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Karlsruhe

Federal state: Baden-Württemberg
311,000
Population
11%
Students
23%
International students
€ 488
Room in a shared apartment

Karlsruhe offers international students an exceptional educational experience at the renowned Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), one of Europe's leading institutions for engineering, computer science, and energy research. This innovative city—often called Germany's "cradle of engineering"—combines world-class technical education with pioneering research in robotics, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence. The technology-focused ecosystem, including Germany's largest energy research centre and a thriving startup scene, creates valuable industry connections and internship opportunities. Karlsruhe's unique fan-shaped layout, radiating from its Baroque palace, makes for a compact, bicycle-friendly city with extensive parks and green spaces.

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Living costs

⌀ 488 Euros
1% below German average
Room in a shared apartment in Karlsruhe
800
600
400
200
0
National average
€493
€800
Munich
€680
Frankfurt am Main
€560
Stuttgart
€500
Heidelberg
€490
Mannheim
€488
Karlsruhe
Average accommodation cost (for a room in a shared apartment)

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Further information

For more information please check the

University Website