Mint-EC-Camp Workshop
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Mint-EC-Camp Workshop

Theory and Practice? Of Course, Both!

A mathematics degree at RPTU Kaiserslautern is not just about cramming theory. We combine knowledge, innovative teaching, excellent research, and practical applications. The close connection to the world-leading Institute for Industrial Mathematics, Fraunhofer ITWM, makes your studies unique – this combination is found nowhere else!

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Workshop Math-Talent-School
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Workshop Math-Talent-School

You in the Spotlight!

With us, you’re not just a number! We offer you personal guidance, intensive support, and assist you in your bachelor’s or master’s studies with scholarships and special funding programs. Together, we help you unfold your full potential – in line with our motto: »Challenge and Support.«

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Math Talent School 2018
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Math Talent School 2018

Top Ranking and Career Kickstart

RPTU Kaiserslautern is one of the top universities in Germany. Graduates in Mathematics »Made in Kaiserslautern« are highly sought after. Thanks to close collaboration with the Fraunhofer ITWM and a strong focus on applied research, the program offers first-class career opportunities and opens doors!

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Campus Lernen im Grünen
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Campus Lernen im Grünen

Living and Learning in a Green Environment

The RPTU Kaiserslautern campus offers more than concrete – short distances, plenty of nature, and small classes ensure a pleasant and stress-free study experience. On top of that, there are affordable, nice apartments and low living costs. And the Palatinate Forest? It’s right on your doorstep! If you want to stay active, the university’s wide range of sports opportunities provides the perfect balance to your studies.

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International Studieren
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International Studieren

Studying Abroad Made Easy

Do you want to spend time abroad during your studies without hassle? Thanks to our international network, a semester abroad fits seamlessly into your study plan, broadens your horizons, and turns your mathematics degree into a global experience.

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Welcome to the Felix Klein Center for Mathematics!

Are you fascinated by mathematics? Then the Felix Klein Center for Mathematics is the right place for you! Whether your focus is on school, university studies, or a teaching career, the Center’s goal is to support mathematics enthusiasts and build networks.

The Felix Klein Center for Mathematics serves as the institutional link between the Department of »Mathematics« at the Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM. It was founded in December 2008 as part of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate’s “Mathematics Initiative” and is named after the renowned mathematician and science organizer Felix Klein (1849–1925). The Center brings together excellent research and teaching in both pure and applied mathematics at the Kaiserslautern campus.

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Felix-Klein-Colloquium / RPTU Kaiserslautern / 17.11.2026

Model Reduction For PDEs – Benefits, Chances, Limitations And Challenges

At the »Felix Klein Colloquium« on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 5:15 p.m., Prof. Dr. Karsten Urban from the Ulm University will speak on the topic of RBM and explain the theoretical foundations, opportunities, and limitations of the method.

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Blick über den Tellerrand / Hybrid Talk / 05.11.2026

What Can Ludwig Wittgenstein’s »Remarks on Colors« Still Tell Us Today?

Colors are part of our everyday lives. Ludwig Wittgenstein wondered whether they are really as distinctive as they seem. Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Kusch shows how these 20th-century reflections remain relevant today.
Our series of lectures is held in German.

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Interview / 17.09.2026

Felix Klein Academy Autumn School 2026

As early as 2023, Leonhard Mühlberger was introduced to applied mathematics and the Kaiserslautern campus through the Math Talent School. Three years later, he is now beginning his mathematics studies and participating in the Autumn School as a new scholarship recipient of the Felix Klein Academy. We spoke with him about his experiences and his journey.

 

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Kaiserslautern / Impressions / 15.06.2026

Impressions MINT-EC-Girls-Camp

At the Math Talent School 2026, 18 female students explored fascinating topics in probability, data analysis, and optimization. At the same time, they gained valuable insights into studying mathematics, mathematical research, and career opportunities in the field.

Studying and Practical Research? With Us, You Can Do Both!

Learn more about studying mathematics and the everyday working life of mathematicians in the Lautrer Math Stories.

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