INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSRESEARCH &DOCTORAL RESEARCH TRAINING

For more information on reasearch opportunities:
https://rptu.de/en/researchhttps://rptu.de/international/phd
Contact for support: refinta-info@rptu.de

Structured PhD Program
Computer Science
www.cs.uni-kl.de/en/studium/prom

Graduate Schools
Mathematics as a Key Technology
www.mathematik.uni-kl.de/en/organisation/graduate-school
Commercial Vehicle Technology
www.uni-kl.de/cvt

Profile Areas
Advanced Materials Engineering (AME)
https://rptu.de/ame
Complex Data Analysis in Life Sciences & Biotechnology(BioComp)
https://rptu.de/biocomp
State Research Center for Optics & Materials
Sciences (OPTIMAS) (Research Initiative of the Federal State ofRhineland-Palatinate)https://optimas.uni-kl.de/Federal ministries project funding for RPTU
projects
5G Model Region Kaiserslautern
https://www.5g-kaiserslautern.de/
Open6GHub
https://eit.rptu.de/en/fgs/wicon/projects/funded-projects/
open6ghub

GRK 2277

SMiP - Statistical Modeling in Psychology

GRK 2360

SystemLink

GRK 2737				

Molecular Mechanisms to Preserve the 		Functionality of Membranes &			Compartments during Stress Conditions
https://rptu.de/en/research/coordinated-research

DFG* - Collaborative Research Centers
SFB/TRR 173 Spin+X							 Spin in its collective environment
SFB/TRR 175 The Green Hub						 Central coordinator of acclimation in plants
SFB/TRR 185

OSCAR 				SFB/TRR 195

Symbolic Tools in Mathematics & their Application

Open System Control of Atomic & Photonic Matter

https://rptu.de/en/research/coordinated-research

DFG* - Collaborative Research Centers with RPTU as
Parner

SFB/TRR 306 QuCoLiMa							 Quantum Cooperativity of Light & Matter

International Affairs RPTUSFB 1439
RESISIST							 Multilevel response to stresser increase & 			Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 47

SFB 1527
HyPERiON							 High Performance CompactMagnetic Resonance

Tel:		

release in stream ecosystems

https://rptu.de/en/research/coordinated-research

67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany+49 (0) 631 205-4998

E-Mail: refinta-info@rptu.de
Web:

rptu.de/en/international/home*DFG: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation)

HORIZON Europe projects
ERC Grants
Integrated Projects (IP)Marie-Skłodowska-Curie-Grants
https://rptu.de/en/research/coordinated-researchFraunhofer High Performance Center Simulation & Software-Based Innovation
https://www.leistungszentrum-simulation-software.de/

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RPTU in Kaiserlautern© International Affairs RPTU, February 2024

Besides obtaining a doctorate/PhD through independent
research in the departments and under supervision of auniversity professor, RPTU offers structured PhD programs, Graduate Schools, and Research Training Groups.

r p t u . d e /e n / i n t e r n a t i o n a l / h o m e

DFG* - International Research Training Groups

STUDIESRESEARCH
LIVINGat RPTU in Kaiserslautern

RHEINLAND-PFÄLZISCHE TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT
KAISERSLAUTERN-LANDAU (RPTU)

RPTU is a top-ranked*, research-oriented university offeringhigh-quality education and (post)doctoral research in innovative
fields of economic relevance. Our outstanding student-teacher
ratio gurantees excellent supervision and a fast track towards
employability. International Students coming to RPTU will findan efficient support structure offered by International Affairs(starting from visa support & orientation course to the International Graduation Ceremony). RPTU students benefit froman international study environment highly affiliated to industry& research, offering (student assistant) job opportunities. Zerotuition fees, low cost of living & safe and healthy, natural university surroundings make RPTU a perfect place to live & to study.
* 1st Place among 146 international universities in 9 categories, such as Learning, Living,Support Services, Cost in the International Student Barometer 2022

International Master Programs
RPTU in Kaiserslautern

Biology

The university has set up a cross-faculty structure to support internationalization and to coordinate activities andhigh-ranking (post)graduate programs.

