Calender of Events: International Affairs

What is it like to spend a semester studying on the other side of the world in Australia?
What experiences can you expect at one of our partner universities, and what should you know when planning your time abroad?
 
At the Overseas Talks, students who have recently returned from a semester or year abroad
share their personal experiences and impressions.
They offer fascinating insights into everyday student life at our partner universities around the world, talk about the countries and cultures they experienced, and share valuable tips about living and studying abroad.
 
Take this opportunity to discover different destinations and universities, get inspired, and ask former exchange students your questions directly.
 
You can find all dates and further information on our website.
 
All interested students are warmly invited to join us – come along, get inspired, and discover the opportunities that studying abroad has to offer!

Learning German can be exciting and is often essential in everyday life – but it can also be challenging.
 
The German Conversation Group is not a traditional language course, but an open, weekly opportunity for international researchers at KIT to practise German and connect with others. The focus is on regular conversation practice, building confidence and meeting other international researchers.
 
All language levels are welcome.
No registration required.
 
What to Expect 🗣️ Regular opportunities to practise speaking German
💬 Support with grammar questions and other language-related challenges
🤝 An open, welcoming and supportive international community
🌍 Opportunities to connect with researchers, doctoral researchers and postdocs with similar international experiences
👩‍🏫 Professional support from German language instructor Maike Schröder, who is available to provide guidance, explanations and helpful tips when needed

Are you interested in studying at a German higher education institution? In our advising sessions, we answer all your questions regarding admission. Please have all required documents ready (proof of language proficiency, secondary school certificate/university degree certificate, residence permit in Germany).

The workshop will take place on December 11, 2026, in German and French at KIT. The event is aimed at students from Eucor universities. It focuses on intercultural exchange, discovering new perspectives, and meeting fellow students across cultural boundaries. The workshop will be conducted by the Centre Culturel Franco-Allemand Karlsruhe. Afterward, there will be a joint visit to the Karlsruhe Christmas market. Registration is open until November 27, 2026. The workshop is free of charge for students from Eucor universities.

Learning German can be exciting and is often essential in everyday life – but it can also be challenging.
 
The German Conversation Group is not a traditional language course, but an open, weekly opportunity for international researchers at KIT to practise German and connect with others. The focus is on regular conversation practice, building confidence and meeting other international researchers.
 
All language levels are welcome.
No registration required.
 
What to expect 🗣️ Regular opportunities to practise speaking German
💬 Support with grammar questions and other language-related challenges
🤝 An open, welcoming and supportive international community
🌍 Opportunities to connect with researchers, doctoral researchers and postdocs with similar international experiences
👩‍🏫 Professional support from German language instructor Maike Schröder, who is available to provide guidance, explanations and helpful tips when needed

Learning German can be exciting and is often essential in everyday life – but it can also be challenging.
 
The German Conversation Group is not a traditional language course, but an open, weekly opportunity for international researchers at KIT to practise German and connect with others. The focus is on regular conversation practice, building confidence and meeting other international researchers.
 
All language levels are welcome.
No registration required.
 
What to Expect 🗣️ Regular opportunities to practise speaking German
💬 Support with grammar questions and other language-related challenges
🤝 An open, welcoming and supportive international community
🌍 Opportunities to connect with researchers, doctoral researchers and postdocs with similar international experiences
👩‍🏫 Professional support from German language instructor Maike Schröder, who is available to provide guidance, explanations and helpful tips when needed

Are you interested in studying at a German higher education institution? In our advising sessions, we answer all your questions regarding admission. Please arrange an appointment with us in advance for the online consultation by email (migrants@intl.kit.edu).

An opportunity to meet new people, escape the winter cold and indulge in some delicious traditional German snacks before the winter break.

The info session aims to provide basic knowledge for students that are interested in going abroad with a KIT Overseas Exchange Program and have not applied yet.
Let's address general questions about the programs and their respective requirements, as well as details on the application process and how to best prepare. 
This event will be in german language. 
Please review the information on our website beforehand - during the Info Session, we want to dedicate sufficient time to answer your questions.

Entdecken Sie Ihre Möglichkeiten und gestalten Sie Ihren Weg ins Ausland
Ein Auslandsaufenthalt kann das Studium bereichern, neue Perspektiven eröffnen und zur persönlichen Weiterentwicklung beitragen. Der Outgoing Day richtet sich sowohl an Studierende, die bereits konkrete Pläne für ein Semester oder Praktikum im Ausland haben, als auch an Studierende, die sich zunächst orientieren und herausfinden möchten, ob und welche Form eines Auslandsaufenthalts zu ihren persönlichen und studienbezogenen Zielen passt.

