Facts and Figures

© Stefan Hense

How many students has RWTH had over so many years? How many employees at the university make sure that everything goes smoothly from enrollment to research proposals? Here, on this page, the university has put together the key facts and figures, current statistics, trends, and developments for you. 

RWTH Aachen University publishes several statistical documents to show key information about the University in a transparent and engaging way to both interested community members and people outside RWTH. The reference publications described below provide the basis for the University’s differentiated management accounting and control tools, which are essential building blocks of modern university management.

The information compiled in the reports is intended to support the Rectorate, the faculties, and the University committees in their decision-making processes. Information from the Table of Figures and other reference publications is increasingly needed for external university matters, such as the accreditation of degree programs or the compilation of rankings, for instance. The reference publications thus make a valuable contribution to quality assurance and excellence enhancement at RWTH Aachen University.

Table of Figures

In the Table of Figures, RWTH Aachen University has compiled key data for the previous academic year and financial year. The publication thus provides a comprehensive overview of the University’s overall situation, including the number of students, new enrollments, graduates, and staff, as well as financial figures.

The key figures and information listed are determined based on the reporting date. Older versions of the Table of Figures are available in the download area of this page.

Slide Sets

A good overview of general RWTH data is provided by the “RWTH Aachen University in Figures” slide set. In this slide presentation, we give details on RWTH’s development throughout the years, its current structure, and meaningful information on teaching and research. You will find key figures on students, new enrollments, graduates, university capacity, staff, and annual budget depicted in various diagrams.

The slide set “The Big Picture in Figures” focuses on the graphic illustration of various key figures. It provides information on students, new enrollments, graduates, doctorates, professors, employees, the annual budget, scholars’ published articles, and various rankings.

Both formats are available in German and English in the download area of this page.

Student Fact Sheet

In the Student Fact Sheet, we have condensed the information on student numbers at RWTH as of December 1 of each year using diagrams and tables.

Members of the University and external affiliates can thus obtain detailed information on the number of students even before the table of figures is published. We have also gathered data about the development of student numbers over time and give you a breakdown by academic disciplines and types of degrees.

New Enrollments Fact Sheet

The New Enrollments Fact Sheet shows the enrollment numbers of students in the first semester of their studies according to subjects at different dates over time.

Later in the document, we also show final enrollment numbers per course of study as of December 1 of a given year.

Ranking Report

University comparisons through rankings have long been established and accepted in the English-speaking world. In Germany, the first university rankings appeared at the end of the 1980s and have since been published by various journals, magazines, and public opinion research institutes in increasing numbers and spending more time and effort. University rankings are also gaining acceptance in Germany, and prospective students increasingly use them to decide where to study.

The Rankingreport, a German-language document, provides an overview of RWTH Aachen University's performance in the university rankings in recent years. It shows the ranking results according to the ranking organization.