RWTH Aachen University Reviews and Ratings

• There are a lot of options to find the accommodation. I find it with the help of an app named WG. University also provides student dorm facilities; students need to apply through a website to get them. I am paying around 400 euros per month for my 2-shared apartment of 62 m². It includes the rent, electricity, gas, water, wifi, radio tax and heating cost. There are a lot of scams ongoing while searching for accommodation here; that was my challenge while finding one.
• The best thing is my accommodation is near to the university's main building; I can access it within a 7-minute walk. There is a bus stop near to my apartment within 200m and a railway station within a 10-minute walk, as well as 3 supermarkets and other shops.

• College can help you in searching for this; there are a lot of platforms.
• Monthly rent varies from city to city from 300 euro to 800 euro (it includes all facilities).
• if you are in Aachen, it will cost you max 350 , but at the same time in Munich, it will cost 800 euro. There are a lot of scams going on in the name of renting, so beware of that. My accommodation is 4 km from the university; many students live there.

• I found my accommodation using the local room-finding app called WG gesucht. There are accommodations provided in different student complexes, but the application process is not handled by University and there is a waiting list so there is no guarantee of assured rooms.
• One needs to privately look for apartments in shared spaces as well. I got a studio apartment for myself costing about 350 euros, with electricity separate. The campus is spread out with great transport connectivity, and also the town is very small so everything is 30 minutes away at max.

• We used an online college portal to get the university dorms (subsidized rates). Other than that, we could also find private accommodation mainly on Facebook groups or through student network. The monthly rent typically is around 300-450 euros per month, which generally includes room, kitchen, bathroom, balcony, furniture (in some cases)
• There were challenges related to language while finding the accommodation. If the flat mates are German, they would prefer someone who can speak German (which is fair). It is always preferred to start looking for accommodation at least one-two month before moving to Germany. Also, since the college does not have any campus, the institute buildings are spread around the city, there is no specific location which you should look for. However, still it's better to be at the center of the city and hence students can look for accommodation near Ponttor, Elisenbrunnen, Mensa academica, Halifaxstrasse, etc.

• You can use the university website to apply for student dorms, WG-Gesucht, and other relevant apps. Challenges would be that the process is highly time-consuming and fake ads. Make sure you pay the amount in person after coming here if you don't find the opportunity to be reliable.
• One suggestion would be to make friends in Aachen through LinkedIn who will be your senior so that he can assist you, guide you, recommend you, and possibly check the accommodation options if it's genuine.

• I choose Off-Campus accommodation, since the price of On- Campus is high and the resources are limited. Initially through AISA housing group for Indians, later used WG Gesucht application to find accommodation. 
• My monthly rent will be 480 EUR with all amenities such as washmachine, dryer, electricity, gas, heater, wifi. 
• My suggestion would be to apply for Studentenwerk dorms at the beginning of the year. The prices would be cheaper compared to normal apartments.
• My accommodation is 3 kms from the university and easy accessibility of public transport, most Indians stay in City Center areas.
   

• I live in an off-campus apartment, which I found from the most famous and common place to look for housing options in Germany, which is Wg-Gesucht.
• My monthly rent is around 450, which is on the higher side considering Aachen.
• One can find much cheaper accommodation in Aachen; however, finding accommodation in Aachen isn't straightforward.
• It's a really difficult process to find a good place to live in Aachen; as it is a student city, there's a constant demand for apartments.
• I personally luckily did not face a lot of challenges in finding an accommodation and would just recommend starting looking early on and looking for new ads daily.
• Since the university is spread across the entire city and is not at just one location, if you're at a fair distance from the centre, you're good to go.
• And there is no such thing as "a place where Indian students stay.".

• I have an off campus accommodation which I found it through online website which is the usual practice in Germany.
• The monthly rent for my current accommodation is 450 euros which include the rent, electricity, heating cost and the cost of Wifi.
• Finding an accommodation is really tough and the main challenge is to find the one that fits your budget and needs, you also need to get it verified and ensure it is not an internet scam. Advice for future students is to start finding accommodation 3-4 months early and you might have to pay extra rent for an extra month and do that as it will be worth it. 
• My accommodation is 20-25 mins away from the university but the busses run at the interval of 10-12 minutes so it is not an issue.

• I found my accommodation through the online website called wg-gesucht. New ads are posted there everyday but the competition is very high. One needs to sell themselves very well to be considered for the application.
• 420 EUR rent, including wifi, electricity, heating and water charges.
• Finding an accommodation in the area close to the required amenities like bus stop, market etc was a challenge.
• My recommendation would be to start early, at least 3 months before the start of your course and include your hobbies and interests in the initial message.
• My accommodation is currently 10 mins by walk from the campus.
   

Masters at RWTH was a dream come true for me. More than any technical or educational learning, I gained life lessons. Educationally, the most beneficial part was my master thesis. I enjoyed working hands-on at the laboratories. Germany is a suitable destination for higher studies, if you want value for your money and you don't wish to drown in student debt. Make every day count- you will have to grab opportunities, they will not come to you easily. Be aware of the job market beforehand and seek help when required. Master the german language if you want to settle down after your masters.