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    Biomedical Engineering

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    Aachen, DEMScIn-person2 years
    30
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits

    Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Aachen, DE.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering foundational modules in medicine, engineering, natural sciences, and ethics in the first semester, specialized modules in artificial organs, material sciences, medical imaging techniques, and tissue engineering in the second and third semesters, including a mandatory internship, and a master's thesis in the fourth semester.

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Summer 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min In the quantitative part you need at least 160 points
    Q 160
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL IBT (“internet-based”) – minimum score: 100
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – minimum score: 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €13,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University online or in-person?
    Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University is offered in-person.
    How long does Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University take to complete?
    Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University cohort?
    Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University?
    Post-completion work rights for Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)