Actuarial and Financial Mathematics RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau

The programme is completely in English. Additional courses taught in German are available. Interested students can practice their German language skills.

Within the field of mathematics, the study programme focuses on financial mathematics, actuarial sciences, statistics, and computational methods. Lectures in the mentioned fields are accompanied by seminars, reading courses, and project seminars. In addition, the participants take modules like Insurance Economics, Economics of Banking, Dynamics of Financial Markets.

Winter semester: 30 April
(Early bird admission: 15 November)
Summer semester: 31 October

The research-oriented study programme contains practical training in real-world problems. The last semester is reserved for the Master's thesis.

Yes

No tuition fees

Social fee: 314 EUR per semester (including public transport ["Deutschland-Semesterticket"], free university sports courses, free printouts, reductions in RPTU canteen, etc.)

Assessment fee: 60 EUR (RPTU Kaiserslautern), 75 EUR (RPTU Landau) (single payment for verification of foreign certificates)

Recommended: German Language & Orientation Course for International Students: 800 EUR

Monthly cost of living: approx. 850 EUR (RPTU Kaiserslautern), approx. 950 EUR (RPTU Landau)
(including accommodation, health insurance, food, internet, phone, etc.)

For more information: 
https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students/why-kaiserslautern/fees-living-expenses

Applicants have to hold a qualified BSc degree in Mathematics or Economathematics (equivalent to the correspondent study programmes in Kaiserslautern). Profound knowledge in probability theory and stochastic is required.

Profound knowledge of the English language (e.g., TOEFL 550 paper-based/ 213 computer-based /80 Internet-based)

Winter semester: 30 April
(Early bird admission: 15 November)
Summer semester: 31 October

No

Student assistant jobs are available on a competitive basis at the university & its departments, at the affiliated research institutes of the Science & Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern (including DFKI, Max Planck, Fraunhofer, etc.), or at nearby companies (John Deere, Daimler, BASF, etc.).

Excellent students have good chances of finding jobs in research projects, but these are not usually granted in advance.

International Affairs RPTU supports international students in finding student jobs and in strengthening their professional network, e.g. by organising networking dialogues with executives from science and industry.

RPTU Kaiserslautern

The majority of our students live in residence halls located on or close to campus. The "Studierendenwerk" operates several large halls of residence in Kaiserslautern. Students submit housing applications directly to the Studierendenwerk. For international Master's or PhD students, International Affairs RPTU aims to arrange accommodation in these residence halls or in private accommodation as part of the pre-arrival service. The halls of residence have modern single, double or shared apartments with kitchenette, bathroom/WC, and modern facilities as well as internet access.

• Fully-furnished: kitchenette (no plates & pots, etc.), bed & mattress (no blankets & pillows), wardrobe, shelf, table, chair (no computer) – rent: approx. 250 to 350 EUR

Since accommodation is not automatically guaranteed with admission, a request for accommodation to ISGS is advisable.

Optional: To help international students get started in Kaiserslautern, the Studierendenwerk offers a starter package. This package can be purchased for 95 EUR: https://www.studierendenwerk-kaiserslautern.de/en/housing/international.

More information: https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students/travel-accommodation/accommodation

RPTU Landau

Accommodation is available in student residences or on the private housing market. A certain number of rooms in student residences are reserved for incoming international Master's students who enrol at RPTU Landau. Students can contact the Welcome Center for further information with regard to the application process or a search for private housing. E-mail: international@uni-landau.de

More information: https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students-landau/travel-accommodation/accommodation

International Affairs RPTU sets up interdisciplinary workshops, seminars and info sessions focusing on skills & competences needed to establish a career in the German (business) culture.

More information: https://rptu.de/international/master/current-students/enhance-your-degree 

International Affairs RPTU supports international students during every phase of their stay!

Before your arrival: Effective pre-arrival communication helps you handle application, visa, residence permit, and housing affairs.

Once you are here: As a warm-up to your studies, we offer an orientation course which combines German language training with administrative support (finding accommodation, registration process, visa, health insurance, rental contracts, etc.) & a cultural & social component including individual guidance in the first days, a campus & city tour, excursions, info sessions, social events, a welcome party, etc.

During your stay: We provide you with continuing support and accompany you on your way until graduation and entry into the German job market.

More information: https://rptu.de/en/international/home