Aachen University of Technology, founded in 1870, is located in Aachen, Germany. It focuses on personnel training and academic research in the field of engineering technology and enjoys a high reputation in the field of engineering. It is the top university of technology in Europe. RWTH is a strategic member of the IDEA alliance of Europe's top engineering colleges, 1 1 one of Germany's elite universities, and a member of TU9. Aachen University of Technology is also one of the universities selected for the German elite university program every year.

According to the Times World University of Engineering and Technology ranking 202 1, it ranks 30th in the world and 4th in Europe. In addition, according to QS World University of Engineering and Technology ranking 202 1, it ranks 43rd in the world and 8th in Europe. Among them, subdividing discipline machinery &; Aerospace engineering (18), mining engineering (2 1), electrical and electronic engineering (35), chemical engineering (38), materials science (4 1), statistics and operations research (49), chemistry (54), civil engineering (72)