Affiliation With RWTH Aachen University
All private higher education institutions in the Sultanate are required to have an academic affiliation with reputable international universities and colleges. GUtech is affiliated to RWTH Aachen University in Germany.
RWTH Aachen University was founded in 1870 and is one of most renowned university of technology in Germany. The university is recognised internationally for its strong links with industry and its applied research. RWTH Aachen University has 260 institutes and 9 faculties. In September 2012 about 35,000 students were registered in more than 100 different study programmes. RWTH Aachen is a member of the strategic partnership of five of Europe’s leading research universities, the elite IDEA League, which includes Imperial College London, Delft University of Technology, ETH Zȕrich University, and the Paris Institute of Technology. Also RWTH Aachen is linked to the nearby Jȕlich Research Center in Germany thus forming one of the largest and most successful research areas in Europe. As of 2007, the university has been designated as an elite “University of Excellence” in Germany.
The quality of teaching at GUtech is ensured by RWTH Aachen University. All programmes are designed and supervised by Professors of RWTH Aachen University, who act as Inaugural Deans of GUtech’s faculties. The Rector of RWTH Aachen University is the chairman of the Board of Governors of GUtech. The selection process of academic staff above the level of assistant professor is jointly organised by professors of both universities.
During their studies a number of GUtech students are participating in study-trips e.g. to RWTH Aachen University in order to make use of the advanced lab facilities of the university or for summer courses in German language and culture.
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