RPTU Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #801
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 15,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
RPTU Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau is a public technical university in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, with campuses in Kaiserslautern and Landau. It offers over 160 study programmes spanning engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, natural sciences, social sciences, education, and teacher training. The university is home to students and researchers from over 120 countries and has strong ties to research institutions and industry. It also operates the Distance and Independent Studies Center (DISC) for distance learning.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Business Studies and Economics
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Educational Sciences
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Spatial Planning
- Biology
- 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
From about $352 / year
Domestic students
€163 – €382 / semester
No tuition fees at this public university. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag): Kaiserslautern presence students EUR 381.80/semester (WS 2026/2027), Landau EUR 162.50/semester, distance learning EUR 155.00/semester. These cover student welfare, transport (Deutschland-Ticket at Kaiserslautern) and student union fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embedded Computing Systems (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.