Application Requirements and Eligibility
The eligibility of an applicant is assessed based on the following documents, which must be submitted in either German or English along with the enrollment application (applications are typically submitted digitally):- Degree Certificate: A certificate from the previous degree program indicating the final grade, duration of study, and academic achievements (e.g., Academic Transcript, Transcript of Records) or equivalent records of achievement and any other relevant documents.
- Course Descriptions: A description of the content of the achievements documented under item 1.
- Letter of Motivation: A statement outlining the reasons for pursuing the intended degree and an explanation of study objectives.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A description of professional and personal background, including explanations of practical skills and experience where applicable.
Note for Alumni: If the applicant has completed a Bachelor’s degree at TU Kaiserslautern or RPTU, only the documents described in items 1, 3, and 4 are required.
English Language Proficiency Requirements Proof of sufficient English language proficiency is required for the Master’s degree program. Sufficient English language proficiency is considered to be met only if:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification: The qualification according to § 65 Para. 1 HochSchG was obtained in Germany, or is at least equivalent to a German qualification regarding English language training.
- IELTS: A result of at least 6.5 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is provided.
- TOEFL: A test result of at least 81 points in the TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) or an equivalent examination result is provided.
- Examination Board: Proficiency is determined and confirmed by the Examination Board.
Furthermore, sufficient English language proficiency is deemed to be met a fortiori (without further question) if proficiency is demonstrated at a minimum of Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Application Deadlines
You can apply for enrollment in the summer semester, or winter semester
| Application Deadlines | for candidates who - are German or EU citizen - have a German degree (e.g. Abitur) - not needing a visa | for candidates from foreign countries outside the EU - candidates needing a visa | |
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| summer semester | 15 January | 31 October | |
| winter semester | 15 July | 30 April | |
Due to the usually high volume of applications, the decision and notification about admission will be communicated 6 weeks after the corresponding application deadline.
Transition from local Bachelor's towards Master's Courses of Studies
In case you are already enrolled in one of our Bachelor's Courses of Studies at the RPTU in Kaiserslautern please consider the specific Transition Rules.How do I become a student at RPTU in Kaiserslautern?
Please choose one of the following application methods:- Application via the RPTU portal
(mandatory for internal applicants and applicants from Germany) - Application via the department portal ApplyMSc
(mandatory for international applicants)
| Application via the RPTU portal | Application via ApplyMSc |
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You can find all important subject-independent information about studying in the
information
provided by the TU for students and prospective students.
This includes information on
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To support international students,
the ISGS (International School for Graduate Studies)
is available at RPTU in Kaiserslautern.
The ISGS advises you during your application and supports you throughout your studies, e.g.:
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| Please submit your application fully digitally via the RPTU application portal |
Use the online application platform The system will guide you through the application process. Questions can be sent to msc-application@cs.uni-kl.de. Please also refer to the information provided by the ISGS. |
Note on the application forms (both options):
Initially, only those attachments required for the qualification assessment are needed for the application.
All other attachments can be submitted later during enrollment.
Further information on study and living costs:
RPTU in Kaiserslautern is also required to charge a fee (60 EUR) for the evaluation and recognition of foreign certificates. Further information can be found here.