GermanyRWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship 2027 supports highly qualified female engineering graduates by reducing tuition fees for selected English-taught master’s programmes; the award provides a 25% tuition-fee reduction. The scholarship is intended for applicants who meet programme admission requirements and the academic threshold required by RWTH International Academy.
The scholarship is offered by RWTH International Academy and linked to specific RWTH Aachen University master’s programmes taught in English. Applicants must apply through the RWTH Aachen University portal and upload a 500-word scholarship motivation letter alongside their master’s application.
RWTH Women Scholarship Benefits
- This is not a fully funded scholarship. It reduces the tuition fees of an eligible RWTH International Academy master’s programme by 25%
- Scholarship value: 25% tuition-fee reduction
- Duration: Up to 24 months
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RWTH Women Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants: Highly qualified female engineering graduates
- Academic requirement: German grade 2.0 or better
- Age limit: No minimum or maximum age announced
- IELTS requirement: Determined by the selected master’s programme
- You must also qualify for admission to one of the scholarship-supported master’s programmes
Eligible Fields
- 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; and
- MSc Battery Systems Engineering.
These programmes are taught in English and normally run for two years. Applicants must check the academic prerequisites of their chosen programme carefully because an engineering degree does not automatically qualify for every option. Some programmes may require particular mathematics, mechanics, production, computing or subject-specific credits.
How to Apply for RWTH Women Scholarship
- Select one of the eight eligible master’s programmes.
- Check its degree, subject-credit, professional-experience and English requirements.
- Convert or compare your grades carefully with the German 2.0 threshold.
- Create your application through the official RWTH Aachen University portal.
- Upload the master’s documents and 500-word scholarship motivation letter together.
- Review every uploaded file before final submission because incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Monday, 1 March 2027. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the RWTH Women Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the RWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship?
The RWTH Women Scholarship 2027 is a tuition-reduction award that provides a 25% reduction of the applicable programme tuition fee for eligible female engineering graduates enrolled in selected English-taught RWTH International Academy master’s programmes. It is not a full scholarship and does not cover living, travel, insurance or visa costs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are highly qualified female engineering graduates who meet the admission requirements for one of the scholarship-supported master’s programmes. Applicants must also meet RWTH’s academic threshold, including a German grade equivalent of 2.0 or better.
Which study levels and programmes are covered?
The scholarship applies to selected English-taught master’s programmes listed by RWTH International Academy, including programmes such as Robotic Systems Engineering, Smart Production Engineering, Textile Engineering and other specified MSc programmes that normally run for two years.
How much funding does the scholarship provide?
The scholarship pays 25% of the applicable programme tuition fee. For example, a programme charging €24,000 would receive a €6,000 reduction. Recipients must still fund the remaining tuition and living costs required for a German student visa.
What academic requirements are needed?
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a sufficiently related technical discipline and achieve a cumulative grade equivalent to 2.0 or better on the German grading scale. Some programmes may require specific subject credits or additional prerequisites.
Is there an age limit or English test requirement?
No minimum or maximum age has been announced for the scholarship. English-language requirements (e.g., IELTS) are determined by the selected master’s programme and must be met as part of programme admission.
What additional documents are required for the scholarship?
In addition to standard master’s application documents, the scholarship requires a 500-word motivation letter that addresses academic preparedness, programme choice, the impact of the tuition reduction, and contributions to increasing women’s participation in engineering.
How do I apply for the RWTH Women in Engineering Scholarship?
Applicants must select an eligible master’s programme, prepare required academic and language documents, create an application via the RWTH Aachen University portal, and upload the master’s application materials along with the 500-word scholarship motivation letter before the deadline.
What are the application deadlines?
The deadline for non-EU applicants to submit the scholarship application is 1 March 2027. The deadline for EU applicants is 15 July 2027. Candidates should verify dates when the 2027 programme portal opens.
Why might an application be rejected?
Applications may be rejected if the applicant selects an ineligible programme, falls below the academic threshold, lacks required subject credits, submits a generic or incomplete motivation letter, misses required documents, or applies for admission and attempts to request the scholarship separately afterward.
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