Welcome to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology!
Welcome to the KIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
This website is aimed at new students who wish to enroll or are already enrolled at the KIT Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. The following section gives you a short introduction to prepare your stay at KIT.
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology consists of 16 individual institutes. Each of them has its own research focus and together they cover almost the entire field of electrical engineering, from electrical energy systems and automation technology to materials science and information and communication technology. Here you will find an overview of the institutes.
For general information about KIT and a good introduction, you can find a lot of information on the pages of the International Office.
- International Students Office: For administrative problems (e.g. enrollment, accommodation) that do not concern your choice of studies
- Erasmus Coordinators: For changes to your Learning Agreement
- Master's program service: Exam registration
Lecture periods
The lecture period in Germany starts quite late compared to other European countries. If you are planning your stay, please make sure that you are still in Karlsruhe when the exams take place. The periods are usually
- Winter semester:
- Lecture period: end of October - mid-February
- Examination period: mid-February - mid-April
- Summer semester:
- Lecture period: mid-April - end of July
- Examination period: end of July - mid-October
The exact dates for each year can be found here.
Courses
All courses offered by the university can be found in the online course catalog:
Please make sure that you select the correct semester in the drop-down menu at the top right. WS means winter semester and SS is the summer semester.
You can also find all lectures of the Department of Electrical Engineering in our module handbook:
The International Office also provides information on English-language degree programs and courses (not only at our department):
There are three different types of courses:
- Lectures:
- You are not required to attend lectures, but we encourage you to do so.
- No registration is required to attend lectures.
- Tutorials/exercises:
- Supplementary to the lectures, also optional but recommended
- cannot be attended without the lecture
- Laboratories / seminars (practical courses / seminars):
- You must register! The registration procedure varies from course to course and usually takes place shortly before the start of the lecture. Please check the website of the laboratory or write an e-mail to the responsible person
- Attendance is compulsory!
- Places are limited and cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, only one lab per semester is allowed and we strongly recommend that you look for an alternative course in advance if you do not get a place in the lab.
- There are two types of exams:
- Written examinations
- Oral examinations
- Check the website or ask the lecturer what type of exam will be held.
- To register for exams, follow the procedure explained in the video here:
- Registering with KIT - Homepage
- Select the Exams tab
- Select Exam registration
- Click on the signpost symbol next to the respective subject area
- Select the relevant courses
- Save your selection
- Click on the course you would like to register for
- To register for the exam, click on the icon next to the status
- Click on the Register button
- If you are writing a Bachelor's/Master's thesis, follow the registration procedure as described above, but select the placeholder 15/30 ECTS
- If your exam is not listed
- Select a placeholder in the above procedure
- Contact the Master ETIT program service who can add the module and exam.
- Make sure that you are still in Karlsruhe on the examination date.
- Dates for oral examinations can sometimes be arranged with the lecturer.
- Remember to register for the exam in good time
You can print out your Transcript of Records yourself. Just follow these steps:
- Login to KIT - Homepage
- Select the Transcripts tab
- Selecttranscript of records
- You can change your Learning Agreement at any time during your stay. (Make sure that this has also been agreed with your home university!)
- At least 50% of the courses you choose must be from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT).
- You can take a maximum of one lab per semester
To improve your German language skills, we recommend that you take part in a pre-semester German course and/or a course during the semester:
- Pre-semester German course (3 weeks, 4 ECTS, 75 €)
- German course during the semester (during the semester, 4-8 ECTS, free of charge)
Further information can be found here.
Here you can find a factsheet of the IStO.
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Erasmus Student Network Karlsruhe
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Living in Karlsruhe
The university's halls of residence are spread throughout the city, but all are easily accessible by public transport or bicycle. As residents come from all over the world, the integration of foreign students into the academic community and contact with German students is greatly facilitated. To apply for a room in a hall of residence, you should contact the Studierendenwerk of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
If you prefer individual accommodation, you can rent rooms or apartments on a private basis.
The cost of living in Karlsruhe depends heavily on individual preferences in terms of housing, food and leisure activities. With 500 euros per month, most students can achieve a reasonable standard of living.
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