M.Sc. Smart Production Engineering

Our programs require a minimum of 12 months' work experience by the time of enrollment. The proof of work experience must include the following information:

• The employer's address and stamp
• Contact details of your supervisor
• Date of joining and, if applicable, resignation date (duration)
• Weekly hours
• Job title
• Short task description

Your proof of work experience must be signed by a superior or HR!

No standard form or format is required for the letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation can be issued by a university professor/lecturer or by a superior from your employment. It should, however, provide the following information:

• Your relationship to the author
• Your academic/professional history
• Your qualities/achievements/ambitions in your respective field
• Your personal traits and goals
• The author’s signature
• Be written on the institution’s/company’s letter head (if possible)
• Bear the stamp of the issuing institution/company (if possible)

Please answer the following questions in detail:

• What perceptions do you have when thinking of studying in Germany?
• Why do you want to study at RWTH Aachen University?
• Why did you choose the program in question?
• Please mention your past academic or university experiences.
• Where did you receive information about RWTH Aachen University and the program?
• In what way does the program in question contribute to you achieving your career goals?

All of our master's programs require certified proof of English language proficiency. We accept the following (click the links to find an examination center):

• TOEFL internet-based minimum of 90 pts
• Academic IELTS minimum overall band 5.5
• Cambridge Test – Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
• First Certificate in English (FCE), completed with a B
• Current RWTH students - RWTH Aachen Language Center - B2 placement-test
• For German applicants: Ein Zeugnis, das englische Sprachkenntnisse auf dem Niveau B2 des "Gemeinsamen europäischen Referenzrahmens (GeR)" ausweist. Dieser Nachweis wird z.B. durch die Vorlage eines deutschen Abiturzeugnisses erbracht, aus dem ersichtlich ist, dass Englisch bis zum Ende der Qualifikationsphase 1 (Jahrgangsstufe 11 bei G8-Abitur, sonst Jahrgangsstufe 12) durchgängig belegt und mit mindestens ausreichenden Leistungen abgeschlossen wurde.

In general:

• The score reports must not be older than two years by the first time you submit the score reports.
• A copy of the score reports needs to be uploaded to the online application system. In case of admission, the original scores have to be presented for personal enrollment.
• Additionally, you can check out the International Office's language requirements page or download the PDF listing all requirements in the downloads section.

Exemptions from the English Language Certificate
All applicants who have a school leaving qualification or first degree in English that was issued by an institution in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or the US are exempt from the English language certificate requirement. The school leaving qualification or first degree must have been completed in one of the countries listed above.

Please note that having German citizenship or citizenship of an English-speaking country, even those listed above, does not in and of itself exempt you from the respective language certificate requirement. Language tests from other universities will not be accepted either. Please also note that RWTH does not accept MyBest Scores of the TOEFL test. The required minimum TOEFL score must be achieved within one single TOEFL exam.

The semester fee (social contribution fee) must be paid separately and directly to RWTH Aachen University. It is not payable to RWTH International Academy gGmbH. You find the payment instructions for the RWTH semester fee on RWTHonline once you accept your study place there and proceed with pre-enrollment preparations.

Apart from tuition and semester fees, prospective students must consider the monthly cost of living in Germany when budgeting their study expenses. Germany is not particularly expensive compared to other European countries and the cost of living in Aachen ranges below the German average. The following table of expenses shall provide prospective students with an overview of monthly fixed costs. Please note, these are estimates only and individual needs may vary depending on your personal standard of living.

^{*Additionally, one-off costs occur, e.g. for books, study material (Source: DAAD, amended; RWTH, amended).}