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For questions, feedback, or further information:
Julia Kleine: julia.kleine[at]rptu.de
Maike Rech: maike.rech[at]rptu.de
What would have to change for you to come to campus (even) more often?
- Longer opening hours for the cafeteria and snack bar: 142
- More water dispensers: 134
- Air conditioning in the library: 80
- Air conditioning in additional rooms: 68
- Better quality and wider selection of cafeteria meals: 55
- Snack and beverage vending machines: 33
- More restrooms: 25
- Lower prices in the cafeteria: 17
- Repair of broken electrical outlets: 13
- More microwaves: 11
- Better food service in Building 1: 9
- Shorter or easier route to the cafeteria: 8
- Elimination of the Robotic Kitchen: 2
- Café: 1
- Longer opening hours for the library and study rooms: 146
- More and better-equipped study rooms: 54
- Repair of the broken light in the lower library restroom in Landau: 22
- Computer lab: 6
- Better coordination of room reservations: 6
- Better Wi-Fi connection: 3
- Modernization of buildings: 1
- More bike racks at the branch locations: 1
- Free parking spaces: 88
- Better train connections: 43
- Better bus service: 24
- Cheaper train tickets: 18
- including the Deutschlandticket as part of the semester fee, as well as cheaper tickets in general
- No Deutschlandticket: 9
- Rest and quiet rooms: 33
- More recreational activities: 14
- including a free barbecue area, more parties, more cultural events, and more offerings from CampusPlus
- Prayer rooms: 9
- Sports hall: 1
- Fewer online courses: 4
- Own work schedule as an obstacle: 3
- More courses on campus instead of at off-campus locations: 2
What do the results show?
Whether students come to campus and how long they stay there does not depend solely on the courses offered. Feedback shows that the existing infrastructure, the quality of the campus environment, and the campus’s accessibility also play an important role.
Longer opening hours for the library, study rooms, the dining hall, and the cafeteria were mentioned particularly often. Other key concerns include a greater number of water dispensers, air-conditioned rooms, and additional, well-equipped workspaces. The campus is thus perceived not only as a venue for events but also as a place to learn, work, and spend time.
Another key focus is accessibility. From the students’ perspective, free parking and better train and bus connections could encourage them to visit the campus more often. In addition, students mentioned quiet spaces, recreational activities, and other amenities that could make their time on campus longer and more enjoyable.
Note on the Results
A total of about 400 students participated in the 2026 Campus Tour. The numbers cited in the individual results do not refer to the percentage of participants, but rather to how frequently that statement was mentioned.
The feedback that had already been provided was visible to subsequent participants, who could add to it. Finally, all results were compiled and analyzed.
The numbers highlighted in bold indicate the number of times each statement was mentioned.