RWTH Aachen University

• Located in the city of Aachen, a medium-sized city of 250,000 located in Germany near the borders of France, Belgium and the Netherlands
• Has a student population of approximately 30,000
• Ideally suited to students wanting to study business-related fields in German

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Academics

The academic year is divided into winter and summer terms, with each term lasting six months. Students are expected to use the time after lectures end and before the examination period starts for independent studies.

German is the primary language of instruction. This exchange was developed in conjunction with WWU’s College of Business and Economics, the German Language Department and RWTH Aachen’s Faculty of Business and Economics. Students may take courses through other Faculties at RWTH Aachen.

Winter Term: Early Oct. – Late March (Lecture dates: Mid October – Early Feb.)
Summer Term: Early April – End of Sept. (Lecture dates: Mid April – Mid July)

Application deadline for both terms: March 1st. Late applications accepted on a case-by-case basis.
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Accommodations

Both on-campus and off-campus housing options are available. The International Office will assist with organizing accommodations for students upon their arrival.

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Contact Information

• International Programs & Exchanges:

  Dan Lindeman (360) 650-7241 or Dan.Lindeman@wwu.edu

• WWU Faculty Contact:
  • Department of Accounting: George Sanders (360) 650-4811 or George.Sanders@wwu.edu
  • Modern & Classical Languages for German: Professor Petra Fiero (360) 650-4860 or Petra.Fiero@wwu.edu