About the university
RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau was formed on 1 January 2023, when TU Kaiserslautern merged with the University in Landau. It has over 20,000 students on two campuses and about 160 degree programmes. It is a public university, so there is no tuition fee, only a social fee of about €350 a semester.
Its English-taught master's on the Kaiserslautern campus cover computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical and process engineering, mathematics, physics, biology and cognitive science.
For Indian students, the main draws are the English-taught MSc Computer Science, Embedded Computing Systems, Automation and Control, Commercial Vehicle Technology and the mathematics master's. Most technical programmes start in both winter and summer. About 3,200 international students were enrolled in winter 2025/26.
Kaiserslautern is in Rhineland-Palatinate in south-west Germany. Student hall rents at the Studierendenwerk start at about €230 a month, and DAAD's course entries put living costs at about €850 a month.
- Formed
- 1 January 2023, by merging TU Kaiserslautern and the University in Landau
- Type
- Public technical university, second largest in Rhineland-Palatinate
- Students
- Over 20,000
- International students
- 3,195 (winter semester 2025/26)
- Campuses
- Kaiserslautern and Landau
- Programmes
- About 160 degree programmes
- Tuition
- No tuition fee; social fee €350 per semester
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
1401+ in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €700
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Winter (October) or summer (April); non-EU applicants needing a visa apply by 30 April (winter) or 31 October (summer)
- English
- B2: IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 81 (pre-2026 scale); GRE strongly recommended
- Postgraduate
MSc Embedded Computing Systems (ESY)
- Fee / year
- €700
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS)
- Intakes
- Winter (October) or summer (April); apply 1 November–30 April for winter, 1 May–31 October for summer
- English
- B2: IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 with 20 in each section (pre-2026 scale)
- Postgraduate
MSc Automation and Control (A&C)
- Fee / year
- €700
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS)
- Intakes
- Winter (October) or summer (April); apply 1 November–30 April for winter, 1 May–31 October for summer
- English
- B2: IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 with 20 in each section (pre-2026 scale)
- Postgraduate
MSc Commercial Vehicle Technology
- Fee / year
- €700
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Winter (October) only; visa applicants apply by 30 April
- English
- B2: IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 (pre-2026 scale); German A1 certificate also required
- Postgraduate
MSc Mechanical Engineering for Industrial Systems (MEfIS)
- Fee / year
- €700
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS)
- Intakes
- Winter (October) only; apply 15 November–30 April
- English
- C1: IELTS Academic 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95 with 24 in each section (pre-2026 scale)
- Postgraduate
MSc Mathematics for Technology and Data Science
- Fee / year
- €700
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Winter (October) or summer (April); non-EU applicants needing a visa apply by 30 April (winter) or 31 October (summer)
- English
- English at B2 level with an official certificate; check exact scores with the department
- Postgraduate
MSc Digital Process Engineering
- Fee / year
- €700
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Winter (October) only; apply 16 November–30 April
- English
- B2: IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 with 24 in each section (pre-2026 scale)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €700
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Winter (October) or summer (April); non-EU applicants needing a visa apply by 30 April (winter) or 31 October (summer)
- English
- English at B2 level with an official certificate; check exact scores with the department
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science | 2 years (4 semesters) | €700 | ≈ ₹74,200 |
| MSc Embedded Computing Systems (ESY) | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) | €700 | ≈ ₹74,200 |
| MSc Automation and Control (A&C) | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) | €700 | ≈ ₹74,200 |
| MSc Commercial Vehicle Technology | 2 years (4 semesters) | €700 | ≈ ₹74,200 |
| MSc Mechanical Engineering for Industrial Systems (MEfIS) | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) | €700 | ≈ ₹74,200 |
| MSc Mathematics for Technology and Data Science | 2 years (4 semesters) | €700 | ≈ ₹74,200 |
| MSc Digital Process Engineering | 2 years (4 semesters) | €700 | ≈ ₹74,200 |
| MSc Mathematics International | 2 years (4 semesters) | €700 | ≈ ₹74,200 |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
- Master's and doctoral students
DAAD scholarships
Value: Monthly stipend; amount depends on the programme
Eligibility: Competitive awards; check the DAAD database for awards open to Indian applicants.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- RPTU's English-taught list covers master's programmes only; check the German-language programme pages for bachelor's entry rules and the German level required.
