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THE UNIVERSITY OF KARLSRUHE
Germany
Institution Profile

University Homepage: http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de/

The University of Karlsruhe is the oldest Technical High school in Germany , yet one of the most active ones. With close to 15000 students and close to 200 professors, it is always at the fore front of technology. The University of Karlsruhe has seen the initiation of many major developments. Famous engineers and scientists have passed through the system of the University of Karlsruhe ; Carl Benz who pioneered the automobile was a Karlsruhe graduate and Heinrich Hertz, a professor of physics made his discoveries at the university.

Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe is situated in the south-west of Germany , close to the border of Germany and France . Karlsruhe is a culturally rich town. It has numerous theatres, museums, galleries and various cultural events such as concerts and other attractions. It hosts various festivals to celebrate a variety of arts they have in their town. Some include the museum and theatre festivals, the international festival of traditional costumes and a free open air concert.

Language of Instruction

With the exception of all foreign language courses, lectures at the University of Karlsruhe are held in German. The University offers intensive German courses before and during term time.


Academics

Faculties

  • Department of Architecture
  • Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
  • Department of Chemistry and Life sciences
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences
  • Department of Computer Science
  • Department of Economics and Business Engineering
  • Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  • Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Department of Physics
 
Housing Options

The University of Karlsruhe does not have its own Halls of Residence; however Student Services will help students get accommodated in one its many student residences provided applications are received before the given deadline. Types of accommodation available can range from an individual room to 2-3 room apartments.

 
Additional Information

Facts & Figures

University Information Site [English]

http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de/index_en.php

Main Language of Instruction

German

Country

Germany

Founded In

1825

Areas of Studies

11 Study Areas
incl. over 180 institutes

Students

15000

Professors

200

Academic Staff
(incl. Professors, Academic Staff. Lab Technicians and Administrative Staff)

2250

Libraries

University's central library plus department libraries and E-Reserve Databanks

Accommodation

€150 - €180 per month

Living Expenses
(incl. Accommodation, Food, Transport and other miscellaneous items)

€550 per month

Computer resources

Free access to email and internet on campus

Student Facilities

On-campus Libraries and Computer Use
Health and Social Services
Sports Centre
Cultural Clubs and Activities
Careers Centre (Temp. Jobs)

Academic Calendar

Winter Semester:
Mid Oct – Mid Feb

Summer Semester:
Mid Apr – Mid Jul

 

 
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