Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is in Karlsruhe, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German, English. Tuition for international students: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700) per term (reference). Standard entry requirements: A-levels three A-level subjects with grade C at least; IB Diploma. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: Winter semester. Scholarships: 3 from the university; government scholarships: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €1,500 per term (≈ US$1,700) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 3 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: three A-level subjects with grade C at least. IB Diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Apr 30 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Jul 15. |
| Where and how students live | Karlsruhe · 44 km from FKB airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | Students from third countries on a residence permit for studying may work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without Federal Employment Agency approval, or up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period; during the semester break they can work without restrictions. |
| After graduation | Residence permit for jobseekers under Section 20 (1) No. 1 of the Residence Act: issued for up to 18 months after graduation to find skilled employment in Germany. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in German | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Informatics B.Sc. · 3 years Source (3)“Informatics Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Regular program length: 6 semester (full-time program)”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction: German”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. · 3 years Source (3)“Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Regular program length: 6 semester (full-time program)”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction: German”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | Mechanical Engineering (International) B.Sc. · 3 years Source (3)“Mechanical Engineering (International) Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Regular program length: 6 semester (full-time program)”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction: English”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | English proficiency test required for non-native speakers Source (2)“To apply for the Mechanical Engineering (International) program , upload the following four mandatory application documents in the application portal by April 30:”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Document 4: English proficiency certificate”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | Mechanical Engineering (International) B.Sc.: 6.5 (no section below 5.5) Source (1)“IELTS: Total score at least 6.5, no section below 5.5”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | Mechanical Engineering (International) B.Sc.: 90 |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)Sources (3)“The Deutschlandstipendium is a great opportunity for you if you are committed and perform well.”www.careerservice.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All students of all disciplines can apply.”www.careerservice.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“There are lots of charities and organizations where foreign students, no matter whether undergraduates or postgraduates, can apply for individual scholarships or grants.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“MEI is the only bachelor program that is offered fully in English at KIT.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
DAAD Prize
€1,000 (≈ US$1,100) one-time
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: €1,000 (≈ US$1,100) one-time
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
- Deadline: Apr 17
Sources (4)
“Once a year KIT honors particularly committed foreign students with the Prize of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) . The prize is endowed with 1000 euros.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The nominees are international students who perform outstandingly well during their studies and also show a great intercultural commitment to society.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Employees of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and of the Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe, as well as heads of university groups of KIT are invited to propose international students for the DAAD Prize.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Application deadline: April 17, 2026”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Deutschlandstipendium
€300 (≈ US$332)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$332)
- Deadline: Apr 29
Sources (4)
“Firstly, it supports you financially, regardless of your income or that of your parents: you receive 300 euros per month for a whole year- half from the state and half from private sponsors.”www.careerservice.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All students of all disciplines can apply.”www.careerservice.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students and first-year students at KIT can apply.”www.careerservice.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Next application period : April 14 to 29, 2027”www.careerservice.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Graduation Grant (IStO)
€250 (≈ US$277)
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: €250 (≈ US$277)
- Renewal: One year only
Sources (3)
“The International Students Office (IStO) offers financial aid for graduation from two funding pools: STIBET I Program of the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) and Internationalization Funds Program of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts (MWK).”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International students who are enrolled at KIT and have registered or are about to register for their graduation thesis are eligible to apply for this financial aid.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The financial aid can be granted only once per student for up to 6 months at the maximum and will at least amount to 250€ per month.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester Source (1)“Applying for a place in a bachelor's degree course at KIT is possible only once a year (for the winter semester).”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Chemistry B.Sc.: Required Source (1)“There are selection interviews for the bachelor´s degree program Chemie (Chemistry). Only applicants that participate in the interview can be accepted.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“School-leaving certificate (certificate and grades) in the original language”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering (International) B.Sc.: English proficiency test: Required Source (2)“To apply for the Mechanical Engineering (International) program , upload the following four mandatory application documents in the application portal by April 30:”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Document 4: English proficiency certificate”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering (International) B.Sc.: Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)“To apply for the Mechanical Engineering (International) program , upload the following four mandatory application documents in the application portal by April 30:”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Document 3: Motivation letter”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering (International) B.Sc.: Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (2)“To apply for the Mechanical Engineering (International) program , upload the following four mandatory application documents in the application portal by April 30:”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Document 2: Result of a subject-specific aptitude test”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Germany
