There are several scholarship opportuntities available for our international students. On this page you can find all important scholarship information for Short Courses or Master applicants, enrolled students or alumni!
Scholarships | RWTH International Academy
In this section you find several scholarship opportunities that might help you finance your studies. There are several scholarship opportuntities available for international students. We highly recommend students to start searching for an appropriate scholarship as soon as possible. Please find some institutions that offer scholarships or search engines for scholarships listed below.
Scholarships for Short Courses
We believe that high-quality education and making intercultural experiences should be available to everybody, regardless of their financial situation. So we are glad to announce that we award scholarships for selected on-campus Summer & Winter Schools every year. Our different scholarships with reduced program fees increase the chance for students to attend our Short Courses, independent of their background.
We are awarding scholarships to particularly qualified applicants on a rolling basis. As scholarship places are limited, your chances increase the earlier you apply.
Country Scholarship 2025
We love the country mix! As RWTH International Academy, we stand for diversity and intercultural exchange. Therefore, we want to give students from as many different cultural backgrounds as possible the chance to get a taste of studying at RWTH Aachen University. For the 2025 Summer Schools, we are again issuing Country Scholarships applicable for all open Summer Schools taking place on campus.
Scholarship holders receive 50% off the program fee.
What we expect from our scholarship holders
How to become a scholarship holder
Eligible Countries
Luckily, I got the scholarship to have an experience studying at RWTH Aachen University through this summer school. I chose Robotics, Communication Networks, and Innovation. My experience during the program at Aachen was incredible. Everything was so well planned and coordinated including the hostel, the transportation, and even the food. They provided me all that I need during my stay at Europe. I would recommend to all of my friends to join the program and feel about studying abroad in Germany, especially at RWTH Aachen University.
Marcellinus Abellard Arioseto, Indonesia | Scholarship Holder 2022
Scholarships for Master Applicants
Are you planning to study a post-graduate degree and applying for one of your Master’s degree programs? Check out our exclusive scholarship portfolio to support different student groups with financing their studies!
Women in Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship was created to enable for more qualified female engineering students to pursue a Master’s degree program at RWTH International Academy. Furthermore, it is intended to create gender equality among the international students of English-taught Master’s degree programs in engineering.
High Potential Student Grant
This scholarship was created to enable highly qualified students to complete their Master’s degree program at RWTH Aachen, offered by RWTH International Academy. This scholarship can grant admitted students a reduction of up to 25% of the tuition fees charged by RWTH International Academy.
Global Talent Scholarship
This scholarship was established to enable promising students from around the world to pursue a Master's degree offered by RWTH International Academy, thus making further education more accessible. It supports bachelor graduates from the following countries: Egypt / Indonesia / Iran / Nigeria / Turkey. The GTS scholarship covers up to 35% of the program tuition fees after successful admission.
You can apply for these scholarships through our official application portal RWTHonline as part of your regular master’s application. The application deadline for these scholarships corresponds with the regular deadline for master’s application, March 1st for Non-EU applicants and July 15th for EU applicants.
Qualification Programs: Outstanding Performance Award
This scholarship honors talented students who have successfully completed our German Engineering College (GEC) in engineering. Their remarkable performance during the GEC will be rewarded with a reduction of up to 50% of the tuition fees charged by RWTH International Academy.
The program manager will select suitable participants of one of the mentioned qualification programs, who can then submit an internal application towards the end of the program.
Scholarships for our Medical Programs
Scholarship for Employees of RWTH Aachen University or RWTH University Clinic
This scholarship supports employees of RWTH Aachen University or of the University Clinic of RWTH Aachen University. It grants admitted students a reduction of 100% of the tuition fees charged by RWTH International Academy.
Please submit a proof of membership and a meaningful letter of motivation. First, you need to apply for your chosen master program via RWTHonline. Afterwards, you can apply via our website of M.Sc. Applied Health Informatics & Digital Medicine or M.Sc. Periodontology.
Scholarship of the RWTH International Academy
This scholarship was created to support applicants with promising prior experience in a relevant field to take part in our “M.Sc. Applied Health Informatics & Digital Medicine” or "M.Sc. Periodontology". The achievements in the first degree as well as type and content of relevant professional experience are decisive. This scholarship grants admitted students a reduction of 50% of the tuition fees charged by RWTH International Academy.
Please submit a proof of experience and a meaningful letter of motivation. First, you need to apply for your chosen master program via RWTHonline. Afterwards, you can apply via our website of M.Sc. Applied Health Informatics & Digital Medicine or M.Sc. Periodontology.
Louisa Goldstein
Study Course Manager
Antonia Mork
Study Course Manager
Scholarships for Enrolled Students
In this section we present you our Scholarships for our enrolled students at RWTH International Academy.
Best of Class Award
The ‘Best of Class Award’ was established to honor talented students with outstanding achievements, who are enrolled at RWTH Aachen University in one of the engineering Master’s degree programs organized by RWTH International Academy.
German Language Merit Scholarship
RWTH International Academy actively supports students’ efforts towards learning German and rewards good performances accordingly. With this goal in mind, we have set up a German Language Merit Scholarship attainable for a substantial number of students.
Social Responsibility Award
The Social Responsibility Award was established to honor deserving RWTH International Academy students who demonstrate their awareness and responsibility for our society and environment by regularly contributing to communal or creative commitments.
Other Scholarships
There are several scholarship opportuntities available for international students. We highly recommend students to start searching for an appropriate scholarship as soon as possible. Please find some institutions that offer scholarships listed below.
Scholarship Databases
- DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers a scholarship database with a broad variety of scholarship programs for international students on its website.
- RWTH Aachen University also offers a Scholarship Database.
- KfW Student Loan: Germans, EU-residents, Bildungsinländer, and applicants with a German spouse can receive a student loan, if they fulfil certain requirements.
- BAFÖG: German students can receive BAFÖG, if they fulfil certain requirements.