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M.Sc. Simulation Sciences

RWTH Aachen University Aachen

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About the programme

RWTH Aachen University is a prestigious technical university located in Aachen, Germany. The university offers a course in Simulation Sciences, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of simulation techniques and their applications in various fields. The program covers topics such as mathematical modeling, computer simulation, and data analysis, and equips students with the skills to develop and implement simulation models. With a strong emphasis on practical training and research, students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry partners. Upon completion of the course, graduates are well-prepared for careers in fields such as engineering, computer science, and healthcare, where simulation plays a crucial role in decision-making and problem-solving.

Fields of study

General Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Simulation Sciences at RWTH Aachen University

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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1. TOEFL 90 Internet-based or 577 paper-based,

2. IELTS 5.5,

3. Cambridge Test - Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Academic requirements

Minimum ECTS credits
120

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations

The formal requirement for the Master’s program Simulation Sciences is a Bachelor’s degree in natural science, mathematics, computer science, or engineering.

Previous knowledge:

General

  • Knowledge of a programming language such as C*, C++, Fortran or others
  • Basic knowledge of programming techniques
  • Basic experience with Linux / Unix operating systems

* Specifically:

- basic datatypes; definition and use of data structures (structs)

- operations on pointers and memory addresses

- how to allocate and free dynamic memory (malloc, free)

- declarations and calls of (recursive) functions

- how to pass arguments to functions ("by value" and "by address")

- use of library functions (headers, include, prototypes, ...)

Mathematics

  • Analysis
  • Linear algebra
  • Statistics
  • Numerics

Basic knowledge / courses in several of the following disciplines:

Physics

  • Classical mechanics
  • Electrostatics
  • Magnetism

Chemistry

  • General chemistry

Computer science

  • Algorithms (e.g. recursions, complexity analysis)
  • Software analysis (e.g. object-oriented programming)

Engineering

  • Fluid dynamics
  • Structural mechanics
  • Thermodynamics

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Simulation Sciences

Programme-specific documents

Motivation letter (describing why you want to study Simulation Sciences, what you expect to get from this program and your experience with simulation so far)

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Bachelor certificates (if already available at the time of the application)
  • Transcript(s) of records
  • For applicants from China, Mongolia, and Vietnam only: APS certificate
  • TOEFL or IELTS certificate (Exempt from having to provide evidence for English language skills are all individuals who have completed an educational qualification in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia.)
  • Module Catalog
  • Supplementary form (If your university does not use the ECTS system please simply fill in your credit points (or leave the cells blank) and mention it in your cover letter (or in any other designated area for comments. If the numbers of lines on the form are not sufficient please group similar courses together and fill in the sum of the credit points.)

Optional

  • Two recommendation letters (Please note that the letters have to be uploaded electronically within the application process.)
  • GRE score

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Application fee

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Address

Schinkelstr. 2

52062 Aachen

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

260 EUR

per semester

Application fee

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per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,424 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Semester contribution : Approx. 260 EUR

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 10 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.02

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Based on 10 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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