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:

Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aachen, Germany

Disciplines

Architecture

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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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."

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees. All students need to pay a student body and social contribution fee.

Living costs

Aachen

Germany

813 - 1131 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Architecture.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Aachen

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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