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 5 p.m., 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.

On February 25, 2026, Prof. Dr. Thomas Hirth, Vice President Transfer and International Affairs, welcomed a delegation from West Yorkshire, England, comprising representatives from politics, business, and science to KIT. The visit was combined with a three-day stay by representatives from the University of Leeds, with which KIT signed a strategic partnership agreement in 2024. 

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.

From February 16, 2026 to March 9, 2026 students will have the opportunity to apply for the EPICUR summer program and gain international experience in an uncomplicated way. The innovative EPICUR courses on a wide range of topics take place online, in a hybrid format, or at one of the partner universities and connect students and teachers from all over Europe.

On Monday, March 23, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m., the International Scholar and Welcome Office (IScO) invites international researchers and academic guests to the welcome event “Good morning, Karlsruhe!” There, it offers straightforward initial orientation, personal support, and opportunities for exchange.

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 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.

From high-quality data collection to effective science communication: researchers and staff at all EPICUR universities will have the opportunity to expand their skills in the field of citizen science in 2026. The program includes a flexible online course and a two-day summer school at SDU in Denmark. Registration is open until Sunday, March 15, 2026.