Course overview
MSc Mechanical Engineering for Industrial Systems (MEfIS) is a postgraduate (master's) course in engineering at rptu-university-of-kaiserslautern-landau in Kaiserslautern, Germany. It takes 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS), with intakes in Winter (October) only; apply 15 November–30 April.
rptu-university-of-kaiserslautern-landau is a public institution, ranked 1401+ in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | rptu-university-of-kaiserslautern-landau (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Kaiserslautern, Germany |
| Course | MSc Mechanical Engineering for Industrial Systems (MEfIS) |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Engineering |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) |
| Tuition per year | €700 (≈ ₹74,200) |
| Intakes | Winter (October) only; apply 15 November–30 April |
| English requirement | C1: IELTS Academic 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95 with 24 in each section (pre-2026 scale) |
Interested in MSc Mechanical Engineering for Industrial Systems (MEfIS)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is €700 a year, about ₹74,200. Over 2 years that is roughly €1,400 (≈ ₹1.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.
No tuition fee; this is the social fee of €350 per semester ×2 as listed in DAAD's programme database (includes the Deutschland-Semesterticket)
Living costs near the university
| Cost | 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 |
Living costs for Germany as a whole: €12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at rptu-university-of-kaiserslautern-landau for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- 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.
English requirements
For this course: C1: IELTS Academic 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95 with 24 in each section (pre-2026 scale).
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Intakes
This course starts in: Winter (October) only; apply 15 November–30 April.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in GermanyHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Germany, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- 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
Scholarships
DAAD scholarships
Master's and doctoral students
Value: Monthly stipend; amount depends on the programme
Competitive awards; check the DAAD database for awards open to Indian applicants.
Official page
About rptu-university-of-kaiserslautern-landau
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.
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FAQs
What is the fee for MSc Mechanical Engineering for Industrial Systems (MEfIS) at rptu-university-of-kaiserslautern-landau?
The tuition for international students is €700 a year (about ₹74,200). No tuition fee; this is the social fee of €350 per semester ×2 as listed in DAAD's programme database (includes the Deutschland-Semesterticket). Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is MSc Mechanical Engineering for Industrial Systems (MEfIS)?
The course takes 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS).
What English score do I need?
C1: IELTS Academic 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95 with 24 in each section (pre-2026 scale). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: Winter (October) only; apply 15 November–30 April. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
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