Aachen University of Applied Sciences Rankings

In the World	#2271 of 14178
In Europe	#741 of 2794
In Germany	#89 of 372
In North Rhine-Westphalia	#17 of 65
In Aachen	#1 of 2

Quick Review

Acceptance rate: 45%
Enrollment: 13,671
Type: Non-profit
Funding: Public-private
partnership
Website: fh-aachen.de
Languages: German;English

Publications & Citations

Publications: 674
Citations: 5,985

Aachen University of Applied Sciences majors

by publication count

Chemistry	111
Engineering	76
Materials science	70
Physics	69
Computer science	51
Mathematics	33
Philosophy	28
Political science	16
Environmental science	16
Medicine	11
Geology	9
Biology	5
Business	4
Art	3
History	1
Economics	1

Topical rankings by citation count

Discipline	World Rank	Citations
Philosophy	2112	9
Engineering	2294	761
Geology	2415	163
Materials science	2746	1,160
Chemistry	2794	1,956
Environmental science	2981	248
Mathematics	3021	466
Computer science	3290	550
History	3298	1
Physics	3710	79
Political science	4525	5
Biology	4854	143
Business	4877	12
Medicine	5557	31

Annual publication & citation counts

Year	Publications	Citations
1990	7	25
1991	7	32
1992	5	29
1993	24	38
1994	2	49
1995	10	51
1996	19	53
1997	10	46
1998	14	53
1999	4	72
2000	7	95
2001	8	99
2002	4	128
2003	12	142
2004	8	130
2005	12	140
2006	6	154
2007	9	129
2008	3	190
2009	21	185
2010	20	225
2011	31	277
2012	23	284
2013	25	343
2014	35	365
2015	66	355
2016	47	377
2017	26	377
2018	37	336
2019	37	358
2020	28	424

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate	45%
Admissions Requirements	Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), Fachhochschulreife (Fachabitur). Basic three-month internship for most courses. Language certificate for international degree courses and artistic qualification for Design
Academic Calendar	September - February; March-July
Enrollment	13,671
Full time employee	750
Student:staff ratio	18:1

Tuition

	Undergraduate	Graduate
Local students	$500	$500
International students	$500	$500

Programs and Degrees

Bachelor's Degree	Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Communication Arts, Construction Engineering, Design, E- Business/Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Design, Information Technology, International Business, Machine Building, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Natural Sciences, Optometry, Physical Engineering, Physical Therapy, Technology, Technology Education, Transport Engineering, Vocational Education, Wood Technology
Master	Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Automation and Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Business, Machine Building, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Service Trades, Taxation, Technology

Bachelor's Degree

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Communication Arts, Construction Engineering, Design, E- Business/Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Design, Information Technology, International Business, Machine Building, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Natural Sciences, Optometry, Physical Engineering, Physical Therapy, Technology, Technology Education, Transport Engineering, Vocational Education, Wood Technology

Master

Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Automation and Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Business, Machine Building, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Service Trades, Taxation, Technology

General info

Alternative names	FH Aachen Fachhochschule Aachen
Founded	1971
Wikipedia	FH Aachen
Accreditation	Ministry of Science and Research North-Rhine Westphalia. Special accreditation agencies for the BEng and MSc courses
Motto	Praktisch gut. Theoretisch auch. Good in practice. And in theory.
Colors	mint, white, black
Affiliations and memberships	European University Association HochschulAllianz für Angewandte Wissenschaften (HAWtech)

Location and Contacts

Address	Bayernallee 11 Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 52066 Germany
City population	247,000
Phone	+49 (241) 6009 50
Fax	+49 (241) 6009 51090