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
Number of students in the institution
23.000
Proportion of international students
ca. 10 %
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
Link towards the catalogue of courses
Services are available on your 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.
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
German
Level required
- A2
- B1
Official certification
Official certification not asked