Welcome to KIT!

The International Students Office (IStO) Welcomes All International Students, Exchange Students, and Temporary Students.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is “The Research University in the Helmholtz Association.” As the only German University of Excellence with national large-scale research facilities, we offer our students unprecedented teaching and learning conditions. The beginnings of KIT can be dated back to 1825. KIT’s present organizational structure results from the merger of Karlsruhe University (TH) and Karlsruhe Research Center in 2009.
This has been the only merger of this kind in Germany so far.
We from the International Students Office are happy that you are interested in studying at KIT or that you have already started studies at KIT.

Our Three Teams Will Be Pleased to Help You:

Admissions Team

The Admissions Team helps all international students in matters relating to application, admission, and enrollment.

Team Welcome and Integration (W&I)

The Welcome and Integration (W&I) Team offers a large range of support services and information. We would like to make it easier for you to settle at KIT and your place of residence. Come to us and ask your questions!

The Mobility Programs Team

The Mobility Programs Team advises and supports outgoing and incoming students in the organization and implementation of study and research stays abroad or at KIT. Our close contact to the institutions of international academic cooperation enables us to provide optimal advice to the KIT faculties/institutes on mobility and scholarship programs.