It is part of the RWTH Aachen and contains its whole medical faculty.

In addition to wards and common hospital facilities such as laundry and sterilization units, the Uniklinikum Aachen houses educational and research facilities including specialized clinics, theoretical and clinical institutes, lecture halls and training rooms.

The hospital's exterior and design is a prime example of High-tech architecture.

In 1966 the RWTH Aachen school of medicine was founded.

The construction was delayed because of problems with soft ground that could not support the whole building.