Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:RWTH Aachen University

City:Aachen

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?For example, in one semester, I took two computer science related courses, each per 6 credits (containing both lectures and exercises) and three language courses, each per 4 credits (each taught 4x50min per week).

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?All courses (both computer science and language ones) were handled professionally (well structured and prepared) - I learned a lot in each of the courses.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there is a very well-done Welcome week at the beginning of the semester and there are multiple great student organizations participating in Aachen.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Interpretation services
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:20000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?No unexpected expenses.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Save money on food (eat in mensa, for instance).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?I used Naveo app. The Deutschland Semesterticket (granted by the university) is there loaded automatically - I didn't buy any tickets.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Probably the Aachener Dom (cathedral) and Elisenbrunnen, but it's impossible not to see it, because it's very close to the campus - Aachen is not that big.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Monschau town, Eifel national park.

Share your best experience:Christmas markets at both Monschau.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Train
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?The Deutsche Bahn is often delayed haha.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Rain jacket if you're planning to go in Winter semester haha (in November it's raining literally every day - enjoy!).

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Aachen is a city of students. I found it beautiful here and in nearby cities too.