RWTH Student & Graduate Assistantships (HiWi Positions)
Part-time student assistantships (*Hilfswissenschaftler/HiWi*) across university institutes, providing instructional experience, code evaluation, and practical research experience.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled student at RWTH Aachen with excellent course marks in the target subject.
- English language proficiency
- English or German communication skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated code or analytical problem-solving skills.
- Recommendation letters
- Endorsement by university institute chair.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Contractual salary: €13.25 to €17.50 per hour depending on academic degree level
- Application fee
- Free application via institute job boards
- Tuition / joining costs
- Complements tuition-free studies with taxable student wages.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Semester hiring for tutorial exercises and lab demonstrators)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official RWTH Aachen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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