Our KIT-Department offers practice-oriented and contemporary teaching in the form of seminars, lectures, lab courses, field work, etc. 39 professors and a broad-based teaching staff offer a wide range of teaching areas across the Campus. Students benefit from the friendly atmosphere and enjoy studying in a caring environment with advisors and service points.

International students benefit from the wide range of study programs offered within our KIT-Department. Several of our Master's programmes are taught entirely in English, allowing students to complete their studies successfully without extensive German language skills, depending on their chosen field of study.

• ERS Sustainable Energy-Resources-Storage (M.Sc.), a specialisation within the Applied Geosciences Master (M.Sc.) programme.
• Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics (M.Sc.)
• Water Science and Engineering (M.Sc.)

Continental Water Sustainability
A double degree programme combining Water Science and Engineering (KIT) and Sustainability of water & cities (UNISTRA). Further information: double degree between KIT and the University of Strasbourg (information available in English)

Geodesy and Geoinformatics
A double degree programme jointly offered by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Strasbourg (INSA). Further Information: Double degree Programme at KIT and INSA [information available in German]

Language Requirements

The language requirements depend on the language of instruction of your chosen degree programme:

CEFR Level B1 German, if you intend to attend only courses taught in German
CEFR Level B2 English, if you intend to attend only courses taught in English
Both certificates (German B1 and English B2) if your studies include courses taught in both languages

In general, applicants to Bachelor's and Master's programmes taught in German must provide proof of German language proficiency, usually DSH-2 or TestDaF with a minimum score of 4 in all four sections. For more information on the German language skills follow this link .

You do not need German language proficiency to enrol in a Bachelor's or Master's programme taught entirely in English. However, proof of English proficiency is required, typically through TOEFL, IELTS, UNIcert, CAS, or Pearsons. 

Further information about KIT's general language requirements can be found on the International Students Office website: Applying for Degree Programmes.

Learning German

Even if your degree programme is taught entirely in English, we strongly recommend learning German to help you navigate daily life in Karlsruhe and make the most of your experience at KIT. You can improve your German language skills by:

• attending a German course in your home country before arriving at KIT
• enrolling in a pre-semester German course at KIT
• taking German courses during your studies at KIT

Free Language Courses at KIT

All KIT students are entitled to attend one language course per semester free of charge. This allows you to improve your German skills or learn an additional foreign language alongside your studies.

Applying for a Degree Programme at KIT

The International Students Office (IStO) website for Incoming Students provides comprehensive information on applying for a degree programme at KIT.
Applications are submitted exclusively through the online application portal. The portal guides applicants through every step of the application process and allows documents to be uploaded and updated at any time during the application period. If you have any questions or experience difficulties during the application process, please contact the International Students Office or the BGU International Coordinator (see below).
To support prospective students, we have created a dedicated Guide through the KIT Application Portal.

You would like to experience KIT as an exchange student for one or two semesters? Exchange programs such as Erasmus or Eucor offer an appropriate framework. Overseas exchange with KIT and free movers are welcome, too. General information about requirements, application, etc. are on the KIT International Students Office website. Here are the current possibilities that you have at our KIT-Department: