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Baden-Württemberg

Studienkolleg am KIT

KarlsruheTechnical Institute

Life in Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe is a technology hub in southwestern Germany, home to the renowned Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Known as the 'Fächerstadt' (fan city) for its park-lined streets radiating from the palace, it is more affordable than Munich or Stuttgart and lies in the Upper Rhine valley near the French border.

Cost of Living~€850 / Month
Public TransitKVV Network

Academic Tracks

This institution offers the following specialized courses. All instruction is in German.

T-KursFor Engineering & Math
Math + Physics

Application

Accepting Applications
MethodDirect Application
Deadline (Winter)July 15, 2026
Deadline (Summer)January 15, 2027
Start ApplicationOfficial Website

Entrance Exam

The Aufnahmetest is mandatory for T-Kurs applicants and consists of two parts taken on the same day (~3 hours total): an onSET C-Test in German (8 gap-fill texts, ~40 min; minimum B1 required, higher proficiency improves admission chances) and an ILIAS mathematics exam taken in person at KIT (curriculum up to 11th-grade German Gymnasium, no integral calculus). It can be repeated once in a later semester.

Next DateSep 1, 2026
Example Tests