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On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, a workshop for international students who arrive late will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the International Student Hub. It will provide an overview of all important topics related to enrollment, housing, studying, and campus life. Participation is free of charge.

Have you studied abroad or at KIT? Then tell us about your “why” and motivate other students to do an exchange abroad or at KIT. Submit your creative short video by December 03, 2025 and, with a little luck, win an Interrail/Eurail Pass.

The podcast offers exciting insights and valuable tips for anyone planning a semester abroad. In the new episode, Anna talks about her experience abroad from home. With EPICUR, she took part in an international course and got to know students from all over Europe.

A warm welcome to all students from near and far as the new semester begins at KIT!
For any questions or challenges related to studying and living in Karlsruhe, the International Affairs Service Unit offers support and advice. Wishing everyone an inspiring and successful start to the semester!

From October 12 to 18, 2025, the “Innovation Ecosystems for a Sustainable and Digitalized Society - International Alumni Week 2025” will bring together international alumni and research alumni of KIT and the University of Stuttgart. The focus is on the major topics of the future: sustainable mobility, digital transformation and liveable cities. Experience a week full of exchange, inspiration and innovation and help shape the future - your ideas. Your network. Your impact.

As part of Science Week 2025, KIT invites you to an info event on 16 October 2025, 4–6 pm, for people with refugee or migration backgrounds. Learn about pathways to study and training at KIT and join “Speed-Date a Friend” by Cola Taxi Okay. Discussions in German and English, with food and drinks provided. 

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The German-French blog project “Voices Against Racism and Populism” is aimed at students from the Eucor universities. Between October 22 and December 15, 2025, participants will create their own journalistic texts or films in editorial teams, supported by young journalists and a filmmaker. The free program includes online workshops on populism and racism as well as in-person meetings in Freiburg. The registration deadline is October 15, 2025.

With the FA(ST)2Africa short-term fellowships, KIT promotes research stays and exchanges with partner institutions in sub-Saharan Africa. Excellent scientists and administrative staff can be invited for stays of up to three months. The aim is to initiate or expand joint projects in research, teaching and strategic cooperation. Applications can be submitted until February 28, 2026.