On May 8, 2026, from 11:30hrs to 14:00hrs, INTL and the Erasmus Student Network Karlsruhe will be providing information outside the Adenauerring cafeteria about the many opportunities to study abroad in Europe. Over coffee and tea, you will receive personalised advice and answers to all your questions about European exchange programmes, whether it’s Erasmus+, Eucor, EPICUR or German-French dual degree programmes.

As part of Europe Day, INTL, in cooperation with the Akademischer Filmkreis Karlsruhe e.V. (AFK), invites you to a movie night in the Hertz Lecture Hall on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 20:00 hrs the documentary “The Erasmus Generation Movie” (2024, 67 minutes) will be shown. Admission is free.

INTL

The International Fair on Friday, May 8, 2025, starting at 14:00 hrs in the ballroom of the Studierendenwerk, offers a glimpse into international life at KIT. Student groups, initiatives, and international students will showcase their activities and cultures through information booths, presentations, and culinary samples. Admission is free.

eucor

The new Eucor Seed Money call for proposals supports cross-border projects in teaching, research, and innovation with a total budget of 300,000 euro. Selected projects are eligible for funding starting February 1, 2027, for a maximum duration of 24 months. The application deadline is September 24, 2026, at 17:00 hrs.

Starting in May 2026, the "Good Morning, Karlsruhe!" welcome series will also take place at North Campus. The kickoff event on May 12, 2026, will begin with opening remarks by KIT Vice President Prof. Dr. Thomas Hirth, followed by practical information and networking opportunities. The program also includes a shared lunch, a tour of KATRIN, and a guided tour of the Energy Lab. International researchers are warmly welcome!

EPICUR

EPICUR is looking for innovative courses for the Autumn/Winter 2026 catalogue. We are seeking existing courses of at least 3 ECTS for Bachelor’s and Master’s students as well as Early Career Researchers, taught in English and starting between September and December 2026. Preferred areas include European Values, Sustainable Transformation, Future Intelligence, Global Health, and Transversal Skills. Courses may be virtual, hybrid, or offered as a Summer School. Please submit your course by 7 May 2026.

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 award winner's keynote is available on YouTube.

Starting March 30, 2026, the International Scholars & Welcome Office will offer regular open-door consultations at the KIT North Campus. International visiting researchers at all career stages are welcome to stop by for advice without an appointment. Open Door Consultations will be held Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs and from 13:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs in Building 141, Room 139.