Das vielfältige Workshop-Angebot bietet Informationen, praktische Hinweise und persönliche Einblicke rund um die Planung und Gestaltung eines Auslandsaufenthalts. Darüber hinaus ermöglichen ausgewählte Formate, eigene Erwartungen, Wünsche und mögliche Hürden zu reflektieren und Orientierung für die persönliche Entscheidungsfindung zu gewinnen. Die Studierenden können sich ihr individuelles Workshop-Programm zusammenstellen und die Angebote auswählen, die für ihre jeweilige Situation und ihre Fragen besonders relevant sind.

Bei aktiver Teilnahme am gesamten Outgoing Day und dem Besuch von vier Workshops können Studierende 1 ECTS-Punkt im Bereich der Schlüsselqualifikationen erwerben. Der Erwerb eines ECTS-Punkts ist nicht verpflichtend. Auch Studierende, die keine Studienleistung benötigen, sind herzlich eingeladen, einzelne Workshops auszuwählen und am Outgoing Day teilzunehmen.

Ergänzt wird das Workshop-Programm durch gemeinsame Programmpunkte, die Raum für Begegnung, Austausch und Vernetzung bieten. Beim Poster Walk, in den gemeinsamen Plenumsveranstaltungen und in den Pausen haben die Studierenden Gelegenheit, mit anderen Studierenden, den beteiligten Einrichtungen und den Referierenden ins Gespräch zu kommen, Erfahrungen auszutauschen und neue Kontakte zu knüpfen.

We meet to speak Italian once per month during the lunch break in the KIT campus south main canteen.

Vieni a parlare italiano in un'atmosfera semplice e spensierata, partecipa a KITaliano!
Ci incontriamo ai tavoli vicino all'uscita della linea 1 nella mensa del KIT (campus sud).

Whether it happened in a lecture hall, the cafeteria, the library, on the subway, or at the supermarket - come and talk to others who have been through similar experiences in a safe space.
 
Note: The course will be held in German and English. No registration is required.
German students with a background of migration are also warmly welcome.

The info session aims to provide basic knowledge for students that are interested in going abroad with a KIT Overseas Exchange Program and have not applied yet.
Let's address general questions about the programs and their respective requirements, as well as details on the application process and how to best prepare.
The event will be in english. 
Please review the information on our website beforehand - during the Info Session, we want to dedicate sufficient time to answer your questions.

We meet to speak Italian once per month during the lunch break in the KIT campus south main canteen.

Vieni a parlare italiano in un'atmosfera semplice e spensierata, partecipa a KITaliano!
Ci incontriamo ai tavoli vicino all'uscita della linea 1 nella mensa del KIT (campus sud).

It is essential that all international Students in the KIT Department of Informatics who will be starting their studies in Summer semester 2027 participate in this session!
 
This online ISRT: "Pre-Arrival Orientation" will provide integral information regarding our department, KIT and living in Karlsruhe. Also an opportunity to ask questions regarding your studies at KIT  and about life in Karlsruhe.

Who is it for?
 All International students (both degree seeking and exchange) enrolled in Bachelor or master program in the KIT Department of Informatics. 
Our team will answer questions and offers tips on what you need to know prior to arrive and the run up to the first few weeks of your studies:
 
The focus is on the following topics:
∎ Checklists for getting started
∎ Academic calendar and key dates and time periods
∎ Planning your Studies and Selecting Modules
∎ Living in Karlsruhe and Student Life at KIT   
∎ Accommodations
∎ Points of Contact for Students
∎ and a Q & A round
 
You can ask questions in english or german.
 
Zoom-Link:
https://kit-lecture.zoom-x.de/j/2583331259?pwd=A2n4MTRCVEn9r5bwZjunHQuOYKN7bd.1&omn=67715399098
 
 
*ISRT (International Student Roundtable) is for all international students enrolled in KIT Department of Informatics. Each ISRT addresses important information for international students at relevant points within the semester. Our goal is that you get off to a good start and are able to navigate your studies and student life.
The workshops are held in english, but you can ask questions in english or german.
 

The info session aims to provide basic knowledge for students that are interested in going abroad with a KIT Overseas Exchange Program and have not applied yet.
Let's address general questions about the programs and their respective requirements, as well as details on the application process and how to best prepare. 
This event will be in german language. 
Please review the information on our website beforehand - during the Info Session, we want to dedicate sufficient time to answer your questions.

We meet to speak Italian once per month during the lunch break in the KIT campus south main canteen.

Vieni a parlare italiano in un'atmosfera semplice e spensierata, partecipa a KITaliano!
Ci incontriamo ai tavoli vicino all'uscita della linea 1 nella mensa del KIT (campus sud).