Computer Science

International Affairs RPTU & its
International School for Graduate Studies ISGS

• Master Biology(specializing in Microbial & Plant Biotechnology,
Molecular Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Ecology)• Master Computer ScienceElectrical & Computer Engineering• Master Electrical & Computer Engineering• European Master Embedded Computing Systems• Master Embedded Computing Systems• Master Automation and Control

Interdisciplinary Master Program
RPTU Departments:••••••••••••••••

ArchitectureBiology
Business & Economics
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Cultural & Social Sciences (RPTU in Landau)
Educational Sciences (RPTU in Landau)
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical & Process Engineering
Natural & Environmental Science (RPTU in Landau)
Physics
Psychology (RPTU in Landau)
Social Sciences
Spatial & Environmental Planning

For more information about our departments and their study
programs please refer to:https://rptu.de/en/about-us/organisation/faculties

Choose your undergraduate study program on:
www.rptu.de/international/bachelor
Contact for support: info@rptu.de

SERVICES FOR
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS& RESEARCHERS• Commercial Vehicle Technology CVTMathematics• Master Mathematics• Master Mathematics International• Master Technomathematics• Master Economathematics• Master Actuarial & Financial Mathematics

Physics

As a one-stop office for international graduate and doctoral
students, ISGS provides a broad rangeof highly professionalized services forincoming European and third-country
postgraduates and young researchers:• Effective pre-departure communication• Arrangements for accommodation & arrival• Support & guidance in administrative issues• Language & orientation courses• Social and family services• Social events (excursions, hiking tours, festivities)• Professional skills workshops• Industrial visits• Career services• Networking events• Graduation Ceremony
https://rptu.de/en/international/home• Master Advanced Quantum Physics• European Master Quantum Technologies and Engineering(QuanTEEM)

Research at RPTU
With its technological & interdisciplinary profile RPTU has acquired an impressive international reputation for excellence inscience and research. The university‘s field of research spansfrom fundamental to applied science, even including selectedareas of R&D for industry. RPTU in Kaiserslautern is recognized
as one of the largest IT clusters in Europe.
In addition to being the nucleus of the Science & Innovation
Alliance Kaiserslautern, a local consortium of high-profile
research institutes, RPTU has strong ties to national andinternational industries.
Among the affiliated research insitutes working in close cooperation with RPTU you can find:Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM)
www.itwm.fraunhofer.deFraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Enginering (IESE)
www.iese.fraunhofer.deGerman Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)
www.dfki.de
Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI SWS)
www.mpi-sws.org
Institute for Composite Materials (IVW) GmbHwww.ivw.uni-kl.deInstitute for Surface & Thin Film Analysis (IFOS) GmbHwww.ifos.uni-kl.de

RPTU

in the heart of Europe

Research Institute for Technology and Work (ITA) e.V.
www.ita-kl.de• Master Cognitive Science

Berlin6h

Postgraduate Distance Studies

Frankfurt

1,5 hInstitute of Biotechnology and Drug Research (IBWF)
www.ibwf.deoffered by The Distance & Independent Study Center (DISC)

München

5hParis2,5hSocial Science• Human Ressources• Management & Law• Science & Engineeringhttps://fernstudium.rptu.de/enMore information: www.rptu.de/international/masterContact for support: refinta-info@rptu.de

RPTU in Landau

Natural & Environmental Sciences• Master Environmental Sciences• Master Environmental Pollution Management–Ecotoxicology

RPTU 2024
20.000
16,5%
21257
2.567
103 Mio.€

students enrolled (approx.)
international students
international graduate programs (41 specializations)professorships
total RPTU staff members
external third-party-funds

For more information about the Science & Innovation Alliance
Kaiserslautern please refer to:https://www.siak-kl.com/

More information about research at RPTU:
https://rptu.de/en/research

RPTU in Kaiserlautern