Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
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Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg · Public · Founded 1825
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a public university in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg.
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22 programmes at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Find one that fits your goals.
Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
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Five Specializations offered -Optical Systems - Biomedical Photonics - Solar Energy - Quantum Optics & Spectroscopy - Photonic Materials & Devices
Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
Over 1,500 EUR/sem
Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
Accreditation
State-recognised
Address
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Kaiserstraße 12 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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kit.edu (opens in a new tab)How Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) places in the major global and German rankings.
QS World University Rankings 2026
#98
2026
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
#166
2026
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 70 to 460 EUR, set by each university, which often includes a public transport pass.
Fee details on university website (opens in a new tab)Estimated 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, currently €11,904/yr (approx. €992/mo)) for the student visa. Use our blocked account calculator and cost of living calculator for a personalised estimate.
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.
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Accommodation
The Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe manages 22 student residences with 2,658 rooms in Karlsruhe and Pforzheim, plus a free private accommodation service.
Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
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Address
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Kaiserstraße 12 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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