Detailed introduction of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology:

Introduction

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is located in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is an internationally leading educational and scientific research institution in the fields of natural sciences and engineering technology. It was formed by the merger of the former University of Karlsruhe and the former Karlsruhe Research Center. It is one of the oldest technical universities in Germany.

Overview

Students and Faculty: In the winter semester of 2023/24, the school has 22,816 students, of which about 60% are studying engineering and about 21% are international students. The university has about 10,000 employees, including 414 professors.

Disciplines: The university has 11 faculties and 109 professional courses, covering natural sciences, engineering sciences, economics, humanities and social sciences, and education.

History and establishment time

The original University of Karlsruhe was founded on October 7, 1825 by Grand Duke Ludwig of Baden, based on the style of the École Polytechnique in Paris. It was originally a comprehensive technical university. In 1865, it was upgraded to a technical university, and in 1902 it was also called Fridericiana. In 1967, according to the law of the state of Baden-Württemberg, it was renamed Universität Karlsruhe (TH). In 1969, it became the first university in Germany to train computer science master's students, and in 1972, it established the first computer department in Germany.

The original Karlsruhe Research Center was founded in 1953. It was formerly the Nuclear Physics Research Center of Germany. With the pace of Germany's withdrawal from nuclear energy, its current scientific research fields are mainly concentrated in nuclear physics, nanotechnology, microsystems, climate, environment, new energy, etc. It was affiliated to the Helmholtz Association in 2002.

On April 11, 2006, the University of Karlsruhe and the Karlsruhe Research Center signed a contract to establish the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. On July 8, 2009, the State Parliament of Baden-Württemberg passed the KIT merger bill. On October 1 of the same year, the merger bill officially came into effect, and KIT became a legal entity.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: As one of the top science and engineering universities in Germany, it has high teaching quality and focuses on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking. The school has a world-class research infrastructure, providing students with unique experimental opportunities, from modern laboratory equipment to powerful information infrastructure to large-scale instruments visible around the world, which helps students better master professional knowledge and skills.

Scientific research strength: KIT's scientific research results have an important influence internationally, and its research projects cover many cutting-edge fields such as nanotechnology, microsystems, environmental science, energy research, etc. The school has two research projects selected for the elite cluster, namely the "Customized Three-Dimensional Matter" program and the new efficient energy storage technology in the "Energy Storage Beyond Lithium" initiative. It has trained 5 Nobel Prize winners, and many world-renowned scientists, entrepreneurs and social celebrities have emerged among its alumni and professors, such as Heinrich Hertz, the "discoverer of electromagnetic waves" and Otto Lehmann, the "father of liquid crystals".

Nature of the institution

A national research university, affiliated to the Helmholtz Association, is one of the largest scientific research groups in Germany.

Educational philosophy

"Teaching, research, and innovation" is the philosophy of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, which focuses on combining teaching with research, cultivating students' innovative ability, promoting the development and application of science and technology, and contributing to social and economic development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Chemistry, engineering, materials science, earth science, physics and other disciplines are strong and have high rankings in Germany and even in the world. Among them, the major of computer science and technology was established the earliest, and its teaching quality and scientific research results are second to none. In the 2023 QS subject rankings, computer science ranks 67th in the world and 5th in Germany; in the engineering and technology category, chemical engineering, materials, machinery, architecture, civil engineering, electronics, physics, and information science are all among the top five in Germany.

Key laboratories: The school's research center has 9 sub-centers, namely elementary particle and astroparticle physics, energy, health technology, information, systems, technology, climate and environment, technology and life science materials, natural science, engineering, economics, mathematics, human resources and technology, and vehicle research center.

Department settings

The school has 11 colleges and departments, as follows:

School of Architecture

School of Civil Engineering, Geology and Environmental Sciences

School of Chemistry and Life Sciences

School of Chemical Engineering and Technology

School of Electronics and Information Engineering

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Computer Science

School of Mechanical Engineering

School of Mathematics

School of Physics

School of Economics

Ranking

2023 QS World University Rankings: 119th in the world and 6th in Germany.

2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 140th in the world and 14th in Germany . Among them, natural sciences ranked 86th in the world and 8th in Germany; engineering sciences ranked 64th in the world and 3rd in Germany.

2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities: 301-400th in the world and 20-24th in Germany.

Expenses

German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but students need to pay a certain registration fee each semester, which is about 150-300 euros. The specific amount varies depending on the major and semester. In addition, students are required to bear their own living expenses, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc. The cost of living in Karlsruhe is relatively low, about 800-1000 euros per month.

Campus

Geographic location: Located in Karlsruhe, a famous city on the German-French border, the city has a profound cultural heritage and combines the cultural characteristics of Germany and France, providing students with an international learning and living environment.

Campus facilities: In addition to laboratories, research facilities and teaching venues, the campus also has various cultural, sports and leisure facilities, such as libraries, museums, gymnasiums, swimming pools, etc., to meet the diverse needs of students. In addition, the school also provides students with various activities, such as cultural projects, public speeches, sports activities, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Campus culture: The school has students and faculty from all over the world, forming a multicultural atmosphere. Students can join various university groups, development associations and cultural institutions to expand their international horizons, make friends with different backgrounds, and improve their comprehensive quality and cross-cultural communication skills.