FAQ
Questions about General Regulations
When and how can I apply for the degree programme?
You can apply via the online Application Portal. The portal will be opened 4 weeks before the application deadline for international applicants (see Applicatioan and Admission).
Are there any tuition fees? If so, how much?
We do not have tuition fees. Students only have to pay a so-called social contribution per semester, which includes insurance and public transport fees. You can find more information about this on the Semester Fee page.
When will I be notified of the result of my application?
Admission results are announced approximately four weeks after the application deadline for international students (around 31 December or 30 June). The results for European applicants are announced approximately four weeks after the later deadline (around 15 February or 15 August).
Questions about Language Skills
What is the institution code for IELTS/GRE?
We no longer have an ETS code. Please upload your GRE certificate to your online application and present your language certificates at registration.
When do I have to submit the language certificates?
The language certificates are not strictly required for the application. However, in order to be admitted to the degree programme, you must submit them on the day of your registration.
Please note that failure to submit the certificates by the registration deadline will not affect your application as such, but you will forfeit your admission.
Is it possible to take a German language course while studying for a Master's degree and submit the certificate later?
No, that is not possible. Without the language certificates required at the time of registration, your admission will be null and void. There is no possibility to get a conditional admission. We do not offer special language courses in preparation for the B1 examination.
Which language certificates are sufficient?
For English language skills, we accept TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or FCE certificates with the required scores indicated on the Application and Admission page. In addition, we accept the "Admission Exam English" from spraachen.org.
For the German language, we accept the B1 Certificate of the Goethe Institute or the TestDaf Certificate. All other certificates must be checked in advance by our office. A German language certificate A2 is sufficient for registration, but only the institutions mentioned above can be accepted without further proof.
As a native speaker of English, do I have to submit proof of English language skills?
You do not need to submit TOEFL/IELTS/FCE certificates if you are a native speaker or if you can provide an official statement from your previous university that your entire undergraduate studies were taught in English.
Questions about Documents and Recognition
Which documents do I have to submit?
By the application deadline, you must submit the following documents: Curriculum vitae in tabular form, Bachelor's certificate, transcripts, GRE (for applicants from non-Bologna universities), course comparison list, module descriptions.
You do not need to upload a personal statement of motivation or a letter of recommendation.
During registration, you must submit your Bachelor's certificate, your GRE score card, your letter of admission, the language certificates and the additional documents requested in the letter of admission.
Do I need to have my documents certified by the German embassy?
No, you don't. If your original documents are in English or in German, all you need to do is upload a scan of the originals. If your documents are in another language, they must be translated into one of the required languages and be certified by your university or a notary.
Is it possible to apply without a Bachelor's degree (as long as it has almost been completed)?
Yes. it's possible. If you finish your undergraduate studies before starting our Master's degree programmes, you can apply with a provisional degree from your university. It must state that you will complete your studies and should include a provisional numerical overall grade. In this case, we can only consider the courses indicated on the transcripts you provided for the course comparison list.
How to submit the documents for the application?
Please upload all required documents to your online application. Do not send any documents by post or via ETS.
What are "module descriptions"?
Please upload the description for all modules you named in the course comparison list as a single document to the online application. Please do not upload your entire syllabus. If you upload the entire syllabus, the application will become null and void.
Do I need the GRE?
The GRE must be provided if you have completed your undergraduate studies at a higher education institution that is not a member of the Bologna Process. A list of Bologna Process conforming institutions can be found on the EHEA page. Please note that the GRE score is stated in percentile and, still, in percentage.
FAQ about Everyday Life at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering (FB 6)
What might my timetable look like?
Essentially, the timetable is created on the basis of the selected modules/module dates and can differ greatly depending on the specialisation. Within the modules, there are usually lectures, exercises and practical trainings; for an example of how these are allocated in terms of time, you can take a look at the current timetables (in the Student Section).
What Tools & Services does FH Aachen provide for me?
FH Aachen offers a wide range of services, software and tools for day-to-day study. Yes, even free WLAN/WiFi :)
Here's an overview of the services:
Information on the University Library
Where do I get support in case of difficulties?
The first point of contact for all questions about studying is the faculty student council (Fachschaftsrat), the local student representative body. The students there are always open to all questions, from exercise results to personal problems. For specific questions, however, there is also always a contact person at the various contact points within the faculty.
What offers are there for me outside of my studies?
Here are a few offers from FH Aachen (by no means complete):
Information on University Sports
Information on Activities Abroad
Information on the Language Centre