Dr Asma Jabeen
Female engineering graduates interested in English-taught master’s degree in Germany can now prepare for the RWTH International Academy Women in Engineering Scholarship 2027. Non-EU applicants must submit their master’s and scholarship materials by March 1, 2027, while EU applicants have until July 15, 2027.
This is not a fully funded scholarship. It reduces the tuition fees of an eligible RWTH International Academy master’s programme by 25%, but it does not separately cover accommodation, monthly living expenses, airfare, insurance or visa costs.
RWTH- Women in Engineering Scholarship 2027 Details
- Eligible applicants: Highly qualified female engineering graduates
- Study level: Selected English-taught master’s degrees
- Scholarship value: 25% tuition-fee reduction
- Duration: Up to 24 months
- 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
- Non-EU deadline: March 1, 2027
- EU deadline: July 15, 2027.
Who Should Prepare for This RWTH Scholarship?
You should prepare if you are a female applicant with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a sufficiently related technical discipline and have achieved excellent academic results. RWTH requires a cumulative grade equivalent to 2.0 or better on the German grading scale. In Germany, lower numerical grades are stronger, so 1.5 is better than 2.0.
You must also qualify for admission to one of the scholarship-supported master’s programmes. Receiving admission is essential because the scholarship cannot be awarded independently of an eligible RWTH International Academy programme.
Which Master’s Programmes Are Eligible?
- 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
Scholarship Benefits?
The scholarship pays 25% of the applicable programme tuition fee. For example, an eligible programme charging €24,000 would receive a €6,000 reduction, leaving €18,000 to be financed by the student.You must still prepare evidence of sufficient funds for your remaining tuition fees and German student-visa living-cost requirements. Do not present this award as a monthly stipend or complete funding package.
What Should You Prepare Before the Portal Opens?
RWTH International Academy states that its annual master’s application period begins in December. Before then, prepare your bachelor’s certificate, complete transcript, grading-scale information, CV, passport, programme-specific academic evidence and an accepted English-language qualification where required.
How Should You Write the 500-Word Motivation Letter?
Your letter should answer four practical questions: Why are you academically prepared for the programme? Why did you choose this engineering specialization? How will the tuition reduction affect your ability to study? How will you contribute to greater participation and leadership by women in engineering?
Use evidence rather than general claims. Mention a strong engineering project, research assignment, internship, technical achievement or leadership activity. Connect that experience with specific features of the selected RWTH programme and describe the engineering problem you hope to address after graduation.
How TO Submit Application for RWTH Scholarships in 2027?
- 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.
Application Deadline
The last date for non-EU applicants to submit the RWTH International Academy Women in Engineering Scholarship application is March 1, 2027. The deadline for EU applicants is July 15, 2027. Candidates should verify the dates when the 2027 programme portal opens.
