What do I have to do?

In most cities with good universities it is difficult to find accommodation. This is also the case in Karlsruhe. So please start looking for an accommodation early as possible. You can get help in Karlsruhe at the Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe. They also have a housing scout who can assist you. He also organizes an event at Studienstart International.

It is easier to find an accommodation outside Karlsruhe. Fortunately, Karlsruhe has a very good transportation system and you can quickly get to KIT by bus or streetcar even from further away.

If you regularly use public transportation within this KVV network, it is worth purchasing a Studikarte KVV (student card KVV). There is also the Deutschlandticket, which allows you to travel on most trains almost anywhere in Germany. You can order it here, for example. Further information can be found on this page. The D-Ticket JugendBW is available for students under the age of 27 years. You can find information about this here. You can also order it here.

If you have not yet found a room, reserve a room at a youth hostel or hostel.

You should be careful when renting an apartment because there are people who take advantage of the housing shortage. It is often a similar approach to fraud. The Police and the Student Services Association provides important information on this topic. Please contact the Student Services Association in Karlsruhe if you think you may have encountered a fraudster.