New at RPTU?

The start of your studies marks a new chapter in your life. So you probably have a lot of questions. What formalities do I need to complete before starting my studies? Where do I get my student ID? How do I get digital access to information or set up my e-mail account? What introductory and familiarization events and other support services are available for first-semester students at RPTU? How do I create my timetable?

We have compiled the necessary information here to ensure that your start at RPTU goes smoothly.

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First steps

Student ID card
Student ID card

Information on issuing, applying for and the functions of your student ID card:

Student ID card

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Germany semester ticket

Information on issuing and applying for the Deutschland-Semesterticket:

Semester ticket

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Campus plans

Where can I find which building on campus? You can find a guide here:

Site plans Kaiserslautern & Landau

[Translate to English:] Zwei Studierende am Laptop
[Translate to English:] Zwei Studierende am Laptop
Digital study start

Information about activating and using your RPTU account for digital offers:

RPTU account

First semester events

Students event

Events Kaiserslautern

 

Students walk across the campus

Events Landau

 

Celebration of students

Student councils

 

Create timetable

You put together your own timetable in KIS / KLIPS. Information and support on which courses are best taken in the first semester can be found in the first semester events.

For the first timetable you will need

All information for first-year students at a glance

International

All information for international students

RefInt

Distance learning

All information for distance learning students

Distance learning

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Campus life

What makes RPTU special? Not only studying and research, but also a unique campus life! Whether Kaiserlautern or Landau - we do everything we can to make you feel at home at RPTU. From culture to sports and wellness to student associations, you will find suggestions for your leisure activities and student involvement here.

And how do students experience their time at RPTU? What makes their studies special? How do they get involved at their university? You can find out in our "Stories" section. Here we also show you what RPTU has to offer to support you in your day-to-day studies.

Campus life

Easy to find

Well advised

How we accompany you through your studies

 

Here you will find our full range of information and advice centers. From choosing the right degree program to help with financing your studies or learning difficulties to support when changing your subject or general organizational issues in everyday student life: we make sure that your studies start and run as smoothly as possible.

 

Find out more

Contact points

>> StudentServiceCenter

Our Student Service Centers provide support for all questions relating to your studies.

>> Computer Center

The computer center supports digital access to RPTU - from accounts to e-mail and software.

>> University Library

In addition to print and e-literature for your studies, the UniBib also offers courses under the motto "fit to study".

>> General Students' Committee

The AStA represents the interests of students vis-à-vis the university, politics and society.

>> Student councils

The student councils are contact points organized by students for subject-related matters concerning their studies.

>> Departments

A total of 16 departments shape the course content and coordinate academic matters.