The FH Aachen ranks as the first best among the Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany in the fields of Electrical, Mechanical engineering and Informatics.

The FH Aachen was established in 1971 as a result of the amalgamation of several universities of applied sciences and vocational training centres.

[4] The Federal Framework Law for Education in 1976 raised the legal status of all Fachhochschulen to a position equal to that of traditional universities.

Within the context of law, the FH Aachen, like all other FHs, is autonomous, meaning that freedom of teaching, research and academic self-administration are guaranteed rights.

Dual degree programmes have been developed in recent years at the FH Aachen in close cooperation with the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

The students benefit from this cross-border network because it enables them to gain valuable overseas experience in the framework of their studies.

The approximately 300 international students attend the Freshman Program each year in Geilenkirchen, Germany, on the boarding school-type campus.