| Ownership | Public, Baden-Württemberg |
|---|---|
| City | Karlsruhe |
| Founded | 1825 |
| Students | ≈ 25,196 |
| Programmes | 17 programmes · 10 bachelor's, 6 master's, 5 in English |
| German for enrolment | B1 |
| Tuition fee |
€1,500 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students€1,500 Semester contribution€184
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €184 per semester |
| Application | Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Campus Nord, Campus Ost, Campus Süd, Campus West |
| Studienkolleg | Studienkolleg of the KIT (Karlsruher Institute for Technology) (own) |
KIT combines the traditions of a renowned technical university and a major large-scale research institution in a very unique way. In research and education, KIT assumes responsibility for contributing to the sustainable solution of the grand challenges that face the society, industry, and the environment. For this purpose, KIT uses its financial and human resources with maximum efficiency. The scientists of KIT communicate the contents and results of their work to society.
Engineering sciences, natural sciences, the humanities, and social sciences make up the scope of subjects covered by KIT. In high interdisciplinary interaction, scientists of these disciplines study topics extending from the fundamentals to application and from the development of new technologies to the reflection of the relationship between man and technology. For this to be accomplished in the best possible way, KIT’s research covers the complete range from fundamental research to close-to-industry, applied research and from small research partnerships to long-term large-scale research projects. Scientific sincerity and the striving for excellence are the basic principles of our activities.
Worldwide exchange of knowledge, large-scale international research projects, numerous global cooperative ventures, and cultural diversity characterize and enrich the life and work at KIT. Academic education at KIT is guided by the principle of research-oriented teaching. Early integration into interdisciplinary research projects and international teams and the possibility of using unique research facilities open up exceptional development perspectives for our students.
The development of viable technologies and their use in industry and the society are the cornerstones of KIT’s activities. KIT supports innovativeness and entrepreneurial culture in various ways. Moreover, KIT supports a culture of creativity, in which employees and students have time and space to develop new ideas.
Cooperation of KIT employees, students, and members is characterized by mutual respect and trust. Achievements of every individual are highly appreciated. Employees and students of KIT are offered equal opportunities irrespective of the person. Family-friendliness is a major objective of KIT as an employer. KIT supports the compatibility of job and family. As a consequence, the leadership culture of KIT is also characterized by respect and cooperation. Personal responsibility and self-motivation of KIT employees and members are fostered by transparent and participative decisions, open communication, and various options for life-long learning.
The structure of KIT is tailored to its objectives in research, education, and innovation. It supports flexible, synergy-based cooperation beyond disciplines, organizations, and hierarchies. Efficient services are rendered to support KIT employees and members in their work.
Young people are our future. Reliable offers and career options excellently support KIT’s young scientists and professionals in their professional and personal development.
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. This university has its own college; the others listed here are its partner colleges.
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
| Tuition fee | €1,500 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students | €1,500 |
| Semester contribution | €184 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Karlsruhe: housing, transport, costs →Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.
