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1 University in North Rhine-Westphalia

RWTH Aachen University tops our list of 1 universities in North Rhine-Westphalia at #105 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Across the whole list there are 5 courses to choose from.

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QS World #105 #10 in Germany Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

RWTH Aachen University

Public University · 5 courses

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EUR 450 – EUR 650/yrTuition (indicative)
1870Founded
47,000Students
12,000International
Admissions open
#105 QS World University Rankings 2026
#10 in Germany
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — RWTH Aachen University at #105 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. RWTH Aachen University has the largest research record in this group, with 18,655,922 citations and an h-index of 902.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 1 public to 0 private institutions. By location, North Rhine-Westphalia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is RWTH Aachen University, founded in 1870. RWTH Aachen University is the largest, with 47,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 3 master's, 1 bachelor's and 1 professional. The most common subjects are Education (2) and Dentistry (1). The usual length is within four semesters. 100% are full-time. RWTH Aachen University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in North Rhine-Westphalia?

RWTH Aachen University (QS World #105) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in North Rhine-Westphalia are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Most listed courses run within four semesters.

Which university has the most courses in North Rhine-Westphalia?

RWTH Aachen University, with 5.

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