First-Year Students

Preparing for Your Studies – Recommended Subject-Specific Resources

Organizational Matters at the Start of Your Studies

First-Year Orientation: Studies, University Life, and Meeting Fellow Students

You should definitely enter the introductory week as a key event in your calendar, because we will give you a systematic introduction to student life in general and vital insights into relevant matters.

International Office helps ease new international students into studying at RWTH with Welcome Week, which is held in English.

First-Year Orientation

Welcome Week for New International Students

How to Study?

How exactly is being a student at university different from school? How can I organize my studies in the best way possible? Find answers to these and other questions on the following pages.

Time to Get to Grips With Student Life

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Practical Hints and Tips

It is that much easier to study if you know exactly where to find the information you need. You will find an overview of useful offers for you on this page.

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Online Services

RWTH offers students the opportunity to access WLAN using the eduroam network almost anywhere an RWTH building is located. Here you will find an overview of all the IT services offerd, such as email, WLAN/VPN, and software.

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Study Spaces

You can meet with your study group or bridge gaps between classes in the various study rooms available for you. Experience shows that working in a concentrated atmosphere and in excellent company is most effective.

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Glossary of Academic Terms

Understanding all the different aspects and terms related to your studies may seem far from easy, especially at the beginning. This glossary explains all the terms you will have to deal with every day, such as credit points, electives, or modules.

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Libraries

In addition to looking up and finding research resources, the University Library offers further possibilities for your studies. You can also use the Textbook Collection and the Medical Library, where you will find multiple versions of subject-specific resources.

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Dining Hall Menus

Here you can find out what is on the Aachen Student Services dining hall menu for today. Additionally, you can quickly look to see what dining hall is closest to your lecture hall.

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Develop Your Competences With Soft Skills

Go Abroad for a Global Perspective

The variety of experiences, intercultural competences, and foreign language skills acquired during a stay abroad are a highly valuable asset in today's professional and academic world.

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Language and Writing Courses

The RWTH Language Center offers a wide range of language courses and certificates, as well as extensive advice on writing optimal texts and assistance writing specific projects.

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Extracurricular & Leisure Activities

Perhaps you have already done some voluntary work at school or you know how enriching it can be to get involved in extracurricular projects and are now keen on joining in the fun. Whatever the case, there are plenty of opportunities at RWTH.

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Internships Are Highly Valuable

It is very useful to pursue an internship during your studies to gain initial professional experience and apply the knowledge acquired in your studies. You can get assistance in finding a suitable internship at the chairs in charge of your own degree program or from RWTH’s Career Center.

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Student Jobs – Not Just for Earning Some Cash

Working as a student is not only kinder on the purse strings. Often, the more crucial benefit is the practical work experience you will gain from this, such as good team working skills and getting to know RWTH better, for example as a student assistant at an institute.

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