Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Karlsruhe, Germany · Public

Major scientific research center merged with a leading technical university.

Admissions Data — Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Acceptance Rate	~30% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	24,000 students
International Students	23%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€177)
Location	Karlsruhe, Germany
Founded	1825
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#398
THE World Rank	#317
US News Rank	#365
Research Output	Excellent

Notable Strengths

Engineering
Computer Science
Physics
Mathematics
Materials Science

Scholarships: DAAD. KIT Excellence Scholarship. Helmholtz Association scholarships.

Applying to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) as an International Student

With an acceptance rate of ~30%, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a selective institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

International student tuition at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is €0 (semester fee ~€177) per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer