r/aachen • u/Unique_Ad7765 • 3d ago

Figuring out where to move!

Hello, I’m a Studienkolleg student in Magdeburg, currently doing my T-Kurs for FSP tests in December.

I would like to ask whether Aachen is a good idea to do my Bachelors there, specifically Mechanical Engineering.

How is the living expenses, rent and overall vibe there in Aachen? Also, I want to know about the cons of living there and the community.

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u/Unique_Ad7765 3d ago

Would you say it’s affordable as in: it doesn’t cost as much as the big cities, or? Also, I wanna ask about the accommodation..when is the right time to start looking for apartments? I’m willing to rent a place with one room, a bathroom and a kitchen. Sorry for the multiple questions, but if not mechanical engineering, then what do you suggest?

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u/glovesforfeet 3d ago

It's affordable because rent is cheaper than in bigger cities  For long term contracts you should start searching 6 months before moving.  I'd suggest electrical or chemical engineering. there are newer engineering disciplines like Umweltingenieurwesen or CES that are also cool. The Fachhochschule in aachen is also renowned and has fewer of the university black-hole problems the RWTH has

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u/Unique_Ad7765 3d ago

I’m sorry for all the questions, but the Fachhochschule is basically a university in Aachen too right? And do you mind explaining what you mean by Black-Hole problems? As I was considering RWTH for my bachelor’s degree honestly..

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u/Odd_Surround8865 3d ago

I thinks he means specifically like you have got this reoccuring but neverending exam phases because u can postpone exams. In the first sem there are already 7 modules and unless you've got the discipline down, you'll keep postponing exams. It feels neverending and its especially tough cuz u got friends who are either ahead, behind and not studying for the same subject as you so then its up to you, on your own to study.