Why Study Computer Science in Kaiserslautern?

Kaiserslautern is one of Germany's most important IT hubs. Studying in the Department of Computer Science at RPTU combines an excellent foundational education with direct access to cutting-edge international research:

• Top Rankings: Consistently top rankings in nationwide surveys confirm the high quality of our academic programs and teaching.
• Modern academic structure: Diverse and forward-looking bachelor's and master's degree programs, which can be flexibly tailored to your own interests.
• A Direct Path to Research: Opportunity to pursue a specialized doctoral program immediately after earning a bachelor's degree (or intermediate diploma).
• World-class institutes right on campus: Direct access to three of Germany’s leading computer science research institutes: the DFKI (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence), the Fraunhofer IESE, and the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS). They offer ideal conditions for exciting thesis projects and lucrative student assistant jobs.

A Wide Range of Subjects & Areas of Specialization

With a broad range of teaching and research opportunities, the program allows students to tailor their focus to their specific interests. In terms of content, our curriculum is organized into these core subject areas: