You’re still in school or just graduated from high school? 
Maybe in Bogotá, Ankara, Jakarta or somewhere else in the world?🌏🌎🌍
But already dreaming of starting a STEM degree at an  excellent, research-oriented technical university in Germany? 🏁🚀
 

▶▶ Then the 💥 RPTU Young International Talent Program 💥 might be just what you’re looking for❗ 🎯
 

✅ Every year in August RPTU invites talented international applicants who are still in school or just graduated from high school to take part in one-week STEM orientation program in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The aim is to give you a hands-on and inspiring insight into what studying at RPTU - a German technical university - will look like, through workshops, lab visits, campus life, application training and much more! 🤩
 

🎯 Who can apply?

The program is open to international students aged 17 to 19 who are in their final year of high school or just graduated from high school and who show strong academic performance in STEM subjects, and are highly motivated to study in Germany. An interest in one of the bachelor's degree programs of RPTU is ideal. Even if you don’t yet have a formal German university entrance qualification, you can apply – special admission may be granted in exceptional cases, based on individual assessment. Conversational English skills needed (B2 – CEFR).
 

📆 When does the program start?

The first edition of the program took place from December 08-12, 2025.
The second edition will take place from August 10-13, 2026 (Day of arrival: Aug. 09 , Day of departure: Aug. 14)
 

📩 How to apply?

If you wish to apply for our RPTU Young International Talent Program sign up now in our application portal!  
More information regarding the application procedure can be found on our checklist!
You need help? Don't hesitate to contact us: refinta-young-talent[at]rptu.de
 

⏰Application deadline: 

→ Sunday, May 17, 2026

Please note: Applicants can expect to receive feedback on their application approximately 2-3 weeks after the application deadline (early June 2026).
 

 ✅ Why join the program?

🔹  Priority access to RPTUs bachelor’s degree programs 
🔹  Possibility of individual admission to a RPTU bachelor’s degrees program based on personal assessment center 
🔹  Insight into the RPTU and campus life
🔹  Individual counselling on study and application for international students
🔹  Partial scholarships available for especially talented applicants 
🔹  Certificate of participation

💶 Scholarship:

The scholarship covers hotel costs (including breakfast) and partial – or in some cases full – reimbursement of travel costs. In all cases, travel costs will be reimbursed after the event and upon receipt of the travel costs receipts. The program itself is free of charge. Exact details will be communicated individually to the admitted participants.


👉 Ready to take the first step  towards your future at RPTU? 🤩 → Apply now!
 📞📩 In case of questions, we remain at your disposal! Just reach out: refinta-young-talent[at]rptu.de