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The International Affairs Business Unit (INTL) is the starting and contact point for KIT's international activities in research, teaching, and innovation. We at INTL offer comprehensive advice and support for international and German students, researchers, and KIT employees. By supporting international cooperation projects and partnerships, we promote KIT's internationalization at all levels and enable mobility for all career levels.

 

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Workshops for Latecomers

New to KIT and still have questions? The free Workshop for Latecomers helps international students find their way around Karlsruhe and navigate everyday student life. On November 4, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs, you’ll receive practical tips on living here, finding housing, using KIT’s digital tools, and making social connections. Only 20 spots are available per session. Registration is through Campus Plus.

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Info Session Overseas Student Exchange Programs

Have you always wanted to travel across the Atlantic? Discover the opportunities offered by KIT’s overseas programs and learn more about eligibility requirements, the application process, and how to best prepare. The information session will take place on November 2, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 hrs in Building 50.20, Seminar Room 148 (1st floor).

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Submit EPICUR Courses for Spring 2027 Now

EPICUR invites submissions of innovative teaching offers for its Spring 2027 Course Catalogue. The call is open to existing English-taught courses worth at least 3 ECTS for Bachelor's and Master's students as well as Early Career Researchers, starting between January and April 2027. Courses can be offered virtually, in a hybrid format, or as a Winter School. The submission deadline is 19 October 2026.

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CEA Delegation at KIT

KIT and the French CEA aim to further strengthen their long-standing scientific collaboration. During a delegation visit to KIT, discussions focused on shared priorities and new opportunities for cooperation in the fields of energy systems, photovoltaics, batteries, fusion, and small modular reactors (SMRs).

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A Warm Welcome to KIT!

A warm welcome to KIT and Karlsruhe! We are delighted to welcome you as new international students and wish you a successful start to your studies. With our two-week “Start of Studies for Internationals” program, we’ll help you find your way around KIT, get important information about daily student life, and meet other students. Take advantage of the wide range of courses to start your studies well-prepared and with a strong network.

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Ukrainian Week in Germany at KIT

As part of the Ukrainian Week in Germany, the event “Resilience and Transformation in Times of War: Society, Culture, Science and Academic Cooperation” will take place on Thursday, 15 October 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00hrs in the Theodor Rehbock Seminar Room (HS59, Building 10.81) at KIT. The event will address the impact of the war on Ukrainian society, culture, and science, as well as the role of international academic cooperation. A panel discussion will highlight the contribution of women to resilience and social transformation in Ukraine during wartime.

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KIT Delegation at the KATHES Workshop 2026 in Thessaloniki

At the KATHES Workshop 2026 in Thessaloniki, a KIT delegation met with Greek partner institutions to further strengthen cooperation in research, education, and innovation. The discussions focused on joint activities in areas such as sustainable cities, energy transition, mobility, and artificial intelligence.

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Deutschrunde now also at Campus North

Starting Tuesday, 13 October 2026, Deutschrunde will additionally take place at Campus North – at ITEP, Building 410, Seminar Room 216. International researchers of all language levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced speakers, who want to exchange ideas and connect with others. No registration is required.

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