International Scholars & Welcome Office (IScO) - Our Services at a Glance

We at IScO are your contact at KIT when it comes to supporting international researchers. Whether you are a host institution at KIT or come to us as an international researcher - we will advise and support you personally!

 
For Institutions at KIT

Would you like to invite international researchers to KIT? We provide comprehensive support - from planning to arrival:

  • Advice on the process of inviting international researchers and support with administrative procedures
  • Checklists & information on documents and procedures
For International Researchers

New at KIT? A warm welcome! We personally support you - and your family - in getting started in Karlsruhe and at KIT.

Before & During Your Stay:

  • Advice on the preparation & implementation of your research stay
  • Information on scholarships & employment
  • Support with questions about visas, residence permits, social & health insurance

Arriving in Karlsruhe and at KIT:

  • Assistance with finding accommodation
  • ‍‍ Support for partners & family (studies, job, childcare, school)
  • Welcome services for good orientation and integration
  • Advice available in English and other languages

Networking & Community Building:

  • KIT-Networks & IScO-Events - get in touch with other researchers and expand your network!