RWTH International Academy gGmbH

The RWTH International Academy gGmbH is the official academy for continuing education of RWTH Aachen University. Based on the comprehensive knowledge of the university's institutes and research facilities, the academy designs, organizes and offers practice-oriented Executive Education Programs. The technical expertise of the programs is the responsibility of the institutes of RWTH Aachen.

The offer includes both Master's degree programs and certificate courses aimed at specialists and managers who want to expand their knowledge and skills in various fields. The degree programs and courses cover a broad spectrum, including engineering (e.g. Robotic Systems Engineering), Change Management, heat pump technology and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). A special focus is on linking technical know-how with management skills in order to meet the requirements of the digital transformation.

The RWTH International Academy has made it its mission to create new perspectives and promote careers through its programs. It offers a platform for exchange between students, experienced professionals and renowned research institutions. The academy attaches great importance to close cooperation with companies and institutes to ensure that the content of the programs is always up-to-date and relevant to practice.

The RWTH International Academy is internationally oriented and attracts students and participants from all over the world. In addition to its headquarters in Aachen, the academy is also represented in Monterrey (Mexico), Pune (India) and Changzhou (China). This underlines the commitment to global knowledge transfer and the promotion of international networks.

The academy is committed to promoting innovation and sustainability. For example, the certificate courses in the field of heat pump technology contribute to the energy transition by equipping specialists with the latest knowledge and best practices. Aspects of sustainability and resource conservation are also taken into account in other programs in order to provide participants with a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development.