Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern / Landau, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is a public research university with campuses in Kaiserslautern and Landau, Germany. It offers over 160 degree programs in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and teacher education. RPTU is home to students and researchers from more than 120 countries and features a Distance and Independent Studies Center (DISC) for distance learning.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Education
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Environmental Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Spatial Planning
- Teacher Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- ssc-kl@rptu.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
No tuition fees charged. Students pay semester contributions (Semesterbeitrag): Kaiserslautern WS 2026/27 €381.80 (includes €135 Studierendenwerk social fee, €20 student union, €226.80 Deutschland-Ticket); Landau WS 2026/27 €162.50 (includes €140 social fee, €22.50 student union). Distance learning students also pay a study fee (Studienentgelt).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Challenges and Human Responses (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Environmental Sciences (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Informatik (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.