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The application phase for the MINTernship program 2026 is now open. KIT students have the opportunity to apply for a research stay at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). Three projects focusing on energy research are being offered. The application deadline is Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

EPICUR

EPICUR is calling for innovative course proposals for the 2026 summer catalogue. We welcome English‑taught courses of at least 3 ECTS in areas such as European Values, Sustainable Transformation, Future Intelligence, Global Health, and Transversal Skills. Courses may be virtual, hybrid, or summer schools. Please submit your course by 14 January 2026. You can find all details about the call here: Call for Course Proposals – EPICUR Summer Semester 2026 - EPICUR Alliance

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.

Ready for an epic adventure with students from all over Europe? Join the EPICUR Student Board and shape the future with us! Organize unforgettable events where you can not only meet local but also European students. Experience the exciting atmosphere at one of our EPICUR partner universities at least twice a year – and the best part: EPICUR Alliance covers your travel expenses! Launch your own initiatives, lead inspiring workshops, and meet experts to gather valuable feedback for an even better study experience.

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.

KIT

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.

Eucor KIT

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!

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.