Program Overview

Textile Engineering M.Sc.

Basic Information

• Degree: Master of Science
• Start of Studies: Winter Semester
• Standard Period of Studies: 4 semesters
• ECTS Credits: 120
• Language: English and German

Admission Requirements

• First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations
  • A prerequisite for starting this course of studies is a first university degree with which the necessary background education can be proven as determined in the examination regulations.
• Proficiency in English and German
  • You must provide documentation of your language skills for all languages of instruction at the time of enrollment.
• GRE certificate or GEC certificate
• Relevant job experience

Admission to First Semester

• Open (No NC)

Admission to Higher Semesters

• Open (No NC)

Language Requirements

• B2 English Language Certificate

Dates and Deadlines

• Application deadline for non-EU applicants: March 1 of each year
• Application deadline for EU applicants: July 15 of each year

Program Description

The M.Sc. in Textile Engineering is a unique interdisciplinary program, providing knowledge in the latest developments in textile technology such as high-performance fibers, medical smart textiles and implants or biomaterials and tailored reinforced fabric structures. Students will become experts in man-made fiber technology and textile fabrics production and master spinning, weaving, knitting/warp knitting and braiding. At the same time, they also gain in-depth knowledge of scientific work, which can be used for the industry or a further academic career.

Degree Content

The M.Sc. Textile Engineering is a full-time study program on campus in Aachen, leading to a M.Sc. degree to be awarded from RWTH Aachen University. The program offers two study tracks to specialize in:

• Coursework Track
• Research Track Students complete all compulsory modules taught in English, as well as several elective modules, which are also taught in German in the first part of the program. Followed by the second part, where students will independently work on a defined research topic, finish their master thesis, and complete an industrial internship.

Prerequisites

A prerequisite for starting this course of studies is a first university degree which proves the necessary background education as determined in the examination regulations. Furthermore, a GRE certificate with the minimum scores of 145 VR, 160 QR, 3 AW as well as practical work experience of at least 6 months are mandatory admission requirements. Graduates of the master’s qualification program German Engineering College (GEC), offered by RWTH International Academy, do not need to submit a GRE certificate with their application.

Career Prospects

After successfully completing the Master’s program in Textile engineering, graduates will be specialized engineers in textile technology who can design and develop new textile materials and manufacture them with new machines and processes and thus be able to work as Product Developer or Project Manager. Graduates are highly qualified experts set to work in the industries such as automotive, aeronautics, construction, healthcare, and energy and environment where innovative and marketable textile structures and fibers are becoming increasingly important.

Examination Regulations

Regulations that apply for all Bachelor and Master courses of study as well as detailed information about the necessary documentation of required language skills can be found in RWTH’s General Examination Regulations. Subject-Specific Examination Regulations regulate academic goals, the course of study layout, and exam procedures. The appendix to the regulations contains a description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.

Faculty

The Master of Science in Textile Engineering is led by one of the largest institutes at RWTH Aachen University, the Institut für Textiltechnik, at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Information

• Additional tuition fees need to be paid.
• The course of study is privately offered by the RWTH International Academy in collaboration with RWTH Aachen.