Technical University of Kaiserslautern: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #636 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #258 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #47 of 369 | In Germany |
| #2 of 18 | In Rhineland-Palatinate |
| #1 of 2 | In Kaiserslautern |
| #95 of 1,002 | For Database Administration |
| Top50% | For 154 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 13,607
- Male:Female Ratio
- 60:40
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uni-kl.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 30%*
* The Technical University of Kaiserslautern is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 13,607 |
Research profile
Technical University of Kaiserslautern is a world-class research university with 37,170 scientific papers published and 797,927 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Technical University of Kaiserslautern majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 541 | 3513 |
| 1994 | 561 | 3577 |
| 1995 | 539 | 4503 |
| 1996 | 593 | 5007 |
| 1997 | 522 | 5088 |
| 1998 | 678 | 5574 |
| 1999 | 626 | 6075 |
| 2000 | 640 | 6619 |
| 2001 | 588 | 6998 |
| 2002 | 858 | 9912 |
| 2003 | 788 | 9726 |
| 2004 | 712 | 10221 |
| 2005 | 831 | 12472 |
| 2006 | 831 | 13672 |
| 2007 | 926 | 15827 |
| 2008 | 878 | 17281 |
| 2009 | 967 | 19035 |
| 2010 | 1018 | 20729 |
| 2011 | 1078 | 23352 |
| 2012 | 1152 | 25625 |
| 2013 | 1238 | 27880 |
| 2014 | 1445 | 30425 |
| 2015 | 1319 | 31791 |
| 2016 | 1370 | 33511 |
| 2017 | 1431 | 36136 |
| 2018 | 1502 | 38135 |
| 2019 | 1473 | 41489 |
| 2020 | 1521 | 48353 |
| 2021 | 1780 | 55828 |
| 2022 | 1557 | 52976 |
| 2023 | 1272 | 57026 |
| 2024 | 835 | 51229 |
| 2025 | 576 | 43446 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Technical University of Kaiserslautern gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €150 |
| Master's Degree | €250 |
| Doctoral Degree | Free |
All costs are in Euros (€).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Technical University of Kaiserslautern.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Bioengineering, Biology, Biophysics, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Health Sciences, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Techniques, Molecular Biology, Physics, Production Engineering, Real Estate, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sports, Wood Technology |
|---|---|
| Diplom (Univ) | Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering |
| Master | Adult Education, Applied Mathematics, Automotive Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Education of the Handicapped, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Food Technology, Geography, Health Administration, Human Resources, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Neurosciences, Physics, Primary Education, Production Engineering, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Safety Engineering, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Software Engineering, Sports, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Toxicology, Wood Technology |
| PhD | Architecture, Biology, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences |
| Habilitation | Biology, Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences |
Technical University of Kaiserslautern alumni
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Reem Alabali Radovan
- Enrolled in the Technical University of Kaiserslautern
- Studied in 2017
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Reem Alabali Radovan is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who has been serving as the Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development in the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz since May 2025.
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Katja Leikert
- Enrolled in the Technical University of Kaiserslautern
- Studied English studies and political science
- Occupations
- politicianpolitical scientist
- Biography
-
Katja Isabel Leikert is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has been serving as a member of the Bundestag (Germany's national parliament) since 2013, representing the Hanau electoral district. Within the CDU/CSU Bundestag Group, parliamentary colleagues elected her one of the alliance's eleven Bundestag deputy chairpersons in January 2018.
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Klaus Knopper
- Occupations
- computer scientistengineerprogrammeruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Klaus Knopper is a German electrical engineer and free software developer.
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Mechthild Heil
- Enrolled in the Technical University of Kaiserslautern
- 1981-1988 graduated with Diplom in architecture
- Occupations
- architectengineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Mechthild Heil is a German architect and politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has been serving as a member of the Bundestag from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate since 2009.
Technical University of Kaiserslautern faculties and divisions
| Centre : Analysis of Materials and Surfaces | Physics |
|---|---|
| Centre : Nano Structuring | Nanotechnology |
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture |
| Faculty : Biology | Biology |
| Faculty : Business Studies and Economics | Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Management |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Toxicology |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Faculty : Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Faculty : Electrical and Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Faculty : Mechanical and Process Engineering | Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering |
| Faculty : Physics | Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Spatial and Environmental Planning | Environmental Management, Town Planning |
| Institute : Biotechnology and Drug Research | Biotechnology |
| Institute : Composite Materials | Materials Engineering |
| Institute : Experimental Software Engineering | Software Engineering |
| Institute : Max Planck | Software Engineering |
| Institute : Physical Measurement | Measurement and Precision Engineering |
| Institute : Technical and Industrial Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Research Division : Artificial Intelligence | Artificial Intelligence |
| Research Division : Technology and Work | Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | TUK Technische Universität Kaiserslautern |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 3049 Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 47 Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfaltz, 67653 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 101,000 |