Postgraduate Distance Studies

The Distance and Independent Studies Center at TU Kaiserslautern offers one of the leading distance learning programs in Germany. The DISC web pages provide comprehensive information about your program and how to enroll.

Please visit your desired program on the DISC page. You will be directed to the appropriate portal so you can complete your application.

Link to the Distance and Independent Studies Center.

Are you already familiar with all of the information provided there? Good. Now you are ready to continue with your online application.

If you are unable to complete the online application, download the application form here:

• Application form for enrolment (german)
• Key directory for application form
• Application form for enrolment (english)

For the enrolment to the English-language Masters distance education programmes ("Software Engineering for Embedded Systems" and "Nanotechnology") a sufficient proof of English proficiency is necessary. These can be evidenced by:

-an English-language first degree
-Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages): C1
-Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE): Grade C
-IELTS: 6.0
-TOEFL computer: 213
-TOEFL Paper: 550

If you have otherwise acquired English language skills, e.g. from occupation or education, please fill out this declaration and send this with your application form:

• Declaration of proficiency in English

Early admissions

You may apply for early admission by completing, printing, and returning the online application. Send the completed application with the required supporting documents prior to the application deadline to the address shown below:

TU Kaiserslautern
Office of Student Affairs
Postfach 3049
67653 Kaiserslautern

• Online application

If you have completed your Abitur, enclose the following documents with your application:

• University entrance qualification (Abitur, graduation certificate, diploma, undergrad certificates from a university applied science, other proof of completed university and state exams, etc.).
• Proof of health insurance (please read the special notes in this pamphlet).
• Postal stamp worth 1.45 euros.
• Photo
  
  

If still attending a secondary school, the following documents are required:

• As a minimum, the mid-year report from your junior year (grade 11/1).
• A written, positive recommendation from your school leadership, which highlights any special talents.
• A written, positive review by the faculty of the program you wish to attend.
• Resume (CV)
• Photo
• Postal stamp worth 1.45 euros.http://www.adobe.de/products/acrobat/readstep.html.