RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau is a top-ranked German research-oriented university (1st Place among 146 international universities in 9 categories, such as Learning, Living, Support Services, Cost in the International Student Barometer 2022) for science, technology, and industry. Our university offers high-quality graduate education and (post)doctoral research training in innovative fields of the High Tech World, many of them English-taught. Our features:

• International study environment highly affiliated to industry & research
• “Science & Innovation Alliance” of high-profile research institutes nearby campus, offering (student assistant) job opportunities
• Zero tuition fees & low cost of living
• “University of Teaching Excellence“-award for outstanding student-teacher ratio & efficient support structure for international students, including visa support
• Safe, modern & healthy study environment surrounded by beautiful nature
• 21 International Graduate Programs (with more than 40 specializations):

International Graduate Programs at RPTU in Kaiserslautern:

• Electrical & Computer Engineering: M.Sc. European Masters in Embedded Computing Systems (EMECS), M.Sc. Embedded Computing Systems (ESY) (from WS 2023/24), M.Sc. Automation and Control (A&C) (from WS 2023/24), M.Sc. Electrical and Computer Engineering (with 2 predominantly English-taught specializations)
• Computer Science: M.Sc. Computer Science (specializing in Algorithmics & Deduction, Information Systems, Distributed & Networked Systems, Intelligent Systems, Embedded Systems & Robotics, Software Engineering, Visualization & Scientific Computing)
• Mathematics: M.Sc. Mathematics International, M.Sc. Technomathematics, M.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. Economathematics, M.Sc. Actuarial & Financial Mathematics
• Commercial Vehicle Technology: M.Sc. Commercial Vehicle Technology
• Biology: M.Sc. Biology (specializing in Microbial & Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Ecology)
• Social Sciences: M.Sc. Cognitive Science
• Physics: M.Sc. Advanced Quantum Physics, Quantum Technologies and Engineering Erasmus Mundus Master (QuanTEEM)
• Spatial & Environmental Planning: M.A. Border Studies
• Mechanical & Process Engineering: M.Sc. Digital Process Engineering (starting from WS 2025/2026)
• Online-Degrees – Distance Master Programs: M. Eng. Software Engineering for Embedded Systems, M. Eng. Financial Engineering, Master (Blended Learning) of Evaluation (MABLE)
• 1 international PhD Program + doctoral research positions in all 12 departments of RPTU in Kaiserslautern

International Graduate Programs at RPTU in Landau:

• Natural & Environmental Sciences: M.Sc Environmental Sciences, M.Sc. Environmental Pollution Management – Ecotoxicology

Application deadlines*:

RPTU in Kaiserslautern:
April 30 for winter term starting on Oct 1
Oct 31 for summer term starting on April 1

RPTU in Landau:
June 15 for winter term starting on Oct 1

Application requirements for international master students*:

Bachelor degree or equivalent ( RPTU in Landau: grade 2.5 or better (German scale))
English language proficiency
* Further program specific information RPTU in Kaiserslautern: https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students/application-admission
* Further program specific information RPTU in Landau: https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students-rptu-in-landau

Contact: RPTU in Kaiserslautern:
RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau
International Affairs (RefIntA)
Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 47
67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany
E-Mail: refinta-info@rptu.de
Homepage: https://rptu.de/international/home

Contact: RPTU in Landau:
RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau
International Affairs (RefIntA) – Welcome Center
Fortstr. 7
76829 Landau, Germany
E-Mail: welcomecenter-ld@rptu.de
Homepage: https://rptu.de/international/home