Institution overview
RWTH Aachen University in the ABCD network
With 260 institutes, RWTH Aachen University is one of Europe's leading education and research institutions. Its nine faculties cover a wide academic spectrum and combine strong disciplinary depth with a clear focus on solving real-world problems.
Around 540 professors and about 8,000 staff members contribute to research, teaching, and administration. The university is widely recognized for academic excellence, the quality of its graduates, and its strong performance in externally funded research.
ABCD partnership
How RWTH contributes to the ABCD Centre
Contribution to the project
RWTH Aachen University brings competence-oriented, research-led, and practice-focused teaching to the partnership, with the goal of preparing highly qualified graduates for leadership roles in science, society, and industry.
Role within the ABCD Centre
Within the ABCD Centre, RWTH Aachen works closely through the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, contributing expertise in hydraulic engineering, water systems, and applied research.
Academic focus
Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management
The institute investigates key questions in hydraulic engineering and water management through both fundamental and applied research.
Its work is organized around the themes of coasts and floods, morphodynamics and sediments, and energy and environment.
Campus and location
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RWTH Aachen University
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