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman
€1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
- Who can receive it: Students from Oman
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Oman's Ministry of Education covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments of 1,500 euros - One-off payment of travel expenses (outward and return flight) - Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover - Payment of German language course - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from Tunisia
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor or Master's degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor and Master's degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Tunesia's Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments - One-off payment of travel expenses - Payments towards health insurance cover - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche Scientifique Tunis is responsible for awarding the scholarships. The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Winter semester | Jul 15Source (2)“Applying for a place in a bachelor's degree course at KIT is possible only once a year (for the winter semester). The online application portal opens on May 15th.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Application deadline winter semester: 15th July”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Winter semester (Mechanical Engineering (International) B.Sc.) | Apr 30 (reference)Source (2)“Non-EU nationals: First semester: April 30”www.sle.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“MEI is the only bachelor program that is offered fully in English at KIT. The application cycle runs from December 01 through April 30 for winter semester admission.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | €1,500 per term (≈ US$1,700) (reference) |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | If you study at a public university, you will not have to pay any tuition fees in most cases. Only a small semester contribution of €300 per semester (6 months) on average is payable. |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €800–€900 per month (≈ US$886–997) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | €145 per month (≈ US$161) (reference) |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Health insurance is compulsory: anyone who wants to enrol at a German university must have health insurance. If your home-country insurance is not recognised in Germany, you will have to sign up for coverage in Germany. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €11,904 per year (≈ US$13,200) (2026 figure) |
Sources (11)
“According to Article 3, LHGebG (Baden-Württemberg Act on State University Fees), international students (from third countries/non-EU countries) attending bachelor's, teacher's, and consecutive master's programs as well as free movers will have to pay tuition fees in the amount of EUR 1,500 per semester as from the 2017/2018 winter semester.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you want to study or do a doctorate at a public university, you will not have to pay any tuition fees in most cases.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Only a small semester contribution of €300 per semester (6 months) on average is payable.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The average expenses of a student in Karlsruhe, including fees and depending on your personal situation, are between €800 and €900 per month.”www.studienstart.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This includes rent, food, clothing, health insurance, telephone / internet, learning materials and transportation from home to university.”www.studienstart.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The monthly contribution (total approx. EUR 145.00) and the scope of the services are regulated by law and you do not need to be afraid of high bills in case of illness.”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You can insure yourself with a German statutory health insurance provider (please note: if you are over 30 years old or already in the 15th semester or higher, you cannot take out a student statutory health insurance. This also applies to doctoral students.)”www.intl.kit.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Anyone who wants to enrol at a German university must have health insurance.”www.study-in-germany.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If your health insurance policy from your home country is not recognised in Germany, you will have to sign up for coverage in Germany.”www.study-in-germany.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You are able to cover your living costs for the duration of your study programme. You can prove that you have sufficient funds through a blocked bank account (at least €11,904 in 2026), a scholarship or a declaration of commitment.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“From 1 January 2025, the presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 11,904 euros.”www.study-in-germany.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Students from third countries on a residence permit for studying may work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without Federal Employment Agency approval, or up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period; during the semester break they can work without restrictions. government rule Source (2)“Students from third countries are permitted to work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without requiring the approval of the Federal Employment Agency (BA).”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Alternatively, both third-country students and students from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland may work up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period, just like German students. During the semester break, they can work without any restrictions.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“Alternatively, both third-country students and students from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland may work up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period, just like German students.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Residence permit for jobseekers under Section 20 (1) No. 1 of the Residence Act: issued for up to 18 months after graduation to find skilled employment in Germany. government rule Source (2)“After successfully completing your degree, you can extend your stay in Germany by applying for a residence permit for jobseekers under Section 20 (1) No. 1 of the Residence Act (AufenthG). The residence permit is issued for up to 18 months as a means of finding skilled employment in Germany.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You can work in any occupation while looking for skilled employment.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| City / state | Karlsruhe |
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| Nearest major airport | Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB), about 44 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q309988 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).