RPTU Young International Talent Program

RPTU Young International Talent Program. 1-week STEM-orientation program at RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau for international talented applicants who are still in school!

You’re still in school but already dreaming of starting a STEM degree at an excellent, research-oriented technical university in Germany?

Apply for 1-week STEM orientation program in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics @ RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau!

Program description:
In August 2026 RPTU invites talented international students to give you a hands-on and inspiring insight into what studying at a German technical university will look like – through workshops, lab visits, campus life, application training and much more!

Why join the program?

Partial scholarships available for especially talented applicants
Chance to receive special admission to RPTU in individual cases
Certificate of participation and one-on-one academic advising
Insight into the German university system and student life
Support with travel and accommodation
Priority access to RPTU’s international degree programs

Who can apply?
The program is open to international students aged 17 to 19 who are in their final or penultimate year of school and who show strong academic performance in STEM subjects, and are highly motivated to study in Germany. An interest in one of the bachelor’s degree programs of RPTU is ideal. Even if you don’t yet have a formal German university entrance qualification, you can apply – special admission may be granted in exceptional cases, based on individual assessment. Conversational English skills needed; no language certificate is required.

When does the program start?