Welcome to our midst!
In a few weeks you will be starting your studies with us in Kaiserslautern. You have made a conscious decision to study physics - we would like to congratulate you on this! You will be starting your studies at one of the 4 best places to study physics in Germany - according to the latest university ranking by the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE).
Physicists, biophysicists, technophysicists and physics teachers are in great demand on the job market. Your Bachelor's or Master's degree will open up many opportunities for which your training with us will provide you with excellent preparation.
You will most likely have some questions in the near future. To make it as easy as possible for you to get started, we will provide you with some information already today: First Semester Guide
Information and Advice
You can find information about your degree programme on our website and in the corresponding leaflets.
In addition, every student should become familiar with the module manual and the examination regulations for their own degree programme.
Dates and courses are listed in the information system (KIS) of the university. There you will also find the times and rooms of your lectures and tutorials.
We are also there for you personally at any time for all matters relating to your studies, Please contact us!
Preparation courses
Our advice: Take advantage of our offer and refresh your math skills in advance!
Mathematics preparation course for degree programmes in the Department of Physics: Mathematics preparation courses take place at the start of the semester, but before the actual start of lectures. It offers the ideal preparation for your studies. In addition to reviewing important maths topics, you can also take part in the introductory weeks organised by the Physics student council and get to know the other first-year students and the campus. You will always find up-to-date information here.
Online-Mathematik Brückenkurs @ RPTU: For independent preparation for your studies, there is also the free online maths bridge course, which was developed in cooperation with the Department of Mathematics at RPTU. Here you can also work on specific topics. You can find further information here.
Welcome by the student representatives - The Physics Student Council
The Physics Student Council organizes a variety of introductory weeks every semester in parallel to the preliminary mathematics course. In addition to many helpful information events, these serve in particular to get to know your future fellow students and the campus better. Further information can be found here!
Welcome by the department (winter semester)
The department's official welcome and introductory events also take place at the start of the courses. Attendance is highly recommended - here you will get to know all the important contact persons and receive important information about starting your studies.
Event Titel | Lecturers | Time / Place | Target Group |
|---|---|---|---|
First semester welcome of the faculty
| Dr. Kerstin Krauß Lecturers of the first semester of physics, staff of the Department of Examination Affairs, examination board chairpersons, dean's office team | 20.10.2026 Time: tba Place: tba | ALL first semester students in physics |
Math pre-course
| Dr. Imke Schneider | On 05/10/2026 -16/10/2026 Lecture: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in 46-270 | Voluntary but recommended for all |
Introductory event for student teachers in the 1st semester
| Center for Teacher Training (ZfL)
Lecturers in the field of physics education: Monika Nikolaus, Christoph Robiné and Christian Huber | General information event for all first-year teacher training students Physics | Student teachers |
AI-Compass Practical and scientifically sound introduction to key concepts, tools, and ethical issues surrounding AI More information at: https://rptu.de/ki-kompass | 19.10.2029 Time: tba Place: tba | Voluntary but recommended for all |
We wish you every success and a good start to your studies!
On behalf of the department
Study Management: Dr. Christina Löber, Stephanie Roden and Administrative Director: Dr. Kerstin Krauß