Study and Research Abroad
KIT stands for openness and international academic exchange. The International Affairs Office (DE INTL) offers a wiede range of opportunities for global cooperation and networking, supporting students, researchers and staff in gaining international experience.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world's largest funding organization for international academic exchange. Its work goes far beyond scholarships: it offers a variety of programs supporting study and research stays in developing coutries. You can find a comprehensive overview in the DAAD scholarship database.
DE INTL is the point of contact for third-party funding applications related to DAAD programs.
Opportunities for KIT Students
International experience is a key qualification for future leaders. During your studies at KIT, you have access to a wide range of options for studying or doing an internship abroad, or even combining both through the Erasmus program, various EU mobility schemes, or the KIT exchange program.
In addition, there are further funding opportunities such as the Graduation Grant Program, as well as helpful information and guidance on how to organize a stay abroad.
Opportunities for KIT Researchers
Exchanges in teaching and research are central to KIT's mission. In addition to various mobility opportunities and resources provided by the International Scholars & Welcome Office (IScO), the ERASMUS teaching mobility program enables academic staff to go abroad for teaching assignments, often in combination with short-term research stays.
Further details about the ERASMUS program, as well as teaching, research and professional developement opportunities abroad can be found through the International Scholars & Welcome Office (IScO), the KIT International Strategy Fund or the International Affairs Office (INTL).
Opportunities for KIT Staff
Internalization is also becoming increasingly important for KIT's administrative and technical staff. The ERASMUS+ staff mobility program offers employees the chance to gain international experience through professional training and development abroad.