Can I temporarily study abroad?

Yes, of course, students experience it rather frequently! In most cases students study abroad for one semester. It is advisable to do this within the advanced bachelor or master studies. Mostly visited countries are the USA, Canada, Australia; other interesting countries are Scandinavia, England, France and Spain.

There are even many scholarships and exchange programs to finance such stay abroad. The International Students Office (ISTO) provides manifold informations for this. Thus there emerge real chances to get a corresponding place. It depends naturally also on the studies achievements of the applicant, in other word on his marks. But do not worry: one need not have a claim on Nobel Prize, to be accepted.

The studies achievements, performed abroad are in general acknowledged. In cases of doubt it is advisable to discuss that with the professor in Karlsruhe befor leaving for the foreign country. Some students perform also their thesis projects at universities abroad which should be organised together with the corresponding institute in Karlsruhe.