Why you should study in Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a modern, lively and colorful city. It is not only known as a scientific location for innovation and technology, but is also characterized by its love for wine and a devotion to soccer. Surrounded by the Palatinate Forest, it is close to the border of the neighboring countries Luxembourg and France; Paris can be easily reached by direct train in just 2.5 hours! In Kaiserslautern itself, many things can be easily reached by bike or bus thanks to the short distances and, as a university city, it offers many advantages for students.
Campus life in Kaiserslautern - more than just studying!
Being a student involves much more than studying and researching. Here at the RPTU in Kaiserslautern, you benefit from a diverse and unique campus life! From culture, sports and parties to a wide variety of university groups and a very committed student council, you will find a multifaceted program for your free time that will make you want to participate and help shape it.
https://rptu.de/en/studies/campus-life
https://rptu.de/en/about-us/life-and-culture/life-on-campus
Affordable living in Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern attracts students with its low cost of living and comparatively affordable apartments in the immediate neighborhood of the university. As a campus university, our facilities are not spread all over the city, but are united in one location - and right in the middle, in the university living area, there are nice and, above all, reasonably sized apartments for little money. Like our green campus itself, they border directly on the Palatinate Forest. It's a great place to live and save money at the same time!
https://rptu.de/ueber-die-rptu/leben-und-kultur/wohnen
https://www.studierendenwerk-kaiserslautern.de/en/housing/student-housing
Financing your studies - scholarships, BAföG und Studierendenwerk
Studying for several years can quickly become an expensive affair, because those who study full-time usually have little time for secondary employment between the lecture hall and self-study. The RPTU therefore offers numerous scholarship programmes, advice on external foundations and funding organizations as well as further support from the Studierendenwerk. Many of our research groups also offer students the opportunity to work as research assistants, which also gives them an insight into everyday research life.
https://rptu.de/studium/im-studium/studienfinanzierung
Leisure activities in the city Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern also offers a wide range of leisure activities away from the campus. The heart of the nightlife beats in the old town with its many cafés, bars and parties - there is always something going on here and something for every taste. Adventurous people enjoy the Palatinate Forest as a wonderful hiking region, culture lovers visit the Pfalztheater, and others enjoy the Japanese garden, the wildlife park, or stroll through the pedestrian zone with a trip to the K shopping center in Lautern.
https://rptu.de/ueber-die-rptu/leben-und-kultur/freizeit-in-stadt-region-kaiserslautern
Values of the RPTU
The RPTU is a place of open dialog, respect, tolerance and a place where people of different ethnic backgrounds and nationalities learn, teach, research and work together peacefully. The core values of our joint work include excellence, collegiality, cooperation, integrity and social responsibility.