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Her Exzellency Ambassador Heike Thiele from the  Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Council of Europe in  Strasbourg (France) visited KIT on October, 28th, 2025 to explore the institute’s strengths in Quantum Science- and Technology and to identify opportunities for future French – German collaboration.

Karlsruhe, November 18, 2025 - The Danish Consul General Klaus Juel Werner and two of his staff members from the Royal Danish Consulate General in Munich visited KIT to learn about KIT's strengths and to explore cooperation potentials. The leading role of KIT in quantum sciences and technologies was the focus of the visit.

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In the Shanghai Ranking, KIT confirms its strong position with three subjects ranked among the global top 50 and four more among the top 100.

The European experience awaits: From November 14, 2025, to December 1, 2025, students can apply for the EPICUR Spring Courses 2026. The courses on a wide range of topics will take place online, in a hybrid format, or at partner universities and will connect students and teachers from all over Europe.

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Do you feel like chatting with the Eucor team at KIT over coffee or tea and asking your questions directly? If so, you'll find us on November 25th and December 17th, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the foyer of the Adenauerring cafeteria (Mensa). Stop by, we look forward to seeing you!

On December 4, 2025, the German-French cultural evening "OuverTür/e" will take place in Strasbourg, aimed at students from the University of Strasbourg and KIT. A minimum French level of B2 is required for participation. The free program includes, among other things, a visit to the Christmas market, a guided tour of the Council of Europe, and attending the play "Phèdre". Registration is required by November 24; transport costs will be covered.

Have you studied abroad or at KIT? Then tell us about your “why” and motivate other students to do an exchange abroad or at KIT. Submit your creative short video by January 11th, 2026 and, with a little luck, win an Interrail/Eurail Pass.

With the FA(ST)2Africa short-term fellowships, KIT promotes research stays and exchanges with partner institutions in sub-Saharan Africa. Excellent scientists and administrative staff can be invited for stays of up to three months. The aim is to initiate or expand joint projects in research, teaching and strategic cooperation. Applications can be submitted until December 15, 2025.