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RWTH Student & Graduate Assistantships (HiWi Positions)

Part-time student assistantships (*Hilfswissenschaftler/HiWi*) across university institutes, providing instructional experience, code evaluation, and practical research experience.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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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