Mathematics International RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau

Master's students specialise in one of the following categories:

• Algebra, Cryptography & Number Theory
• Algebraic Geometry & Computer Algebra
• AI in Mathematics
• Modelling & Scientific Computing
• PDEs
• Systems and Control Theory
• Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
• Optimisation
• Data Science: Statistics and AI

With their application, students choose a specialisation from:

• Algebra, Geomatry & Computer Algebra
• Analysis & Stochastics
• Modelling and Scientific Computing (Industrial Mathematics)
• Optimisation and Stochastics (Economathematics)

All students have to collect 120 to 140 credit points, of which six credits are given for two seminars and 30 for the Master's thesis, which is written during the last semester. The remaining credit points must be earned from lectures in the following categories:

• Specialisation 30 to 51 CP
• Pure Mathematics 9 to 30 CP
• Applied Mathematics 18 to 30 CP
• Non-Mathematical Subject 6 to12 CP

In all areas of specialisation, the duration of studies in the Master's programme is four semesters. The fourth semester is reserved for preparation of the thesis.

The academic year is divided into two semesters, a winter semester (1 October until 31 March) and a summer semester (1 April until 30 September). During the winter semester, most of the lectures are held from the end of October until the end of February, and during the summer semester, they are held from the end of April until the end of July.

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (equivalent to the local Bachelor's programme) with above-average results

SOCIAL FEE: 350 EUR per semester (including public transport ("Deutschland-Semesterticket"), reductions at the RPTU canteen, university sports, etc.)

ASSESSMENT FEE (for verification of foreign certificates): 60 EUR

RECOMMENDED: German language & orientation course: 800 EUR

MONTHLY COST OF LIVING: approx. 850 EUR (including accommodation, health insurance, food, internet, phone, etc.)

More information: 
Fees & Living Expenses — RPTU Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau

Student assistant jobs are available on a competitive basis at the university & its departments, at the affiliated research institutes of the Science & Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern (including DFKI, Max Planck, Fraunhofer, etc.) or at nearby companies (John Deere, Daimler, BASF, etc.).

Excellent students have good chances of finding jobs in research projects, but these jobs are not usually granted in advance.

International Affairs RPTU supports international students in finding student jobs and in strengthening their professional networks, e.g. by organising networking dialogues with executives from science and industry.

Moreover, the university offers a student assistant job portal:
Hiwi-Stellenbörse — RPTU Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau

International Affairs RPTU supports international students in finding (student) jobs and in deepening their professional networks, e.g. by organising networking dialogues with executives from science and industry as informal career meetings.

Furthermore, we set up interdisciplinary workshops, seminars and information sessions focusing on the skills & competences students need to integrate in the German (business) culture.

More information on how to enhance your degree can be found at our related website for international students: https://rptu.de/international/master/current-students/enhance-your-degree.

ACCOMMODATION @ RPTU in KAISERSLAUTERN:

The majority of our students live in residence halls located on or close to campus. The "Studierendenwerk" operates several large halls of residence in Kaiserslautern. Students submit housing applications directly to the Studierendenwerk. For international Master's or PhD students, International Affairs RPTU aims at arranging accommodation in these residence halls or in private accommodation within its pre-arrival service. The halls of residence have modern single, double or shared apartments with kitchenette, bathroom/WC, and modern facilities as well as internet access. 

• Fully-furnished: kitchenette (no plates & pots, etc.), bed & mattress (no blankets & pillows), wardrobe, shelf, table, chair (no computer)
• Rent: approx. 250 to 350 EUR

Since accommodation is not automatically guaranteed with admission, a request for accommodation to International Affairs ISGS is advisable.

Optional: To help international students get started in Kaiserslautern, the "Studierendenwerk" offers a starter package for the apartment. This package can be purchased for 95 EUR: https://www.studierendenwerk-kaiserslautern.de/en/housing/international.

More information: https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students/travel-accommodation/accommodation