Informations for New Students

Why shall I study Computer Science at Kaiserslautern?

There are many reasons to study computer science at Kaiserslautern University of Technology:

• Excellent ranking in all surveys (continuously leading ranks)
• Large spectrum in teaching and research
  (25 specialization fields)
• seven Bachelor's/Master's courses of studies
• Possibility for special PhD-studies subsequent to the "Vordiplom" and Bachelor's degree respectively
• Direct connection to three leading computer science institutes directly at the campus of the university
  (DFKI, Fraunhofer IESE, and MPI)
• ...

What course of studies is the right one for me?

There are five different Courses of Studies in the department of computer science:

• Bachelor's/Master's course of studies "Computer Science"
• Bachelor's/Master's course of studies "Applied Computer Science"
• three non-consecutive Master's course of studies (for lateral-entry students with a Bachelor's degree)
• Teaching positions at grammar schools and vocational colleges
• Computer Science PhD-program

The differences between the courses of studies as well as their exact description are presented in detail in the computer science Study Guide.

How do I become a student at Kaiserslautern University of Technology?

You will find all important subject-independent info regarding the studies in the brochure Information of the University of Technology for students and people interested in studying. This comprises informations about:

• Application / Enrollment
• Dates (application / enrollment deadlines)
• BaföG and other types of sponsoring
• Hints for students from foreign countries
• ...

For some (restricted) courses of studies there are some specific conditions that have to be met. Please refer to the topic "How To Apply" at the individual Courses of Studies.

How do my studies start?

At the beginning of the studies, various introduction lectures will be offered each semester:

• Introduction week of students' union computer science (1 - 9 April 2010, enrollment necessary!)
• Pre-Course on Mathematics (6 - 9 April 2010, enrollment required!)
• Pre-Course on Computer Science (19 - 23 October 2009)
• Computer introduction and computer training by SCI
• Lectures on: "Introduction into the studies of computer science"

Further information can be obtained from Students' Union Computer Science.

• Overview on introduction week
• The starter info "Hitchhiker" is available at the students' union as a PDF-File and in a printed form from the students' union and in the dean's office respectively.

How does it go on?

Everything else on the studies, lectures and exams can be found under Studies and Study Guide. Information can also be obtained from the contact persons of the department who you can reach via our Contact Addresses.