Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #197 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #68 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #15 of 369 | In Germany |
| #4 of 62 | In Baden-Wurttemberg |
| #1 of 7 | In Karlsruhe |
| #6 of 1,118 | For Nuclear Engineering |
| Top100 | For 37 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 26%
- Enrollment
- 23,321
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.kit.edu
- Languages
- German
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Abitur) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - February; April-July) |
| Enrollment | 23,321 |
| Full time employee | 5,823 |
| Student:staff ratio | 4:1 |
We've calculated the 26% acceptance rate for Karlsruhe Institute of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is a world-class research university with 117,810 scientific papers published and 3,176,254 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 835 | 6652 |
| 1994 | 868 | 7574 |
| 1995 | 914 | 8536 |
| 1996 | 1052 | 10396 |
| 1997 | 980 | 10878 |
| 1998 | 1140 | 11864 |
| 1999 | 1095 | 13134 |
| 2000 | 1224 | 14683 |
| 2001 | 1189 | 16044 |
| 2002 | 1744 | 20590 |
| 2003 | 1617 | 23928 |
| 2004 | 1464 | 25826 |
| 2005 | 1709 | 31984 |
| 2006 | 1775 | 35654 |
| 2007 | 1798 | 41295 |
| 2008 | 2023 | 46996 |
| 2009 | 2318 | 52139 |
| 2010 | 3867 | 59947 |
| 2011 | 4394 | 71209 |
| 2012 | 4538 | 84758 |
| 2013 | 4836 | 97326 |
| 2014 | 4952 | 109612 |
| 2015 | 5059 | 122809 |
| 2016 | 5574 | 134716 |
| 2017 | 5404 | 149285 |
| 2018 | 5726 | 166924 |
| 2019 | 6117 | 192694 |
| 2020 | 6287 | 227294 |
| 2021 | 6845 | 276803 |
| 2022 | 6428 | 268576 |
| 2023 | 6903 | 283638 |
| 2024 | 5414 | 281181 |
| 2025 | 3247 | 244670 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Karlsruhe Institute of Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free |
| Master's Degree | €1,500 |
| PhD Program | Free |
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Art History, Bioengineering, Biology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, European Studies, Geophysics, German, Industrial Chemistry, Information Management, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Meteorology, Pedagogy, Physics, Production Engineering, Sports, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education |
|---|---|
| Master | Applied Mathematics, Architectural Restoration, Architecture, Art History, Biology, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance, Geology, Geophysics, Germanic Studies, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Techniques, Meteorology, Natural Resources, Optics, Physics, Psychology, Regional Planning, Sports, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education, Transport Engineering |
| PhD | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Social Sciences |
| Habilitation | Teacher Training |
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology alumni
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Dhruv Rathee
- Occupations
- television producerpodcasterYouTubervlogger
- Biography
-
Dhruv Rathee is an Indian influencer and social media activist based in Berlin, Germany. He is known for his YouTube videos on social, political, and environmental issues. As of June 2025, he has over 36 million subscribers and 7 billion views across all of his channels.
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Stefan Quandt
- Enrolled in Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Graduated with Diplom in industrial engineer
- Occupations
- engineer
- Biography
-
Stefan Quandt is a German billionaire heir, engineer and industrialist. As of December 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$21.6 billion, ranked at number 89 on Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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Carsten Spohr
- Enrolled in Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Studied industrial engineering and management
- Occupations
- management engineerchief executive officermilitary flight engineeraircraft pilotmanager
- Biography
-
Carsten Spohr is a German airline executive. Since May 2014 he has been the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Lufthansa.
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Leopold Ružička
- Occupations
- university teacherchemist
- Biography
-
Leopold Ružička ForMemRS was a Croatian-Swiss scientist and joint winner of the 1939 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his work on polymethylenes and higher terpenes" "including the first chemical synthesis of male sex hormones." He worked most of his life in Switzerland, and received eight doctorates honoris causa in science, medicine, and law; seven prizes and medals; and twenty-four honorary memberships in chemical, biochemical, and other scientific societies.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Architecture | Architecture |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Chemical and Process Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Engineering Management |
| Department/Division : Chemistry and Bio-Sciences | Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Genetics, Inorganic Chemistry, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Toxicology, Zoology |
| Department/Division : Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences | Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Mechanical Engineering, Mineralogy, Regional Planning |
| Department/Division : Economics and Management | Economics, Management |
| Department/Division : Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | Electrical Engineering, Information Technology |
| Department/Division : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Department/Division : Informatics | Computer Science |
| Department/Division : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Physics | Meteorology, Physics |
| School : Engineering and Management | Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | KIT Karlsruher Institut für Technologie |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kaiserstrasse 12 Karlsruhe, 76131 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 310,000 |