The Advanced Research Opportunities Program (AROP) at RWTH Aachen University offers scholarships and travel grants to support the research stays of doctoral candidates and postdocs from strategically relevant international universities or research institutions. The program aims to develop and strengthen bilateral relations with international partner institutions, fostering joint research projects, publications, and capacity-building initiatives.
The scholarship programme is established to encourage talented candidates who will enroll in the doctoral degree coursework at the university.RWTH Aachen University stands as one of Germany’s premier institutions for science and engineering education and research. Founded in 1870, it has since evolved into a globally renowned university, renowned for its cutting-edge research, innovative teaching methods, and strong industry ties. Located in the vibrant city of Aachen, at the crossroads of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, RWTH offers a dynamic and multicultural environment for its students and researchers.
Founded in 1870, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Aachen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 149 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.