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

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

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

RPTU account

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AI compass

Start your studies with the AI Compass at RPTU! You will be immersed in the world of artificial intelligence right from the start: You will learn technical basics, discuss ethical issues and use AI tools in practice. Interdisciplinary, close to research and future-oriented.

The course takes place as part of the introductory and orientation activities (preliminary courses, orientation weeks) and is offered as a face-to-face format with supplementary online offerings.

To the KI-Kompass program & registration

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Student councils

 

First semester events

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Events Kaiserslautern

 

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Events Landau

 

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

Mathematics pre-courses

Kaiserslautern
The preliminary mathematics course starts on 1.10.2025. All information is available here.

Landau
The mathematics pre-course starts on 29.09.2025. All information can be found here.

All information for first-year students at a glance

Easy to find

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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 everyday student life.

Campus life

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 studying, the UniBib also offers courses under the motto "fit to study".

>>General Students' Committee Kaiserslautern

>>General Students' Committee Landau

The AStA represents the interests of students towards 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.