1. Scholarships for international RWTH students

The International Office at RWTH Aachen University is awarding three scholarships for enrolled international students and PhD students at RWTH Aachen University. The application period begins on October 25, 2025, and ends on November 25, 2025. Please visit the websites for the respective scholarships to find out more about the application process and the required documents.

• NRWege ins Studium – Scholarships for Refugees
• Degree Completion Scholarships for International Students
• Degree Completion Scholarships for International PhDs

2. Intercultural Empowerment Workshop for new international students

Starting your studies in a new country can be both exciting and challenging. This seminar is here to help:

Intercultural Empowerment Workshop for new international students.

In an interactive setting, you’ll explore intercultural communication, reflect on your own and the German learning culture, and discover what to expect from academic life at RWTH Aachen. Together with other international students, you’ll share experiences, build networks, and gain practical strategies for navigating cultural differences. The seminar is offered on three different dates (6 hours each, including breaks).

Please pick one of the following workshop dates:

• 10 November 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
• 11 November 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
• 12 November 2025, 09:00 – 15:00

Registration: Participation is only possible with prior registration!

[Register for the workshop on 10 November 2025]
[Register for the workshop on 11 November 2025]
[Register for the workshop on 12 November 2025]

First come, first served!

3. RWTHspricht "Inner-city mobility"

RWTHspricht invites you to engage in conversation with one another! The event will begin with a keynote speech by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kuhnimhof on the topic of inner-city mobility. Afterwards, you will discuss prepared theses in small groups at different tables. The aim of RWTHspricht is to create an open space for exchange and discussion.

When? Thursday, 30 October at 6 p.m.
Where? C.A.R.L. H08

The event will be held in German. See you there?

Good luck with the new semester! We hope you'll enjoy the rainy, grey days as much as we do ;-)

To cheer you up: The countdown to the Aachen Christmas Market is on.

Dominika Lichteveld, Ilayda Özkan and Baran Peltek from the BeBuddy Team