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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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Submit Your EPICUR Course for Autumn/Winter 2026

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.

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International Fair

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.

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Good morning, Karlsruhe!

On Monday, April 20, 2026, from 9:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs, 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.

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Call for Nominations for the DAAD Prize

KIT awards the DAAD Prize, worth 1,000 euros, for outstanding achievements by international students. The prize is awarded to students who excel academically and are also particularly active in intercultural engagement. The application deadline is Friday, April 17, 2026.

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Open Door Consultation

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.

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Application portal for exchange stays in Overseas South for 2027 now open

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.

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International Excellence Award

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.

Keynote on YouTube
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New double degree program

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.

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ISRT: Kicking Your studies off: Answers and Advise from Adisors and Mentors: What you need to do in the first few weeks

ISRT: Kicking Your studies off: Answers and Advise from Adisors and Mentors: What you need to do in the first few weeks

April 22, 2026 17:45 - 19:15Building 50.34 Rm. -101 (Cellar) and Zoom
Für alle INTERNATIONALEN STUDIERENDEN im ersten Semester ihres Studiums am KIT-Fakultät für Informatik ist es wichtig, an dieser Veranstaltung teilzunehmen. 

Unserem Team beantwortet Fragen und gibt Tipps, was du in den ersten Wochen deines Studiums tun solltest: Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf folgenden Themen:
     ∎ Zugelassen, aber noch nicht da
     ∎ Angekommen und wie Sie Ihr Studium effektiv organisieren und Module auswählen können
            ∎ CAS, ILIAS und Wiwi-Portal
            ∎ Wie ihr euch für Tutorien anmelden könnt, wenn ihr die Anmeldefrist verpasst habt
            ∎ Ressourcen der Universität
     ∎ Leben in Karlsruhe und am KIT
     ∎ Deutsche Sprache und kulturelle Anpassung
     ∎ Learning Agreements für Austauschstudierende

Die Veranstaltung wird auf Englisch gehalten, aber ihr könnt Fragen auf Deutsch oder Englisch stellen.

Für wen ist es gedacht? 
Internationale Studierende (sowohl die einen Abschluss anstreben oder im Austauschprogramm teilnehmen), die in einem Bachelor- oder Masterstudiengang am KIT-Fakultät für Informatik eingeschrieben sind.

*ISRT (International Student Roundtable) richtet sich an alle internationalen Studierenden, die am KIT-Institut für Informatik eingeschrieben sind. Bei jedem ISRT werden wichtige Informationen für internationale Studierende zu relevanten Zeitpunkten innerhalb des Semesters behandelt. Unser Ziel ist es, dass ihr einen guten Start habt und ihr euch in eure Studium und eurem Studentenleben zurechtfinden. Die Veranstaltung werden auf Englisch gehalten, aber ihr könnt Fragen auf Deutsch oder Englisch stellen.

ZOOM:  https://kit-lecture.zoom-x.de/j/2583331259?pwd=zsBsXG2yDpoil39nyfxbVI7Pq80PZ6.1&omn=69668611102

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