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From June 22–27, 2026, Tour Eucor invites you to a five-day cycling trip through the Upper Rhine region, connecting all five Eucor universities. The tour is open to all cycling enthusiasts who wish to explore new cities. Starting and ending in Karlsruhe, the route includes stops in Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Basel, and Freiburg. Evening programs will further enrich the experience. Registration is open until February 21, 2026.

From February 16, 2026 to March 9, 2026 students will have the opportunity to apply for the EPICUR summer program and gain international experience in an uncomplicated way. The innovative EPICUR courses on a wide range of topics take place online, in a hybrid format, or at one of the partner universities and connect students and teachers from all over Europe.

On Monday, January 26, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m., the International Scholar and Welcome Office (IScO) invites international researchers and academic guests to the welcome event “Good morning, Karlsruhe!” There, it offers straightforward initial orientation, personal support, and opportunities for exchange.

Ron Kikinis, Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School (HMS), is receiving this year's “International Excellence Award of KIT” and the “Fellowship of SCHROFF Foundation.” KIT is thus honoring the globally recognized expert in the fields of medical image processing, image-guided therapy, and biomedical informatics.

The University of Strasbourg (with ENGEES) and KIT are launching the new international program “Continental Water Sustainability.” The two-year program, taught entirely in English and leading to a dual German-French degree, qualifies students for interdisciplinary tasks in the sustainable management of continental water systems.

Amadeus Bramsiepe, KIT

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) ranks 48th in the QS Europe University Ranking 2026, placing it among the 50 best universities in Europe. In a national comparison, KIT ranks 6th. It achieves particularly good results in the areas of employer reputation and research performance, which are key indicators in the ranking.

From high-quality data collection to effective science communication: researchers and staff at all EPICUR universities will have the opportunity to expand their skills in the field of citizen science in 2026. The program includes a flexible online course and a two-day summer school at SDU in Denmark. Registration is open until Sunday, March 15, 2026.

INTL

Climate, water, and energy are everyday concerns in East Africa. How can KIT contribute? One way is by creating a platform for personal exchange: In Kenya, KIT brought together people from research, innovation, and organizations that enable collaboration across the region. Tu-Mai Pham-Huu from International Communications shares her impressions.