Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #192 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #62 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #14 of 369 | In Germany |
| #4 of 62 | In Baden-Wurttemberg |
| #1 of 7 | In Karlsruhe |
| #6 of 1,002 | For Nuclear Engineering |
| Top100 | For 35 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 | 5,183 |
| 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 83,559 scientific papers published and 1,814,558 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Biology, Environmental Science, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 492 | 3255 |
| 1991 | 463 | 3626 |
| 1992 | 506 | 4295 |
| 1993 | 630 | 4491 |
| 1994 | 645 | 5251 |
| 1995 | 641 | 5784 |
| 1996 | 774 | 6855 |
| 1997 | 735 | 7288 |
| 1998 | 852 | 8198 |
| 1999 | 785 | 9338 |
| 2000 | 862 | 10209 |
| 2001 | 868 | 11295 |
| 2002 | 978 | 13026 |
| 2003 | 1057 | 15047 |
| 2004 | 1083 | 16271 |
| 2005 | 1153 | 21021 |
| 2006 | 1275 | 23305 |
| 2007 | 1329 | 27136 |
| 2008 | 1415 | 30182 |
| 2009 | 1729 | 33246 |
| 2010 | 3082 | 37658 |
| 2011 | 3623 | 46508 |
| 2012 | 3695 | 56999 |
| 2013 | 4055 | 69899 |
| 2014 | 4184 | 78983 |
| 2015 | 4282 | 90677 |
| 2016 | 4749 | 100558 |
| 2017 | 4717 | 112066 |
| 2018 | 4573 | 120637 |
| 2019 | 5059 | 143987 |
| 2020 | 5207 | 168390 |
| 2021 | 6005 | 218144 |
| 2022 | 4981 | 201125 |
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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Carl Benz
- Occupations
- inventorengineer
- Biography
-
Carl Friedrich Benz, also Karl Friedrich Benz with the same pronunciation, was a German engine designer and automotive engineer. His Benz Patent Motorcar from 1885 is considered the first practical modern automobile and first car put into series production. He received a patent for the motorcar in 1886.
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Dietmar Hopp
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Dietmar Hopp is a German software engineer and billionaire businessman. He was one of the founders of SAP SE in 1972 with other former IBM employees Hans Werner Hector, Klaus Tschira, Claus Wellenreuther and Hasso Plattner and owner of Bundesliga football club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
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Dieter Zetsche
- Enrolled in Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- 1971-1976 studied electrical engineering
- Occupations
- entrepreneurengineermerchantbusinesspersonchief executive officer
- Biography
-
Dieter Zetsche is a German engineer and business executive. He is the chairman of TUI AG. He was the chairman of the board of management of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz until 22 May 2019, a role he had held since 2006, in addition to being a member of the company's board since 1998.
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Alexander Gerst
- Occupations
- volcanologistastronautgeophysicist
- Biography
-
Alexander Gerst is a German European Space Agency astronaut and geophysicist, who was selected in 2009 to take part in space training. He was part of the International Space Station Expedition 40 and 41 from May to November 2014. Gerst returned to space on 6 June 2018, as part of Expedition 56/57. He was the Commander of the International Space Station. He returned to Earth on 20 December 2018. After the end of his second mission and before being surpassed by Luca Parmitano in 2020, he held the record for most time in space of any active ESA astronaut (362 days), succeeding Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli, and German ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter, who formally held the record for the longest time in space for any active or retired ESA astronaut.
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 | 308,000 |