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate for the visa process, which RPTU's admission page confirms.
Postgraduate
- A relevant bachelor's degree. Programmes set their own grade rules, for example a CGPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent for ESY and Automation and Control, 2.0 (German scale) for MEfIS and 2.4 for Digital Process Engineering.
- Non-EU applicants who need a visa apply by 30 April for winter and 31 October for summer; several programmes start in winter only.
- Apply through each department's portal, for example ApplyMSc for Computer Science and for Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- A €60 assessment fee is charged for checking foreign certificates.
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate for the visa process.
Documents
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript (with certified translations if needed)
- Course descriptions or syllabi of previous subjects
- CV and motivation letter
- Recommendation letters (two for Computer Science)
- English certificate (IELTS or TOEFL)
- GRE scores where recommended
- APS certificate
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 for most engineering master's; 6.5 for Computer Science; 7.0 for MEfIS and Biology |
| TOEFL iBT | 80–81 for most programmes on the pre-2026 scale; 95 for MEfIS |
| Level | B2 for most programmes; C1 for MEfIS and Biology |
| German | Not required for most English-taught master's; Commercial Vehicle Technology needs A1 |
Accommodation and living costs
The Studierendenwerk Kaiserslautern runs student halls near the campus, with all utilities included in the rent. DAAD's course entries estimate total living costs at about €850 a month.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt-Schumacher-Straße hall (shared flats and single apartments)Studierendenwerk Kaiserslautern via DAAD accommodation finder; all utilities included | €230–375per month | ≈ ₹24,380 – ₹39,750 |
| Gerhart-Hauptmann-Straße hall (single or double apartment)About 700 m from campus; all utilities included | €341–346per month | ≈ ₹36,146 – ₹36,676 |
| Total living costsEstimate in DAAD's course entry | €850per month | ≈ ₹90,100 |
Campus and location
RPTU has two main campuses, Kaiserslautern and Landau. The English-taught technical master's listed here are on the Kaiserslautern campus.
- More than 300 professors and about 160 degree programmes.
- Many English-taught master's in computing, engineering, mathematics and biology.
- The social fee includes the Deutschland-Semesterticket, canteen discounts and university sports.
- A German language and orientation course (about €800) is offered and recommended to new international students.
Careers and graduate outcomes
RPTU's engineering and computing graduates look for jobs across south-west Germany and beyond. The figures below are general German rules, not a promise of a job.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Job-search permit after graduating | Up to 18 months | Make it in Germany |
| Work allowed while studying | 140 full days or 280 half days a year (student assistant jobs at the university don't count) | Make it in Germany |
Studying in Germany
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FAQs
Does RPTU charge tuition fees?
No. You pay a social fee of about €350 a semester, which includes the Deutschland-Semesterticket. There is also a one-off €60 fee for checking foreign certificates.
What are the deadlines for Indian applicants?
If you need a visa, apply by 30 April for the winter semester and by 31 October for the summer semester. Some programmes, such as Commercial Vehicle Technology, MEfIS and Cognitive Science, start in winter only.
What IELTS score do I need?
Most engineering master's ask for IELTS 6.0, Computer Science 6.5, and MEfIS and Biology 7.0.
Is the GRE required?
It is recommended rather than required for Computer Science, ESY, Automation and Control and MEfIS. A good GRE score can strengthen your application.
Can I work while I study?
Yes, within German student work rules. See our Germany guide for the current limits and the job-search permit after graduation.
Sources
- RPTU: international master's programmes in English (Kaiserslautern) (opens in a new tab)
- RPTU: application and admission for international master's applicants (opens in a new tab)
- RPTU: history and present (opens in a new tab)
- RPTU: data and facts (opens in a new tab)
- RPTU Computer Science: ApplyMSc portal (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes: Computer Science (RPTU) (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes: Embedded Computing Systems (RPTU) (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes: Automation & Control (RPTU) (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes: Commercial Vehicle Technology (RPTU) (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes: Mechanical Engineering for Industrial Systems (RPTU) (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD accommodation finder: Studierendenwohnheim IX Kaiserslautern (opens in a new tab)
- Make it in Germany: working while studying (opens in a new tab)
Official website: rptu.de (opens in a new tab)
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