On 22 May 2026, KIT’s Energy Center welcomed research students from Queensland University of Technology (Australia), University of North Carolina at Charlotte (USA), and University of Waterloo (Canada). The students from partner universities will spend three to four months at KIT. The program is organized by the International Students Office (IStO) and funded by the Schroff-Stiftung, Reinhard Frank-Stiftung, Gips‑Schüle-Stiftung, and the KIT Stiftung. The first IMPULSE Get Together for fellows will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at KIT.

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.

Our brain makes decisions at lightning speed and often falls back on unconscious patterns. But what does this mean for research, teaching and collaboration at KIT? In the new podcast "Unconscious Bias", Tu-Mai Pham-Huu and Ines Köhler talk about how so-called biases influence our perception and decisions. The first episode starts on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and explores the question: How do mental shortcuts work and when do they become a problem?

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.

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.

Want to study for a semester or two in Australia or South America? Students can now start their applications. All information about our partner universities, the application process, and the link to the application portal can now be found here.

As part of the International Weeks Against Racism in Karlsruhe, INTL, together with the KIT Anti-Discrimination Office and TRIANGEL, is organizing the dialogue forum “Racism at Universities – Understanding Structural Problems, Shaping Change.” On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 17:00 hrs, all interested parties are cordially invited to participate in an open exchange at TRIANGEL on challenges and possible measures to combat racism in the university context.

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.

The University of Strasbourg (with ENGEES) and KIT are launching the new international program “Continental Water Sustainability.” The two-year program, taught entirely in English and leading to a dual German-French degree, qualifies students for interdisciplinary tasks in the sustainable management of continental water systems.

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) ranks 48th in the QS Europe University Ranking 2026, placing it among the 50 best universities in Europe. In a national comparison, KIT ranks 6th. It achieves particularly good results in the areas of employer reputation and research performance, which are key indicators in the ranking.

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.

Climate, water, and energy are everyday concerns in East Africa. How can KIT contribute? One way is by creating a platform for personal exchange: In Kenya, KIT brought together people from research, innovation, and organizations that enable collaboration across the region. Tu-Mai Pham-Huu from International Communications shares her impressions.

In case of medical emergencies, psychological distress, or other acute situations, you will find all important emergency numbers and contact points at KIT and in Karlsruhe here. Do not hesitate to seek help in an emergency.

Cycling abroad for a semester: In our “Global Campus Stories,” you can read about how two KIT students deliberately chose not to fly and instead opted for sustainable travel across Europe to Sweden and Iceland. In 2026, the International Students Office will once again be holding its “Green Challenge” competition—with attractive prizes to be won.