How many universities does Aachen have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Aachen with 292 study programmes between them, 37 taught in English.

Is Aachen affordable for students?

Aachen scores 8/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Germany spend roughly €925 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Germany.

Universities in Aachen

Aachen has 2 universities in our index, offering 292 study programmes — 37 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability8/10

Safety8/10

Student vibe8/10

English-friendly6/10

Weather4/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Aachen offers a vibrant student life and excellent transport, but be prepared for frequent rain and consider learning some German for daily interactions.