Automotive Engineering M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University

Germany, Aachen

University Rank:#105

Duration18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,329 / Year

Next IntakeOctober 10, 2026

Automotive Engineering M.Sc.

Study Automotive Engineering M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Aachen, Germany. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 1 year 6 months to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for October 10, 2026.

About Automotive Engineering M.Sc.

Within this program, students are taught the technological basics and in-depth knowledge in the conception and the development of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and optionally of motorcycles and off-highway vehicles. This comprises technical vehicle design with regard to market, legislative and manufacturing requirements. Course modules cover all of the vehicles main domains such as chassis, body, drivetrain, safety, driver assistance systems and others. Graduates will be proficient in relevant technological areas like vehicle dynamics, energy efficiency, acoustics, mechatronics, structural fatigue and durability.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

1. An Initial Qualifying University Degree

The most important requirement for applying to Master's studies is an initial qualifying university degree. Individuals who have never completed university studies before cannot begin with Master's studies. Furthermore, most of the Master courses of study at RWTH Aachen are consecutive. This means that the Bachelor degree provides the subject background and preparation for the Master. Thus, it is not possible to have completed a Bachelor in philosophy but then pursue a Master is mechanical engineering.

2. Complete Application On Time

An important prerequisite for a successful application is that all application documents are completed and submitted by the deadline. You can refer to the webpages about the application process to find out what documents you need to apply.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 95

English Program Requirements

Proof of Language Skills

RWTH Aachen currently offers Master courses of study in German and English. You can find overview of langugae proficiency tests that are accepted by RWTH Aachen at our web page about Language Requirements.

Exempt from having to provide evidence for English language skills are all individuals who have completed an educational qualification in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia.

Participation in an English-language academic program in one of the countries listed above does not substitute the language test. Certificates and test results from other tests are not accepted either.

Career

The programs goal is to provide qualification for most demanding positions in the automotive sector. This includes jobs in industrial, research and development and other private or public organizations. Jobs in traffic systems technologies and traffic guidance/organization are also possible.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Abitur certificate or equivalent school leaving certificate
Bachelor's diploma if applying as a Master's student
Proof of academic achievements to date - for RWTH students, an excerpt of the RWTHonline transcript of records is sufficient.
if available, internship and work references as well as proof of other skills or social involvement
Letter of admission for studies at RWTH Aachen University if you are from abroad and are not yet enrolled at RWTH at the time of application.

Automotive Engineering M.Sc.

RWTH Aachen University

Germany, Aachen