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Karlsruhe: studying in Germany
Verified information about Karlsruhe in Germany and the universities located there.
Verified facts about Karlsruhe
- KIT: 23,083 students in winter 2025/26.
- KIT estimates living costs of 800-900 EUR per month.
Universities in Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe · Public
1,500 EUR per semester for non-EU/EEA students in bachelor's, teacher's, consecutive master's programmes and free movers; 650 EUR per semester for a second degree programme; exemptions include EU/EEA, German Abitur, cooperation/exchange programmes, doctoral students, BW Stiftung scholars, some refugees. Semester fee 184 EUR (administrative 80 + Studierendenwerk 92 + student union 12).
Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe · Public
Hochschule Karlsruhe - Technik und Wirtschaft
Karlsruhe · Public
DAAD programme pages show programme-specific tuition: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (BEng) - Tuition fees vary per DAAD page; see programme website | Geodata Science (MSc) - non-EU countries: 1,500 EUR per semester (DAAD page) | Sensor Systems Technology (SSTM) (MSc) - Tuition fees vary per DAAD page; see programme website
Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe · Public
Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe · Public
Karlshochschule International University - staatlich anerkannte Hochschule der Karlshochschule gemeinnützige GmbH Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe · Private
Karlsruhe University of Education
Karlsruhe · Public
Cost information for Germany
The information below is not specific to Karlsruhe; it applies to Germany as a whole.
- Monthly living cost (country-level)
- DAAD: about 900-1,200 EUR per month depending on city; a 2023 student survey found average monthly expenses of 876 EUR; students spend on average 410 EUR/month on rent incl. utilities (DAAD finances page). DAAD renting page: Studentenwerk residences about 280 EUR/month on average, students overall about 489 EUR/month, shared-flat rooms roughly 266-790 EUR (Munich about 790). LMU recommends about 1,500 EUR/month in Munich; KIT estimates 800-900 EUR/month in Karlsruhe.Source
- Accommodation (country-level)
- DAAD: Studentenwerk (student services) residences are the most affordable option (about 280 EUR/month on average) but demand is high; apply early, some residences accept registrations while the degree application is pending. Flatshares and own flats are alternatives. Deposit (Kaution) usually about three months' basic rent. Beware of fraud (advance payments, non-German IBANs). Heidelberg Studierendenwerk: dorm application deadlines are 15 July (winter) and 15 January (summer) per a Heidelberg master's page.Source
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