If you still live abroad and plan to come to Germany, please bear in mind the following:
Approval of Your Degree
Your university entrance certificate (A-levels, high school diploma, etc.) must be approved at the University of Applied Sciences Aachen (FH Aachen). To that end, please add a certified translation of your degree to your application documents.
Language Certificate
A DSH2 or equivalent language certificate is necessary. You will find further information in Regulations for the German Language exam for university entrance (DSH) at FH Aachen. To obtain the certificate, you must complete special language courses/exams. Make sure you add the language certificate to your application. Please note that our language of instruction is German. Only a few elective courses are held in English.
Entrance Test
There is an entrance test in German for all applicants. Additionally, if a company is interested in recruiting you, they will invite you for a job interview. For both, you must come to Aachen. If you live far away from Aachen, you can do the test and the interview online. To do so, please contact us for the test and the company for the job interview.
Please note: You must make sure to you receive your language certificate in time. You will not be allowed to take the entrance test without the language certificate. To start in September, a good time to get your language certificate is January/February. But, of course, the earlier, the better.
How to Proceed
We suggest following these steps in order:
- Have your degree translated.
- Obtain your language certificate.
- Submit your application through the internet portal of the RWTH university.
- Sit the entrance test.
- Show your skills in the job interview.
- Start your MATSE apprenticeship.
After the Recruitment
If you are recruited, congratulations! Now, do not waste time looking for a room or an appartement in Aachen. You can start with the information on our web site for cross-regional applicants.
Further information on studying in Aachen can be found as a download on the pages of the International Office of FH Aachen and in the Guidebook for International Students of FH Aachen.