City guide
Kaiserslautern
Everyday places around the city centre for a student arriving from India — from OpenStreetMap, plus what the universities themselves say about living here.
37
Supermarkets within 4 km
5
Indian / Asian groceries
2
Indian restaurants
20
Pharmacies within 3 km
0
Temples & gurdwaras
Main station: Kaiserslautern Hauptbahnhof (0.8 km from the centre)
Indian & Asian groceries
Found by their names in OpenStreetMap (e.g. 'India', 'Asia', 'Spice', 'Bazaar'). Check opening hours and what they stock before you go.
Supermarkets
37 supermarkets within 4 km of the centre, by chain.
Hindu temples & gurdwaras
None found within 15 km.
Hospitals
In an emergency call 112 (ambulance, fire) — free, 24/7.
Public universities in Kaiserslautern
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
21 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) MONTHLY COST OF LIVING: approx. 850 EUR (including accommodation, health insurance, food, internet, phone, etc.) More information: Fees & Living Expenses — RPTU Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau
Accommodation (university's description)
ACCOMMODATION @ RPTU in 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 at arranging accommodation in these residence halls or in private accommodation within its 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 International Affairs ISGS is advisable. Optional: To help international students get started in Kaiserslautern, the "Studierendenwerk" offers a starter package for the apartment. 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
Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences
1 course · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) Approx. 750 to 800 EUR is usually enough to cover personal expenses.
Accommodation (university's description)
Student residences are typically spread over the city. The private market offers further possibilities. Rent is approx. 250 to 300 EUR per month.