Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2027
- Starting April 2028
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Architecture
Overview
All faculties at RWTH Aachen University are entitled to award doctoral degrees.
Features
- In order to obtain an Architecture doctoral degree at RWTH Aachen University, candidates have to conduct an independent research project and publish their results in form of a dissertation or doctoral thesis (Doktorarbeit).
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The formal recognition of international university degrees, if you are a graduate of a foreign university (this also applies to German citizens with a foreign Master's degree), and enrollment for doctoral studies take place through the Division of Admission and Social Affairs in the International Office. You must apply for doctoral studies there. Remember that you must present your original documents at the time of enrollment.
- This means you must bring your original documents with you from your home country. Additionally, we recommend that applicants apply from their country if they are not yet in Germany. This ensures that your admission to studies is clear before you incur any financial costs for traveling to Germany. For further information, please refer to the section "Applying for Doctoral Studies."
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): Free
- EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): Free
There are no tuition fees. All students need to pay a student body and social contribution fee.
Living costs
Aachen, Germany: 1,316-1,830 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Architecture.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD — Grant: 1400 EUR — Merit-based — Deadline: Not specified
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Merit-based — Deadline: Not specified
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD — Merit-based — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
- Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship — Grant: 1200 EUR — Merit-based — Deadline: Not specified
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Merit-based — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Merit-based — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Need-based — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation — Grant: 649 EUR — Merit-based — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
