Karlsruhe Institute of Technology - KIT

parue le 30/01/2023
Europe En DEU Economic and Social Sciences Geography Sciences and Technologies Engineering

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

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