Intercultural competences means more than just being polite. 

In an increasingly diverse world, understanding cultural differences - and navigating them with awareness and respect - is key.

This interactive workshop offers tools to reflect on your own cultural lens, recognize potential misunderstandings, and build confidence in communicating across cultures.

Starting your studies in Germany also means adapting to a new financial system.

This workshop supports international students in managing their finances confidently by providing guidance on typical living costs, building a realistic budget, financing their studies, planning for unexpected expenses, avoiding debt and scams, and identifying reliable financial support services at KIT and beyond.

New in Germany?

This workshop provides essential everyday knowledge about life in Germany - such as shopping, transportation, waste separation, and cultural etiquette - to help international students quickly adapt to daily life.

This workshop offers international students an introduction to housing in Germany. 

It covers key terminology and required documents for finding accommodation, as well as tenants’ rights and responsibilities. In addition, participants will learn essential housing rules and practical everyday tips to help them start living in their first home in Germany with confidence and good preparation.

Every degree program has certain rules. Being familiar with them can be very helpful, for example, in finding the right lectures. Or it can be important if your studies are not going as you had hoped.

This workshop consists of three parts:

• Basics of studying at KIT
• Creating your timetable
• Getting various kinds of help with your studies

The event will be held in English.

Just arrived at KIT and feel like you missed a few important things? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered.

Our Workshop for Latecomers is your fast-track guide to starting your studies at KIT with confidence. In just two hours, you will get the key information every international student needs to settle in and navigate university life.

We will cover four essentials for a smooth start:

• Immigration & Enrollment – residence permit, housing registration, health insurance
• Home Sweet Home – tips for finding accommodation in Karlsruhe
• Academic Toolkit – CAS, KIT ILIAS and your KIT e-mail
• Social Life & Networking – meeting people and getting involved on campus

Participation is free, but spots are limited to 20 students per session. Sign up via Campus Plus and secure your place. Please select the best session that fits you!

Whether it happened in a lecture hall, the cafeteria, the library, on the subway, or at the supermarket - come and talk to others who have been through similar experiences in a safe space.

Note: The course will be held in German and English. No registration is required. German students with a background of migration are also warmly welcome.

Questions about your residence permit or staying in Germany?
Join us on November 9 for a special edition of Good Morning, Karlsruhe! with Simon Stoll from the Karlsruhe Foreigners' Office.

This special session gives you the opportunity to learn more about the residence permit process directly from a representative of the Foreigners' Office — and, most importantly, to ask your questions.

We will cover:

• Applying for a residence permit – what you need to know
• Application process & requirements – important steps and documents
• Questions for the Foreigners' Office – bring your individual questions
• Staying in Germany – practical information for international students

Whether you are preparing your first residence permit application, extending your current permit, or simply want to better understand the process, this session offers a chance to get first-hand information and clarify open questions.

Looking for an internship or a student job?

Learn about internships in German companies and job experiences of your fellow students. Get to know the legal framework of working from a representative of Karlsruhe immigration office and the social security requirements from a representative of a health insurance company (Krankenkasse). Experience how KIT's career service is able to assist you in finding internships and student jobs. And get the opportunity to join a network for female students in tech studies.

Note: We are looking for students who would like to share their experiences with other students!

You are an international student who has gathered first experiences on the German labour market through an internship in a company, or as Werkstudent, or Hiwi?
You would like to share your - positive and negative - experiences with other international students and help them to learn from your adventures?

Registration as presenter

An opportunity to meet new people, escape the winter cold and indulge in some delicious traditional German snacks before the winter break.