RWTHonline & RWTH Aachen Mandatory GRE/ECTS Manual

Executive Summary: Why RWTH Aachen is Unique

RWTH Aachen offers 100% FREE tuition (€0) for all international students (located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia).

However, admission standards for Indian B.Tech graduates are among the most rigorous in Europe:

RWTH AACHEN AT A GLANCE

Step-by-Step RWTHonline Operational Walkthrough

1. Step 1: REGISTER RWTHONLINE ACCOUNT
2. Step 2: SELECT MS DEGREE PROGRAM
3. Step 3: ENTER GRE ETS CODE & VERIFY
4. Step 4: UPLOAD MOD CATALOG & SYLLABUS
5. Step 5: TRACK CREDIT ANALYSIS

Step 1: Register Account on online.rwth-aachen.de

• Visit online.rwth-aachen.de and launch the Application Wizard.
• Create your applicant profile and save your registration credentials.

Step 2: Select Your Engineering Stream

Choose your Master's stream:

• M.Sc. Computer Science
• M.Sc. Robotic Systems Engineering
• M.Sc. Automotive Engineering
• M.Sc. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Step 3: Input & Verify GRE Scorecard (ETS Code: 7396 / Direct)

• Input your GRE General test registration number and official sectional scores (GRE GMAT Waiver Directory).
• Verify that your scores meet or exceed:

Step 4: Upload Course Description & Syllabus Catalog

RWTH Aachen requires comprehensive documentation to verify your Indian university's curriculum:

• Official Module Handbook / Syllabus: PDF book stamped by your Indian university describing course content for all 4 years of your B.Tech.
• Uni-Assist VPD PDF: Evaluated grade certificate (Uni Assist Manual).
• APS Certificate: Mandatory for Indian passport holders (APS Certificate Guide).
• IELTS Academic Scorecard: Overall 6.5+ (no section below 6.0: English Language Tests).

RWTH Aachen Curricular Credit Requirements (MS CS)

The RWTH Examination Board (Prüfungsausschuss) conducts a strict subject-by-subject ECTS audit. To gain admission to M.Sc. Computer Science, your Indian B.Tech transcript MUST prove:

### 📋 RWTH MS CS ECTS CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

* 1. Theoretical Computer Science: MINIMUM 18 ECTS

* (Automata Theory, Computability, Formal Languages, Complexity)

* 2. Software Engineering & Programming: MINIMUM 26 ECTS

* (OOP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Architecture)

* 3. Mathematics & Formal Methods: MINIMUM 20 ECTS

* (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Discrete Math, Statistics)

* IF CREDIT DEFICIT > 30 ECTS: AUTOMATIC REJECTION ❌

* IF CREDIT DEFICIT ≤ 30 ECTS: CONDITIONAL ADMISSION (Bridge Courses) ⚠️

4 Rules for Winning Admission at RWTH Aachen

1. Retake GRE Immediately if Quant is Below 75th Percentile: Never attempt to apply to RWTH MS CS with a 70th or 74th percentile GRE Quant score expecting leniency. The portal algorithm auto-rejects non-compliant scores.
2. Highlight Theoretical CS Subjects: In your CV and module catalog, explicitly map subjects like "Formal Languages and Automata Theory (FLAT)" or "Compiler Design" to prove theoretical CS proficiency.
3. No Tuition Fees Advantage: Because RWTH Aachen is in NRW, tuition is 100% FREE (€0)! You only pay ~€320 per semester for administration and free state-wide public transit.
4. Track Application Self-Service: Monitor the "Self-Service" tab in RWTHonline. If the admission office requests additional syllabus clarification, respond within 7 days.

to see how to accept your offer letter and pay semester fees.