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For people from over 120 countries, RPTU is a place of open dialogue, respect, appreciation and tolerance, where we learn, teach, research and work together.

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Study at RPTU

Education for successful careers

RPTU offers a broad range of subjects from engineering and natural sciences to social sciences and humanities - also in distance learning - combined with a comprehensive teacher education program.

Research at RPTU

Knowledge and technology for the future

RPTU scientists gain new insights in modern basic research and develop innovative and sustainable solutions for the pressing issues of the future.

Transfer at RPTU

Shaping together

RPTU engages in a broad innovation dialogue with business, society and educational institutions and promotes the establishment of future-oriented companies.

RPTU in the Palatinate

In the heart of Europe

We live and work in the heart of Europe, in the cosmopolitan and traditional Palatinate, surrounded by vineyards and the Palatinate Forest - space for study with diverse perspectives, for creative science and for relaxation.

Study at RPTU!

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You can find our range of courses here.

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Come to our open house!

Meet us in person: in Landau on June 3 and in Kaiserslautern on June 5.

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RPTU News

27. March 2025

Autonomous Commercial Vehicles, AI, and 6G: Research from Kaiserslautern at Hannover Messe 2025

Researchers at RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau are upgrading commercial vehicles with sensors, control technology, and artificial intelligence…

Figures that represent an exclusionary situation. Foto: Colourbox

20. March 2025

Discrimination in the application process? It depends

Researchers at the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau have investigated who is discriminated against and under what conditions when applying for a…

Pesticides do not remain where they are applied – through various pathways, residues end up in meadows, forests and water bodies, even in areas far from agriculture. This poses a risk to the environment and biodiversity. Graphic: RPTU, Ulrike Eberius - multimedia-atelier.de

12. March 2025

Landscape scale pesticide pollution detected in the Upper Rhine region, from agricultural lowlands to remote areas

A recent study by the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau shows extensive pesticide contamination in the landscape of the Upper Rhine Region. The…

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Discover RPTU

Studies

At RPTU, we provide future shapers with the knowledge and tools they need to develop and expand their competencies and skills in more than 160 courses of study. We offer the best conditions for this inside and outside the lecture halls and laboratories.

Research

From engineering to natural and environmental sciences to subjects with social relevance: At RPTU, we combine research expertise from all important fields to jointly find answers to the pressing questions of our time. We shape the future.

Distance and Independent Studies Center (Distance Learning)

Here you can find all important information about the postgraduate, part-time distance learning programmes at RPTU in Kaiserslautern.

Transfer

At RPTU, new ideas, insights and sustainable technologies are created. Our knowledge is applied in business and society. We are a partner for business, politics and society and address the people in our region with a wide range of offers.

About us

As a place of top international research, the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau in Rhineland-Palatinate offers excellent working conditions and career opportunities. Those who study, research or work at RPTU experience a cosmopolitan environment and shape the future.

Campus Life

What makes RPTU special? Not only studying and research, but also a unique campus life! Whether Kaiserlautern or Landau - we do everything to make you feel at home at RPTU. From culture to sports to student groups, you will find ideas for your free time.