Please find an overview of activities and projects for refugees at KIT here.
KIT Youtube Channel with videos in Arabic about KIT's audit program and with further information for refugees.
Information for Refugees
Information on study possibilities and application
No matter what you would like to know about studies in Germany or in particular at KIT, we will provide you with information and try to help:
- evaluation of your certificates
- requirements
- study opportunities
- foundation courses and processes
- offers for refugees at KIT
- funding
- info for threatened researchers (International Scholars Office)
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You are welcome to attend open office hours for help and advice for your application for summer term 2018 (registration appreciated: daniela.rueden∂kit.edu or iris.jesske∂kit.edu but not necessarily needed): Thursdays 13:00 – 16:00 … or to ask for an appointment (if possible, bring simple copies of your certificates with you). |
Please contact:
KIT
International Students Office
Iris Jesske
Building 50.20
Room 113
Email: iris.jesske∂kit.edu
Tel.: 0721/60844942
Adenauerring 2
76131 Karlsruhe
Scholarships and News
On-site consultation:
Benefit from the KIT Studies Ambassador Program.
Following an invitation, students of KIT will visit temporary accommodations of refugees / refugee initiatives in the region of Karlsruhe and provide information in Arabic, Amharic, English, French, Pashto, Panjabi, Urdu or Tigrinya. KIT studies ambassadors are students of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. They have different scientific backgrounds. The costs of the program are financed from funds of the DAAD. The institutions accommodating refugees have no costs or obligations whatsoever. Financed by the DAAD from funds of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Scholarships
- The Hans-Böckler-Stiftung offers refugees the possibility to apply for a scholarship. Criteria are good academic performance, voluntary, political or social commitment. Further information here.
- You can find an overview of scholarships in Germany in the DAAD scholarship database.
- Some students also can apply for Bafög.
ProRef - Programming course for refugees in Karlsruhe
Some researchers from the KIT are offering a basic course in the field of computer sciences and Java programming for refugees in Karlsruhe. Each lesson will consist of a concise lecture and a subsequent hands-on session, during which you will be guided to develop your first, very own small programs on the computers in the lab. After attending all six classes you will receive a certificate of participation.
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Register for the next course here: https://eduref.eu/en/courses/java-beginner-2018-11
Microsoft Office für Einsteiger -Leran how to work with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Free of charge for refugees; 6 evenings between November, the 26th and December 6th.
For more details as well as you registration check the following link: https://eduref.eu/en/courses/excel-2018-03
(Application deadline: 23November 2018).
CyberForum: Information and counselling
Access to the German IT sector
https://www.cyberforum.de/open-it/
FAQs concerning higher studies for refugees
Many frequently asked questions concerning higher studies for refugees in Germany are answered in this PDF-file.
Useful links
Information on study programmes, application procedure and student life in Baden-Württemberg can be found on the following websites:
Information on study programmes, application procedure and student life in Germany can be found on the following websites:
German language courses and tests
DAAD-Welcome-Course for refugees
The course covers grammar exercises and listening-reading practise. Furthermore, your vocabulary as well as your communication and writing skills will be improved. Participants‘ questions will be discussed (test preparation included).
The course is based on the „OLS for refugees“ language support (license free of charge).
Further information: https://erasmusplusols.eu/de/ols4refugees/
If you are interested, please register during our open office hour (Thursdays 2 pm – 4 pm) or write an email to: daniela.rueden∂kit.edu.
Integration courses in your neighborhood
Are you searching for an integration course in your neighborhood? Try the new search mask on the webpage of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees: Integration course in your neighborhood.
"Lernwerkstatt" at Karlsruhe Volkshochschule
The Volkshochschule Karlsruhe offers courses for beginners, free of charge, for levels A1 to B1. They are called "Lernwerkstatt Deutsch als Zweitsprache" and are held twice a week. You can find the overview at Volkshochschule.
Langauge course at KIT
For candidates who are aiming to study at KIT. Two times a week + training (Places are limited - Please contact us for futher information).
DSH preparation course (Daily, are bound to a so-called "Vormerkung" for a course of studies at KIT. Requirement: German level B1).
Language course: DaF MINT
The DaF MINT-language course provides an insight into the technical terminology used in MINT courses of studies.
Requirement: Good knowledge of German language. At least German level B2.
The onSET for Refugees
The Online Language Placement Test is suitable for refugees who wish to attend a language course before they begin or continue their studies in Germany. Registered refugees can take the test for free in German (formerly known as the onDaF) or English. Moreover, the test can be repeated every 6 months in order to evaluate your improvement.
Your onSET result will help you find the appropriate language course. Colleges and language course providers will quickly be able to assign you to the course that is best for you.
Learn German online
Language courses online and free of charge! Please note, such courses will not compensate a regular language course, but they are a complementation worth being considered. The majority of study programmnes in Germany is entirely taught in German and high German language skills are mandatory for admission.
Telc C1 Hochschule: telc.net
TestDaF: testdaf.de
Furthermore, there are two overviews from the city of Karlsruhe (in German): Learn German online and German for business.
