With the following link you can find a list of courses at Northwestern Polythechnical University.

Please note that we do not give any guarantee on the information found on the universities‘ websites.

Participation in the exchange program with Northwestern Polythechnical University exempts you from paying any tuition fees for the partner university. Moreover you can apply for a scholarship (e.g. PROMOS scholarship).

• in at least the third core semester of Bachelor's studies when applying
• good academic performance
• at the least good Englisch skills

Proof of English skills:

• Abitur certificate: at least 6 years
• Language test from the RWTH Aachen Language Center – at least B2 in all components
• IELTS – at least a 6, Cambridge Certificate, TOEFL – minimum grade 80

Your motivational letter and your study plan (min. 30 CP) should be entered in the respective fields on the online application platform. 

In addition, please upload the following documents in PDF format:

• CV in German
• Transcript of grades in English (in RWTHonline or issued by the Central Examination Office)
• Proof of language skills:
  • English: at least B2 level
  • Rudimentary Chinese skills are recommended but are not absolutely necessary

The core of your application is the statement of motivation. In the statement, you need to explain how the semester abroad integrates into your curriculum. Why do you want to attend Northwestern Polytechnical University? Which courses do you want to take there? Make it evident that you have thought about the integration of academics completed externally in your curriculum here.

You are welcome to supplement your statement with your enthusiasm for the country, language, university town, etc. You can also mention individual motivation outside of studies (e.g. interest in a sports group or student club on the host university campus). We award volunteer work with an additional point.

You apply by

• January 31 to begin studies in the fall – option of one or two semesters – or to begin in the spring of the next year – one semester.
• April 15 to begin studies in the spring of the next year – one semester–, allocation of remaining placements

The semester dates at NPU differ from those in Aachen. Please pay attention when planning your exams, especially for the semester before you begin your stay. Our Mentoring Team is happy to help you organize your studies:

• Winter semester: September to January
• Summer semester: End of February to June

You upload your application documents to the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering's online applicant platform . Incomplete documents cannot be considered.

After your application is renewed the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering notifies you of your nomination in writing by the end of March; we then forward your application materials to NPU. After you are nominated you must contact the partner university, who makes the final decision.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering's Study Abroad Counselling is happy to help you with questions about the formalities and will inform you of how to proceed if you are nominated.