German Engineering College (GEC)

The German Engineering College is an English-taught preparatory qualification programme for prospective master's students in engineering at RWTH Aachen University. It is designed to bridge academic knowledge gaps before entry into RWTH International Academy master's programmes.

Academic requirements

A minimum of six months of suitable practical experience (full-time work, part-time work, internships, research projects, etc.)

Minimum GPA

Not applicable for non-degree programmes.

English requirements

The official GEC page states applicants need to prove proficiency in English, typically through recognised English language proficiency tests.

Accepted bachelor fields

The official GEC page states the programme is designed for bachelor's students and graduates aiming to pursue a master's programme in Germany. The official RWTH International Academy qualification-program overview states these qualification programmes prepare students for master's degree programmes in engineering and natural science at RWTH.

APS Certificate

No

Tuition fee

Contact university

ECTS credits

30

The official GEC pages state that participants can fulfill RWTH academic admission requirements in advance, replace the GRE General Test for eligible RWTH International Academy master's applications, and receive guaranteed and prioritised admission to participating master's programmes after successful completion.

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  Sustainable Engineering and Future Technologies

  HTWG Konstanz - University of Applied Sciences

  Konstanz · Bachelor of Engineering · English

• 2

  Optical Technologies – Photonics and Laser Technology

  Leibniz University Hannover

  Hannover · Master of Science · English, German

• 3

  Technical Engineering (BEng), full-time

  Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH)

  Amberg · Bachelor of Engineering · English

• 4

  Sustainable Maritime Engineering (SME)

  University of Rostock

  Rostock · Master of Science · English

• 5

  Double Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering

  Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design

  Rostock · Bachelor of Engineering · English