About Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences)

About Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences)

Hochschule Kaiserslautern, also known as the University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern, is a public institution established in 1971. It operates across three campuses located in Kaiserslautern, Pirmasens, and Zweibrücken in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The university offers a diverse range of programs through its five faculties: Applied Engineering, Applied Logistics and Polymer Sciences, Building and Design, Business Administration, and Computer Sciences and Microsystems Technology. With a student body of approximately 6,325 as of the 2020/21 academic year, Hochschule Kaiserslautern is one of the larger universities of applied sciences in the region. The institution emphasizes practical and application-oriented education, preparing students for careers in various industries. Research is a significant component of the university's mission, with focus areas including Integrated Miniaturised Systems, Sustainable Materials Products and Processes (STAMP), Reliable, Software-Intensive Systems (ZUSIS), and Highly Efficient Technical Systems (HTS).