Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: Statistics

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#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
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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 Rate26%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Abitur) or equivalent
Academic CalendarOctober to September (October - February; April-July)
Enrollment23,321
Full time employee5,183
Student:staff ratio4:1

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.

Publications
83,559
Citations
1,814,558

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
59,645 / 1,288,455
Physics
57,747 / 1,383,220
Chemistry
49,772 / 1,287,574
Quantum and Particle physics
44,582 / 1,078,176
Materials Science
36,546 / 842,394
Biology
34,493 / 898,080
Environmental Science
34,311 / 794,330
Organic Chemistry
31,116 / 833,440
Computer Science
29,709 / 549,227
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
23,596 / 403,299
Geology
20,185 / 506,746
Optical Engineering
18,712 / 410,771
Geography and Cartography
18,628 / 421,049
Biochemistry
15,073 / 453,074
Electrical Engineering
14,957 / 301,005
Metallurgical Engineering
14,772 / 352,943
Mathematics
14,466 / 251,067
Medicine
13,336 / 286,769
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
13,147 / 253,347
Philosophy
12,679 / 186,711
Ecology
12,492 / 331,377
Nuclear Physics
11,331 / 326,381
Mechanical Engineering
10,939 / 204,446
Statistics
10,699 / 192,337
Nanotechnology
10,251 / 269,864
Business
10,234 / 153,942
Chemical Engineering
10,098 / 260,036
Physical chemistry
10,017 / 260,388
Genetics
9,466 / 295,036
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
9,066 / 201,740
Paleontology
8,793 / 211,382
Telecommunications
8,538 / 143,945
Political Science
8,379 / 118,796
Astrophysics and Astronomy
8,137 / 213,180
Condensed Matter Physics
7,761 / 234,657
Aerospace Engineering
7,606 / 149,833
Psychology
7,487 / 160,050
History
7,389 / 162,897
Archaeology
7,088 / 159,130
Law
6,840 / 112,922

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
Academic rankings

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

  1. Carl Benz

    Carl Benz
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1844-1929 (aged 85)
    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.

  2. Dietmar Hopp

    Dietmar Hopp
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1940-.. (age 83)
    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.

  3. Dieter Zetsche

    Dieter Zetsche
    Born in
    Turkey Flag Turkey
    Years
    1953-.. (age 70)
    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.

  4. Alexander Gerst

    Alexander Gerst
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1976-.. (age 47)
    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.

All 74 notable alumni

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

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