Students and alumni of KIT who have spent a period of study abroad or as a visiting student at KIT. Groups are excluded from participation.

The topics:

  • Studies abroad – why? Convince your fellow students to study abroad! 

  • Experience abroad – what makes studies at KIT in Karlsruhe so special? Motivate international students to come to KIT for their studies!  


Your video must address one of the topics above in a creative way. The whole spectrum of videos can be submitted: Film, animation, or multi-media video. Videos that have been published or shown at other competitions already may not be submitted. The videos must not be shorter than 40 seconds and not be longer than 1 minute. Longer or shorter videos will not be accepted. Videos must be in German or English. Videos in other languages must be provided with subtitles.

Participation is free of charge. Videos (maximum one entry per participant) can be submitted in the following formats:MP4, MOV, WebM, WMV; resolution, if possible, full HD, 1080p, 1920 × 1080 pixels. Portrait format. Videos are submitted via a link by email, for example, the video can be provided on a password-protected server or in a cloud. We recommend the use of BWSync&Share(https://bwsyncandshare.kit.edu).

The closing date for entries is June 30, 2025, with the date of receipt of the email being decisive.

The signed participation form and the link must be sent to erasmus-shortterm∂intl.kit.edu with the subject "Video competition".

One of up to 4 Interrail / Eurail Global Passes (5 days to travel anywhere in Europe within one month)

The submitted videos will be viewed and evaluated by a jury of several members. The jury's decision criteria are originality & creativity, relevance to the topic and implementation.

Inspirations from the photo competition "My stay abroad" 2025

This beautiful canyon is located in the depths of Utah. Although it is hardly known, like many other canyons in Utah and Arizona, its size is almost incomprehensible.

Parham Galahroudi

A breathtaking sunrise with a play of colours between two layers of clouds bathed the landscape in magical light - a moment full of warmth that will always remind me of my Erasmus in Grenoble.

tim10ig

Inspiration from the video competition "My International Days" 2019

Inspiration from the video competition "My International Days" 2019