How to apply
Thank you for your interest in our academic programs (Bachelor, Diplom or state exams). We hope to welcome you to our university. These web pages will provide you with some initial information that will help you planning your stay. For additional assistance please feel free to reach out to our staff.
Practical Information
Before you apply to study at TU Kaiserslautern it is importan to learn how a German university is organized an understand the proceures for studying here.
A helpful overview of all the topics related to studying in Germany is provided under "Information about studying in Germany – Study-in!".
Course selection
Your decision about a program of study should focus on your strengths. This is especially relevant if you should require a visa or residence permit, because it may also be checked in this context whether the desired program meets the requirements and has a chance of favorable consideration.
Before enrolling in an undergraduate program, it is important to make sure the degree will be recognized in whichever country you plan to reside. The academic program for the teaching profession (i.e., for future teachers), for example, is generally not recommended for international students.
Choose from our undergraduate degree programs here.
Applying for Admission
Before beginning the application process, it is importent for you to determine weheter you have satisfied all the prerequisites for admission to a German university.
We have prepared the following information to assist you with this:
• Necessary certificates and documentation
• German language requirements
• More informations about the application process
Preparing to Study at TU Kaiserslautern
After beeing accepted to the university you will need to make many logistical arrangements. Some questions you should ask yourself include:
- Do I need a visa?
- How can I plan my arrival?
- How do I find a place to stay?
- German language test and classes, how does this work?
- What documents do I need for registration?
- What happens next?
Countdown, TU Kaiserslautern´s online portal designed to help new students prepare for their studies, can help you answer these an many other questions.
You can find important information you need to know before you arrive, during your enrollment process, during your first semester on campus and beyond.
Registering for Countdown requires a written invitation, which will be sent to you along with your acceptance letter.
Learn more about Countdown here.
