International Students
The preparation for studying in a foreign country can get complicated sometimes. Which steps have to be done in which order and until when? To help international applicants for a university placement with this process, we created a checklist from application to lecture start.
Checklist for applicants
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Application for a university placement
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Accept placement via RWTHonline
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Apply for a scholarship
► A full scholarship, e. g. by DAAD, may replace a "Sperrkonto" for the visa application! -
For Non-EU students: Apply for a student visa / entry visa through the responsible German embassy
► Please note that the visa application procedure can take three months or more! -
Housing in Aachen
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Take out a recognized health insurance
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Enrollment via RWTHonline / International Office
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Register at the registration office of the residence and apply for a residence permit at the immigration office
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Welcome week and start of lectures