RWTH Aachen University
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About RWTH Aachen University
According to Wikipedia, RWTH Aachen University , in German Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, is a German public research university located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With more than 47,000 students enrolled in 144 study programs, it is the largest technical university in Germany.
What Is RWTH Aachen University Known For?
RWTH Aachen University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Business
- Biology
- Education
- Medical
- Communications
- Earth Sciences
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Literature
- Economics
- Psychology
- History
- Religious Studies
- Law
- Sociology
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
RWTH Aachen University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much RWTH Aachen University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
RWTH Aachen University ranks #47 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #140 worldwide for influence in Physics.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #190 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #98 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #94 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #411 worldwide for influence in Business.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #317 worldwide for influence in Biology.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #456 worldwide for influence in Education.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #440 worldwide for influence in Medical.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #473 worldwide for influence in Communications.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #153 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #596 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #699 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #738 worldwide for influence in Literature.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #500 worldwide for influence in Economics.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #549 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #603 worldwide for influence in History.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #516 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #700 worldwide for influence in Law.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #960 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #1266 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesRWTH Aachen University ranks #828 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesRWTH Aachen University ranks #1619 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
RWTH Aachen University ranks #2274 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are RWTH Aachen University's Most Influential Alumni?
RWTH Aachen University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics. Here are some of RWTH Aachen University's most famous alumni:
- Peter Debye
- A Dutch-American physicist and physical chemist.
- Thomas C. Südhof
- A German biochemist.
- Karl Ziegler
- A German chemist.
- Hugo Junkers
- A German aviation pioneer .
- Herbert Mataré
- A German physicist .
- Franz Josef Radermacher
- A German economist.
- Rolf Widerøe
- An Accelerator physicist and engineer .
- Gerald Teschl
- An Austrian mathematician.
- Ernst Dickmanns
- A German artificial intelligence researcher.
- Franz Josef Och
- A German Computer Scientist.
- B. J. Habibie
- A 3rd President of the Republic of Indonesia .
- Katrin Suder
- A German undersecretary.
Who Are RWTH Aachen University's Most Influential Faculty?
RWTH Aachen University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics. Here are some of RWTH Aachen University's most famous faculty:
- Naveed Sattar
- A Scottish medical researcher.
- Uwe Rau
- A German physicist.
- Stefan Hecht
- A German chemist.
- Ferdinand Ludwig
- A German architect and academic researcher.
- Vera Meyer
- A German biotechnologist and university professor.
- Stephen Nicholls
- An Australian cardiologist.
- Rainer Goebel
- A German university teacher and psychologist.
- Fabian Kiessling
- A German university teacher, radiologist and writer.
- Esther Lutgens
- A Physiologist.
- Stephan Matthai
- A German geologist and petroleum engineer.
- Regina Palkovits
- A German chemist.
- Julien Lesgourgues
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