How to Apply for an M.Sc. Degree at RWTH Aachen University · How to Apply for an M.Sc. Degree at RWTH Aachen University Using RWTHonline Alice-Cathérine Mackenstein | Team Leader

How to Apply for an M.Sc. Degree at RWTH Aachen University

Using RWTHonline

Alice-Cathérine Mackenstein | Team Leader & Study Course CoordinatorEngineering and Natural Sciences - Master Office

How to Apply – Using RWTHonline | Alice-Cathérine Mackenstein – Team Leader & Study Course Coordinator

Engineering and Natural Sciences – Master Office | RWTH International Academy

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Agenda

1. M.Sc. Programs by RWTH International Academy

2. What Will You Need?

3. How to Apply?

• Documents for Application

• Documents for Enrollment

• Academic Application Requirements

• Step-by-Step with RWTHonline

4. Q&A



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Master of ScienceMechanical Engineering Degrees

Master of ScienceManagement and Engineering Degrees

Joint programs in cooperation with Maastricht School of Management

Computer Aided Engineering

Production Systems Engineering

Textile Engineering

Robotic Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

English Language Programs

What International Master‘s Degree Programs are covered by this webinar?



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Master‘s Degree Programs in Mechanical Engineering

M.Sc. Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering (CAME)

M.Sc. Production Systems Engineering (PSE)

M.Sc. Textile Engineering (English & German) * (Textile)

M.Sc. Robotic Systems Enginering (RoboSys)

Key Facts• Master of Science awarded by RWTH Aachen University• Accreditation by ASIIN e.V.• English-taught program• 90 or 120 CP | 1,5 or 2 year duration• * A1 German required upon admission• Fees: EUR 4.500 per semester• Start: Every year in October | Application Deadline: 1 March

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https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/came

https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/pse

https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/textile-engineering

https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/robosys



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Master‘s Degree Programs in Management and Engineering

M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering (MME-CAME)

M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Electrical Power Systems (MME-EPS)

M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Production Systems (MME-PS)

M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Water (MME-Water)

M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Structural Engineering and Risk Management of Industrial Facilities (MME-CONSTRUCT)

Key Facts• Joint Program by two universities: RWTH Aachen University (GER) and

Maastricht School of Management (NL), Master of Science awarded by RWTH• Accreditation by ASIIN e.V.• English-taught program• 120 CP | 2 year duration• Fees: EUR 5.500 per semester• Start: Every year in October | Application Deadline: 1 March

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https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/mme-came/enrolled-students

https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/mme-eps

https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/mme-ps

https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/mme-water

https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/mme-construct



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Agenda



3. How to Apply?





4. Q&A



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Application Deadlines

Please observe your respective Application Deadline. No Applications can be considered past these dates:

Non-EU Studentsand

Non-EEA Students

EU-Studentsand

Bildungsinländer

4 December 2017-

1 March 2018

2 March 2018-

15 July 2018

www.applyatRWTH.de



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Two Sets of Documents are required depending on your application/admission status:

For Application (digital copies – PDF!) For Enrollment (original hard copies)

Motivation Letter Motivation Letter

CV CV

Transcript of Records Transcript of Records

(Provisional) University Degree Certificate(preferably here, by enrolment at the latest)

University Degree Certificate

Proof of English Proficiency(preferably here, by enrolment at the latest)

Proof of English Proficiency

2 Letters of Recommendation(combined in one file)

2 Letters of Recommendation

Proof of Practical Work Experience (≥ 6 Months) Proof of Practical Work Experience (≥ 12 Months)

Supplementary SheetGRE (Verbal 145 | Quantitative 160 | An. Writing 3)(Not for MME-Water and MME-Construct)

International Academy Scholarship Applications(„Women in Engineering“, „Fellowship for Turkish Engineers“)

APS Certificate (for Students from Chinese University)



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Documents for Application

Why do I need Practical Work Experience? The RWTH International Academy’s Master’s degree programs are executive education programs. Work experience is

an integral part of our students' profile. We generally expect 12 months of experience before enrollment in September.

