Temporary Students
Welcome to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Join us at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, one of Germany’s top technical universities and:
- Meet inspiring people from all over the world
- Discover new cultures and broaden your horizons
- Share experiences, tips, and have a great time together
- Be part of a welcoming and supportive international community
Make the most of your time at KIT
Don’t miss the welcome events and semester highlights!
Pick up some German before classes start through the PRE-SEMESTER-GERMAN CLASS for all exchange students and continue learning throughout the semester.
Meet, mix and make friends through the orientation week with the ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK (ESN) and meet local students through their BUDDY PROGRAM.
Explore Germany with your new friends on excursions or trips throughout your study stay with the ESN and the STUDIERENDENWERK.
Discover your perfect study journey!
Beyond Campus
Enjoy live music from local and international artists alike at the UNIFEST a lively summer festival on campus organized by students for students and DAS FEST, one of Germany's biggest open air festivals.
Explore the city and the castle with it's beautiful garden and become enchanted by the anually held LIGHT SHOW, enjoy the CHRISTMAS MARKET, or get caught up in the action of a football match of Karlsruhe's own KSC.
I’ve felt myself grow both as a learner and as a person because of my time here.
-Catherine from the University of Connecticut (USA)
You will get to know people from all over the world (...). Choose the KIT (...). You won't regret it.
-Victoria from Universidad del País Vasco, Spain
