Goals and Profile
The RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau is a forward-looking university. It is characterized by a vibrant spirit of collaboration across its campuses.
In the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, as the successor to two campuses with deep-rooted traditions in the Palatinate, it is the only technical university and, at the same time, the sole institution offering teacher training for all types of schools.
More than 290 professors and their teams are conducting research at RPTU: By pooling our research expertise, we address the complex and major challenges of our time, such as climate change, Digitalization, and societal transformation. In our Research Profile, we have identified key areas of focus and formulated common goals.
Innovative teaching, hands-on research during their studies, and a curriculum that equips students with the skills to meet tomorrow’s challenges—these are the hallmarks of study and teaching at RPTU. Across more than 160 degree programs, RPTU students develop into subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, and outstanding researchers.
Recognized as an “Innovative University,” RPTU promotes the transfer of ideas, knowledge, and technology. Through dialogue with industry and society, we find solutions to the pressing issues of today and tomorrow. Furthermore, our goal is to improve the commercialization of intellectual property, particularly through spin-offs. In this way, we actively contribute to fostering innovation and enhancing the region’s competitiveness.
RPTU is open to the world and international: We maintain global networks and promote international mobility for all members of the university community. We warmly welcome international students, researchers, faculty, and staff and offer them a diverse range of programs, including those taught in English.
Supporting early-career researchers is a central component of RPTU’s university culture. We support young researchers through academic staff and career development programs, such as a wide range of counseling, funding, and workshop opportunities.
Support for Early-Career Researchers
Our mission statement, “Teaching and Learning,” outlines the shared values and goals for successful academic teaching and learning. It embodies a research-based, competency- and student-centered teaching and learning culture focused on excellence, quality, and continuous improvement. As a shared framework, it supports faculty, students, and staff in promoting the academic success and personal development of all members of the university to the greatest extent possible.
At RPTU, we are actively committed to gender equality, equal opportunity, family-friendly policies, and protection against sexual violence. The gender equality officers and the staff of the Office for Gender Equality, Diversity, and Family are points of contact for all members of the university community.
