Interested in studying at RPTU's Chemistry department?
Then you've come to the right place!
We offer you general information and videos about the study opportunities at the Department of Chemistry at RPTU, an insight into our introductory program at the start of your studies, tips on possible subject choices and your future career fields.
We hope you enjoy browsing our website and find it interesting! If you have any questions, please contact our Student Advisory Service.
You can submit your application for the degree programs at the Department of Chemistry via the RPTU application portal. There you will also find further information on the application procedure and all dates and deadlines to be observed.
Introducing the chemistry department!
Video - Summer 2021
To kick things off, our university management will welcome you together with the other first semester students at RPTU.
In the department, the students of our student council offer you a "Ersti program" shortly before the lectures begin. They will introduce you to the department, explain the portals you will need in your everyday study life and help you to network within and beyond your semester.
First-year student council
The preliminary course in mathematics will make it easier for you to start your first semester and you will get to know the students from your semester.
You can get an overview of the (voluntary) kick-off program through our "Ersti-Flyer" and our page for first-year students.
CHE Ranking WS 2024/25
In the CHE University Ranking 2024/25, results in the top range were achieved for the subject of Chemistry at RPTU Campus Kaiserslautern in the following categories:
- General study situation
- Support during studies
- Study organization
- Laboratory practicals
- Interdisciplinary competencies
- Scientific competencies
- Methodological competencies.
Study food chemistry at RPTU:
"Simply dare": Starting food chemistry studies after vocational training
Without an Abitur - but with a qualifying vocational training - Nico Becker started his studies in food chemistry in the winter semester 2021/22.
Studying at the interface between chemistry and business administration
Florian Steiner is currently studying the Bachelor's degree program "Chemistry with a Focus on Economics" at RPTU, which prepares him for the Master's degree program in Business Studies and Economics ...
"I was able to develop my personality further"
Student teacher Luisa Klappenberger and sports student Grischa Walzer report on the "Sportistry" project ...
Information on Unisport (over 100 sports!) and Unifit (a fitness studio directly on campus) as well as on the Campus Plus offers (e.g. hammock park) or selected major events at RPTU can be found on the pages of the
Would you like to sing in the choir or play in the orchestra, take part in the photo club or join the theater club during your studies? You can find information on this and much more on the pages of
The degree course can be followed by a doctorate:
Further details can be found on our subpage on"Doctorates".
Information on careers (with and without a doctorate):
- Information page of the German Chemical Society (GdCH)
RPTU Stories from the professional world:
Further questions about our subjects and degree programs?
Our student advisors will be happy to help you throughout the year!
The next study information days at RPTU will take place on the following dates:
May 13, 2026 at RPTU in Kaiserslautern
May 19, 2026 at RPTU in Landau
More information about the program will follow in spring 2026 on our website Study Info Days at RPTU.