Carl Benz School of Engineering

The IstO is offering information and service for German students who are planning a semester abroad as well as for international students who are planning to study at KIT. Besides, IstO supports students in searching for internships abroad and informs about possible financial support possibilities.The campus of the International Department is located right next to the historic castle of Karlsruhe in the center of the city, but still at a very calm place. It meets high service and living environment standards: WLAN and modern technical equipment are available for all students. Additional services like a cleaning service and washing facilities complete the accommodation features.

Students at the Carl Benz School live in single or double rooms distributed over three floors. Groups of four to six students share a modern kitchen as well as dining and working areas. These shared sections all overlook an attractive atrium that is used for various student activities, open-air assemblies, and meetings. In this way, it is ensured that students from different nationalities form a group in order to promote intercultural exchange.

The KIT-library supports students and scientists around the clock with over two million books and 28.000 magazines. Focus areas are natural sciences, technic, and economic sciences. The latest literature is freely accessible in the respective disciplinary reading rooms. Additionally, the library offers several services over the internet.