Who can write a Letter of Recommendation for me? Your Letter of Recommendation can be from an academic or professional source, i.e. a professor/lecturer at university

or a superior at work.

Is there a standard form for the Letter or Recommendation / Motivation Letter? There is none. However, please read our tips in the “Application Information” section on our website.



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Documents for Enrollment

The final deadline for the following documents is the day of enrollment!

University Degree Certificate Proof of English Language Proficiency GRE (not for MME-Water and MME-Construct)

However, we recommend to submit these documents as soon as possible. Ideally, you have them at hand during the application process already.

Additionally, you must bring all the application documents in hard copy to enrollment!



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Academic Application Requirements

What are the general Academic Application Requirements that you must meet?

Bachelor of Science or similar (B.Sc./B.Eng./B.Tech.) related to your desired study program awarded by an internationally recognized university-level institution

Very good performance in your undergraduate studies

Specific subject requirements are defined individually by each program and define the admission requirements (please visit the “Application Information” section on our website.

Visit our FAQ section here.

https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-formats/msc-degree-programmes/general-information/faq



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Agenda



3. How to Apply?





4. Q&A



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Create an Applicant Account

Go to www.applyatRWTH.de andregister as an applicant:

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You will receive a confirmationemail following your registration:

http://www.applyatrwth.de/



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Log in and enter a New Application

Get started using your login and password3

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Enter a new application

Select „NO“

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Start of Course



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Select your degree program & fill in your information

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Be sure to select „Further Training Studies“Complete your educational background



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Fill in and Upload the Supplementary Sheet

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Download the interactive PDF (provided in this section) andopen it using the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (please download the latest Adobe Reader version!)

New pages unlock only once youfill in the final field of each page(4-5 pages total).

Save the completed sheet as an interactive PDF and upload it in the provided field.

https://get.adobe.com/reader/



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Double check & Submit your Application

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Check the box and click „SEND“

The application process is entirely paperless, so please refrainfrom sending any documents by post!

Check your Application Status with the Self-Service View

Receiving feedback through the Application System from the Admissions Office



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Use your Self-Service View to follow the assessment (1) - Complete Documents

After submission of your application, the systemmarks your application as „received electronically“:

Once your application has been imported by the admission officer, your documents are under perusal:



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Use your Self-Service View to follow the assessment (2) – Incomplete Documents

If your documents are not correct or incomplete, you are informed accordingly and required to take action:



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Use your Self-Service View to follow the assessment (2) – Incomplete Documents

Check the drop-down menu, which documentdoes not suffice the requirements:

You can upload a new document right there until1 March 2018! It may take some time until that newdocument is reassessed. Please be patient!



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Documentation completed

Once all required documents are checkedsuccessfully for completeness, your self-service view will look like this:

Your work is done for the moment!

Consequently, you need to BE PATIENT until you receive furtherfeedback from the admissionsoffice.

We will keep you updated! (e.g. when you enter the nextevaluation phase.)

What now…?



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Final Remark

Spelling mistakes Revision of voluntary data Addition of voluntary data Inclusion of voluntary documents ….

Do it right the first time!

We cannot exchange, update or upload documents for „cosmetic improvements“:

When you click on the „SEND“ button, you have agreed to submit a carefullycomposed and complete application!

Please KEEP CLEAR of these requests.



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Too much Info…? – Watch our „How to Apply“ Video Tutorial again…

Search for the RWTH International Academy channel an YouTube and select the “How to Apply” video:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbGeRFDBDOPsWgme3ODZXUQ



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Agenda



3. How to Apply?





4. Q&A



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Thank you for your Attention… Time for Q&A!

Any questions? Ask away!#

[email protected]

We would be looking forward towelcoming you in Aachen soon!