Event Calendar

Every degree program has certain rules. Being familiar with them can be very helpful, for example, in finding the right lectures. Or it can be important if your studies are not going as you had hoped.
 
This workshop consists of three parts:
Basics of studying at KIT Creating your timetable Getting various kinds of help with your studies  
The event will be held in English.

Are you applying for Erasmus+ & SEMP?  
The application deadline for academic year 2027/28 (Winter Semester 27/28 and Summer Semester 28) is on 14 January 2027! 
 
This session is relevant for *all students in the KIT Department of Informatics who are pursuing a KIT degree may participate in the program regardless of EU nationality.
 
We will provide a comprehensive overview of the Erasmus+ and Swiss-European Mobility Program (SEMP) exchange programs, including:
The requirements for applying to the Faculty of Informatics will be discussed, as well as the deadlines and documents required for a successful application The application process is explained step by step Various support options and scholarships will be presented Furthermore, there will be enough time to ask your questions to the Faculty of informatics as well as to the International Student Office (IStO)   It will be held in english and you can ask questions in English or German.
 
Zoom-Link:
https://kit-lecture.zoom-x.de/j/2583331259?pwd=ngjcxmk6aWb7FfKP0xLBI40cw3p88m.1&omn=69585687303
 
*Note for applicants of the study program Information Systems:
You must decide in advance whether you wish to apply to either the KIT Department of Economics and Management or the KIT Department of Informatics. Simultaneous application to both KIT Departments is not allowed.

Just arrived at KIT and feel like you missed a few important things? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered.
 
Our Workshop for Latecomers is your fast-track guide to starting your studies at KIT with confidence. In just two hours, you will get the key information every international student needs to settle in and navigate university life.
We will cover four essentials for a smooth start:
 
Immigration & Enrollment – residence permit, housing registration, health insurance Home Sweet Home – tips for finding accommodation in Karlsruhe Academic Toolkit – CAS, KIT ILIAS and your KIT e-mail Social Life & Networking – meeting people and getting involved on campus  
Participation is free, but spots are limited to 20 students per session. Sign up via Campus Plus and secure your place. Please select the best session that fits you!

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).

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).

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 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).