Aachen
Aachen · North Rhine-Westphalia
← Back to all citiesAffordable engineering student town
A compact, affordable student city on the border with Belgium and the Netherlands, dominated by RWTH Aachen. A top destination for engineering students who want low living costs and a strong technical reputation.
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~€900
Monthly budget
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~€400
Average rent
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Often included
Transport pass
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250,000
Population
Why students love it
- ✓One of the most affordable big-university cities
- ✓Top-tier engineering at RWTH Aachen
- ✓Border location — easy trips to NL and Belgium
- ✓Large, active international student community
Universities here
- 🎓RWTH Aachen
💡 Among the cheapest cities for students.