The RWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship 2027 is a tuition-support scholarship offered by RWTH International Academy for outstanding female engineering graduates seeking to pursue selected English-taught master’s degree programmes at RWTH Aachen University in Germany.
The scholarship provides a 25% reduction in tuition fees for eligible master’s programmes and aims to encourage talented women to advance their careers in engineering and technology fields.
In this article, you will find details about the scholarship benefits, eligibility requirements, eligible courses, and the application process.
RWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Host Institution: RWTH International Academy (RWTH Aachen University)
- Study Level: Master’s Degree
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- Duration: Up to 24 Months
- Eligible Applicants: Female Engineering Graduates
- Scholarship Value: 25% Tuition Fee Reduction
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2027
About the RWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship
The RWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship is designed to support highly qualified female students pursuing advanced engineering education at one of Germany’s leading technical universities.
The award is available for selected English-taught master’s programmes offered through RWTH International Academy. Applicants must meet both the admission requirements of their chosen programme and the scholarship’s academic criteria.
To be considered, candidates must submit a scholarship motivation letter alongside their master’s programme application through the official RWTH application portal.
RWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- A 25% reduction in tuition fees
- Financial support throughout the duration of the programme
- Access to world-class engineering education at RWTH Aachen University
- Opportunity to study in Germany’s leading engineering and technology environment
- International networking and career development opportunities
Scholarship Duration
The scholarship may cover the duration of the master’s programme for up to:
- 24 Months
RWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a female graduate with an engineering-related academic background
- Meet the admission requirements of an eligible master’s programme
- Achieve a German-equivalent academic grade of 2.0 or better
- Satisfy the English language requirements of the selected programme
- Submit all required application documents before the deadline
Age Requirement
- No minimum or maximum age requirement has been specified.
English Language Requirement
- IELTS or equivalent language requirements depend on the chosen master’s programme.
Eligible Master’s Programmes
The scholarship is available for the following programmes:
- MSc Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering
- MSc Management and Engineering in Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering
- MSc Management and Engineering in Production Systems
- MSc Robotic Systems Engineering
- MSc Smart Production Engineering
- MSc Textile Engineering
- MSc Resilient Civil Engineering
- MSc Battery Systems Engineering
All programmes are taught in English and generally have a duration of two years.
Applicants should carefully review the specific academic requirements of their selected programme, as some courses may require prior coursework in mathematics, mechanics, production engineering, computer science, or related technical fields.
How to Apply for the RWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Select one of the eligible master’s programmes.
- Carefully review the admission requirements and subject-specific prerequisites.
- Verify that your academic performance meets the German grade equivalent of 2.0 or better.
- Create an application through the official RWTH Aachen University application portal.
- Upload all required admission documents.
- Submit a scholarship motivation letter of up to 500 words.
- Review your application carefully before submission.
- Submit the complete application before the deadline.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
📋 Required Documents
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Scholarship motivation letter (maximum 500 words)
- English language proficiency evidence (where required)
- Updated CV or résumé
- Master's programme application documents
- Any additional programme-specific documents