Aachen RWTH International Academy

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RWTH Aachen University

A German University of Excellence, the RWTH Aachen University, consisting of over 260 institutes, is one of the leading science and research organizations in Europe. The university's practical approach to education and research is reflected not only in its cooperation with various companies but also in the makeup of its faculty as 60-80 per cent of the professors have industry backgrounds. Both national and international rankings place RWTH Aachen University in the top ranks. Therefore, it is no surprise that every fifth board member of German corporations is from RWTH Aachen.

RWTH International Academy

As the official further education academy of RWTH Aachen University, the RWTH International Academy is backed by the diverse knowledge of the various institutes and research organizations of the university. Through this close cooperation, practical further education programmes are professionally conceived, organized and offered. The institutes of RWTH Aachen University are responsible for the technical content of the programmes.

Almost all fields of study at the university offer their know-how to companies through programmes and in-house seminars. In this way, life-long learning in virtually every field is possible, be it in the natural sciences, engineering, business studies, medicine, and civil engineering and architecture. Furthermore, through constant quality management activities, including quality surveys with the participants in the programmes, it can be guaranteed that all programs are kept up-to-date, practical and useful according to the demands of their respective fields.

Web content available in:

• German
• English

Industry sectors

• Water supply industry
• Wastewater treatment
• Renewable energy
• Regional development and urbanisation
• Real estate
• Preservation/protection of historical monuments
• Pneumatics
• Nanotechnology
• Metal-working industry
• Metal engineering
• Medicine
• Mechanical engineering
• Marketing
• Management
• Logistics
• Leadership
• Laser technology
• Internet
• Intercultural communication
• Human resources management
• Health care
• Environmental management
• Environmental engineering
• Energy supply industry
• Electrical engineering/electronics
• Education/schooling
• E-business, e-commerce
• Dental technology
• Corrosion protection
• Construction
• Company organisation
• Commercial knowledge
• Change management
• CAM/CIM
• CAD/CAE Computer-aided design/Computer-aided engineering
• Business process improvement
• Business management
• Automotive
• Automation technology
• Architecture
• Administration

Types of training offered

• Vocational school courses
• Student support
• Seminars on setting up a business
• Modular further training offers
• Moderation, organisation and VIP-Services for companys or scientific congresses
• In-house courses
• Face-to-face tutorials in Germany
• Face-to-face tutorials in foreign countries
• Face-to-face tutorials (general)
• Executive courses
• Entrepreneurship
• Cross-cultural training
• Cross-cultural management
• Conference centre
• Company trainings
• Company courses
• Certification, training management
• Blended learning (in preparation)
• Advice/consulting services

Internationally known quality management system

DIN EN ISO 9001

DIN EN ISO 29990

AZAV