Rhineland-Palatinate

Discover a multitude of career opportunities in the heart of Rhineland-Palatinate, a dynamic German state at the crossroads of Europe. Renowned for its rich culture, unspoilt natural environment and thriving economy, Rhineland-Palatinate attracts talent from all over the world. Explore a diverse range of companies, from international giants to innovative SMEs and emerging start-ups. Immerse yourself in sectors such as chemicals, engineering, food and tourism.

In addition, Rhineland-Palatinate is home to a number of renowned academic institutions, including the University of Mainz and the University of Trier, offering a diverse range of study and research programmes, conducive to professional and personal fulfilment.

Join a dynamic community of passionate professionals and discover an ideal balance between work and leisure. With its charming historic towns, picturesque vineyards and natural landscapes, Rhineland-Palatinate offers an incomparable quality of life. Explore the exciting opportunities that await you in this region, where tradition and innovation meet in harmony.

The Rhineland’s main cities include Mainz (with a population of around 217,000), Ludwigshafen on the Rhine (with around 173,000 inhabitants) and Koblenz (with around 113,000 inhabitants), offering a stimulating and diverse professional environment.

Careers that are recruiting

Rhineland-Palatinate offers a wide range of career opportunities, particularly in the industrial sector, especially in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, the commercial vehicle industry, mechanical engineering, the rubber and plastics industry and the metalworking sector. Cutting-edge technologies are also developing strongly, thanks to researchers in the high-tech region of Kaiserslautern. Agriculture is also an important activity in the Land, with winegrowers in the Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Mosel, Nahe, Mittelrhein and Ahr regions producing around 90% of Germany’s wine exports.

Moving to Rhineland-Palatinate

Have you just moved to Rhineland-Palatinate? Willkommen! The region offers an exceptional living environment with a varied landscape of forests, mountains and rivers (particularly the Rhine and Moselle). A wide range of outdoor leisure activities, such as hiking, cycling and boating, ensure a balanced lifestyle.

The region is known for its relaxed atmosphere and low cost of living compared to other German regions.

It is home to top-quality higher education institutions, such as the University of Mainz and the Technical University of Kaiserslautern, offering courses in high-demand areas such as science, engineering and technology.

The region is well served by the transport network, with fast connections to major European cities, notably via nearby Frankfurt airport and the motorways.

Rhineland-Palatinate is a cosmopolitan region with a highly diverse population, welcoming people of different nationalities and cultures. This makes for an inclusive and enriching environment for international workers.

You can find all the key information and procedures you need to follow when relocating to Germany on the multilingual ‘Make it in Germany’ and ‘Make it in Rheinland-Pflaz’ portals:

The cities of Rhineland-Palatinate & useful information

Discover the main cities of Rhineland-Palatinate! Here you can find practical information for each city on essential administrative procedures, culture, etc. 

Publications