Karlsruhe Institute of Technology - KIT
University’s presentation
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is “The Research University in the Helmholtz Association.” As the only German university of excellence with a national large-scale research sector, we offer our students, researchers, and employees unique learning, teaching, and working conditions. The roots of the academic education institution extend all the way back to 1825.
Nowhere else are your opportunities to become directly involved in research better. The spirit of KIT, one of the biggest science institutions in Europe, where long university tradition is combined with program-oriented cutting-edge research, is that all researchers get involved in teaching and that all students participate in thrilling research projects at an early stage of their studies.
Experience the variety of science and engineering in the context of social aspects. Humankind is facing global challenges. Mastering them with latest findings and solutions is the goal of research, teaching, and innovation at KIT. This includes the quick transfer of scientific findings to the market. For this reason, we support your entrepreneurial spirit early on during your studies at KIT. Graduates of KIT are among the most wanted young talents.
Address
Kaiserstraße 12
76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
Website
Social Network
Fields of Education
- Economic and Social Sciences
- Geography
- Sciences and Technologies
- Engineering
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Mia Tjandisaka
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
23.000
Proportion of international students
ca. 10 %
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
German
Level required
- A2
- B1
Official certification
Official certification not asked
Other languages of instruction
English
Level required for the other languages
- B2
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification not asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Clarifications about the courses
Using the "Extended Search for Events" on the page linked above, you can look for courses in English and also filter according to the field of study students are interested in. Please, bear in mind that you can also select the semester of your search.
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
We offer online courses only under request and in mutual agreement within a specific study programme.
Linguistic support
Pre-semester language classes cost 75 euros and take place three weeks before the semester starts. More information: www.intl.kit.edu/istudies/3173.php
During the semester German language classes are offered for free twice a week.
Equivalence of university credits
We use ECTS credits.
Additional fees
Yes
Use of additional fees
77 Euro per semester. It is not a tuition fee, it is only an administrative contribution that all students have to pay for administrative services at KIT.
Services available on the campus
Canteen, cinema, bars, cafes and some bike reparation's stations, library, study rooms for groups. The main campus is very close to the city centre. Therefore shops and many services are at a short distance.
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
All information are available at following link: www.studiumundbehinderung.kit.edu/english/index.php
On-campus accommodation solutions?
Yes
Accommodation solutions and amounts
There are different dorms on campus or very close to it: www.kit.edu/study/living-in-karlsruhe.php
Costs may vary between 209 and 251 Euro per month in the public student dorms.