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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
RPTU

RPTU - Ideal Partner for your Professional Career
Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau
is a research-oriented university and offers high quality graduate
education and (post)doctoral research training in innovative fields
of economic relevance, many of them as international programs(English-taught). Our twelve departments attract students worldwide: More than 16 percent of our students are international students
from more than 120 countries. More than 50 percent of the students are postgraduate and doctoral students. This underscores theuniversity’s emphasis on master studies and doctoral training as wellas on research.

Winner of the Award“Excellence inTeaching”

Why RPTU?

5A special feature of our graduate eduaction is the intensive collaboration with internationally renowned industries (closely
situated to Kaiserslautern e.g. BASF, DAIMLER, John Deere etc) & high-profile research institutes located around the campus
area (e.g. Fraunhofer, Max-Planck & German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence DFKI). Thus, the content of our graduate education is strongly application-orientied and embedded in industry research projects, also regarding master thesis &internships.

Student Assistant Jobs & Graduate Employment Options

In order to finance their studies and expand their practical knowledge students have thechance to find student assistant jobs at the University and the affiliated research institutes &industry companies of the Science & Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern. Established contacts& further networking events within the ISGS (RefIntA) Career Service concretely help students to boost their career entry in the German Job Market after graduation.

Individual & Effective Support
for International StudentsTHEWORL DUNIVERSITYRANKINGS

Fast Facts 2024

The Department of International Affairs at our university offers
effective pre-departure communication and assistance whichhelps you to regulate application, visa, residence permit, andhousing affairs. Once you are in the region, a broad range of highly
professionalized orientation services helps you to become part of
the university’s vibrant community. Mentoring your studies by avariety of extra-curricular seminars and activities enhancing yourprofessional skills and a profound career service will guide you tosuccesfull graduation and beyond.

20.000 Students enrolled (approx.)
16,5 %
International students(>120 countries of origin)
104
Master Programs
85
Bachelor Programs
23
International Graduate Programs(with more than 40 specializations)€ 103
Mio. Third-Party Funds

Secure Region & High Standard of Living
at Affordable Costs

International
Student Barometer 2022

There is no such thing as being a foreigner - as a cosmopolitan city, Kaiserslautern is home to more than 140 nations living
together without being dominated by one special group. Most of
the 100,000 inhabitants speak English, making it easy to feel athome. High standards of living combined with low living expenses,
friendly people and a low crime rate in Kaiserslautern and Landau
allow comfortable living in safe surroundings.

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4Strong cooperation with Research & Industry

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RPTU is one of three German technological universities awarded “Excellence University in Teaching”. As a part of our Excellence in teaching concept, students are involved in managing and optimizing academic educational processes. With its
current enrolment of approx. 20 tausend students, the university has a manageable size and offers an outstanding support
ratio of students per lecturer which ensures close contact with professors and excellent guidance.

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Excellent Education & High Standards of Living

Fees & Living Exspenses RPTU in Kaiserslautern
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Program Feenone

Program fees are covered by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
International students do not have to pay program fees.

Social Fee€ ~ 550/year

The fee includes:

Accommodation in Residence Halls»» Bus & train transportation in the area around Kaiserslautern»» Basic card Unisports -> more than 50 free university sports
courses, e.g. Aikido, Basketball, Cricket and many more»» Partly located on or close to campus»» Single, double, or shared apartments»» basic amount of free printouts»» social services of ´Studierendenwerk` -> meals at student prices

3Assessment Fee• Bed & mattress (no blankets & pillows)

The university has to charge a fee of 60 € for the verification andacceptance of foreign qualifications and certificates. Exceptions:»» Exchange students, e.g., ERASMUS students or partner schools»» Scholarship holders (DAAD)• Wardrobe• Shelf, table, chair (no computer)• Bathroom»» Internet access»» Rent approx.: 350 €Exemplary Calculation & Costs of Living
Deposit~ € 300-500
First rent
~ € 350First supermarket shopping ~ € 70
Kitchen utensils, blankets,pillow, towel, etc .
~ € 250
Total approx. € 1,200 start-up costs

Monthly costs

Including study-related fees (except program fees) you will typically need approx. € 11,000 a year to live comfortably:

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5»» Fully-furnished:• Kitchenette (no plates & pots, etc.)€ 60 single payment

PhD applicantscontacts & further networking events within the ISGS(RefIntA) Career Service concretely help students to boost theircareer entry in the German Job Market after graduation.

4»» self-catering (dining hall on campus)

Accommodation~ € 380-450 Snapshot on Regional Prices (Discounter)»» Loaf of bread: € 1,50 (500g)
Health insurance~ € 110»» Meal in dining hall: € 2,75- € 3,00
Food~ € 300»» Orange juice: € 1,00 (1l)Internet & phone~ € 25»» Rice: € 1,60 (1kg)
Other~ € 125
Monthly approx. €800-900 living costs

Language & Orientation Coursea) Orientation Course for international programs(6-8 weeks)€ 800single payment
Strongly recommended for international Master & PhD students. The
course combines intensive German language training with integrativeelements:»» Cultural & Social Component»» Language Component (~180 teaching units)»» Administrative Component (registration, visa etc)b) DSH* Course for German taught programs(1. Semester)€ 950 single payment
DSH-2 or TestDaf-4 Certificate are mandatory for Germantaught courses. The DSH intensive course (Proof of German
knowledge B-1 required) consists of:»» Language & Orientation Component (~380 teaching units)»» Exam Training & DSH Exam»» Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (proficiency test2

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