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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe·Public university·Est. 1825
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a public university in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a public university in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg.
Founded in 1825 as a public university.Programmes taught in Bilingual and English and English or German.
About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a public university in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1825. It offers 17 Master's programmes and is ranked #98 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings.
Accreditation
State-recognised
Website
kit.eduRankings
How Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) places in the major global and German rankings.
QS
#98
2026
THE
#166
2026
Sources
17 programmes match your filters
17 programmes
- MSc
Applied Geosciences: Sustainable Energy, Resources & Storage (ERS)
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterEnglish or GermanWinter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Architecture (MSc)
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterEnglish or GermanWinter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Biology Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterBilingual (English and German)Winter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Computational and Data Science
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterWinter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Computer Science
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake7 days left - MSc
Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Geophysics
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Materials Science and Engineering
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterBilingual (English and German)Winter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Mathematics
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Mechanical Engineering
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterEnglish or GermanWinter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Mechatronics and Information Technology
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake37 days left - MSc
Mobility Systems Engineering and Management
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in EnglishRolling intake7 days left - MSc
MSc in Water Science and Engineering
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterEnglish or GermanWinter and summer intake7 days left - Master of Science (MSc) in Optics & Photonics
Optics & Photonics (KSOP)
Tuition under 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in English4 semestersWinter intake7 days left - M.Sc.
Production and Operations Management
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in English4 semestersRolling intake37 days left - MSc
Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake7 days left
Costs and fees
Tuition
Tuition fees apply for non-EU students
Public universities in Baden-Württemberg charge non-EU and non-EEA students 1,500 EUR per semester for Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programmes, a state rule in place since 2017. EU and EEA students, and anyone with a German higher-education entrance qualification, are exempt. Private universities set their own, usually higher, fees. Check Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)'s fee page for its exact amount. You also pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of roughly 100 to 400 EUR, set by each university, which often includes a public transport pass.
Fee details on university websiteEstimated monthly living costs (general estimate)
Rent (shared flat)
500 EUR
Food and groceries
350 EUR
Public transport
70 EUR
Utilities and internet
150 EUR
Health insurance
110 EUR
Other essentials
160 EUR
Approximately 1,340 EUR per month
General estimate based on Berlin. Costs vary by city and lifestyle.
International students also need to show proof of funds (a blocked account) for the student visa. Use our blocked account calculator and cost of living calculator for a personalised estimate.
Admissions
Application process
Admission requirements vary by programme and degree level. Each programme at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) sets its own prerequisites, including academic qualifications, language proficiency, and application deadlines. See the Programmes section for the exact requirements of each course.
Good to know: Detailed entry rules (APS obligations, uni-assist vs. direct application, per-nationality requirements) differ by programme. Always confirm with the university directly.
Admission details on university websiteHelpful tools
- APS eligibility quiz - find out if you need an APS certificate
- German grade calculator - convert your GPA to the German system
- Study in Germany guide - step-by-step admission guide
Student life at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
For clubs, accommodation, and campus life, the university website is the best source. Programme pages cover academics and intake.
University websiteKarlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
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Address
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Kaiserstraße 12 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
76131