Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in Germany

• Age of students: from 18 years
• Location: Germany, Karlsruhe
• Founded: 1878 year
• Type of institution: University of Applied Sciences
• Language of instruction: German, English
• Type: mixed

It is the largest university of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg, offering both academic and professional higher education programs in the fields of technical sciences, natural sciences and business.

It is ranked among the top universities of applied sciences or the Fachhochschule in Germany with particularly strong programs in mechanics, electrical engineering, information technology and engineering with business studies.

As a university, it makes a significant contribution to the sustainable development of society through practice-oriented and ready-to-use research and development. Students are closely supervised by highly qualified specialists, paying special attention to independent work on the development of intelligent solutions to current and future problems.

Universities have a well-developed mentoring system - a certain number of students are assigned a curator who is always ready to advise them on the path of development. The guys devote a lot of time to independent study. Usually students attend lectures and seminars 4-5 days a week depending on the schedule. The education is based on the credit system (the Bologna system, which is common in Europe). Pupils can independently form their own schedule.

The following subjects and specialties can be studied at the university:

• Architecture and construction
• Construction Management and Construction Works
• Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• Informatics
• International IT Business
• Business Informatics
• Geodesy and navigation
• Information Design
• Environmental and Geographic Information Management
• Automotive Engineering
• Green Technology Management
• Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics
• Electrical and Computer Engineering.

It has faculties of architecture and civil engineering, electrical engineering and information technology, computer science and business informatics, information and media management, mechanical engineering and mechatronics, and economics. Curricula are characterized by a high level of practice-oriented content and excellent learning conditions.

International students can find valuable tips on getting started at the Counseling Center. Master classes and seminars prepare for the German labor market. Martina Link and Janine Schwinke hold open consultations for foreigners every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, which can be very useful.

The Student Service (Studierendenwerk) of Karlsruhe manages more than 20 dormitories with 2790 beds throughout the city. Unfortunately, this means that only a small fraction of Karlsruhe students can find a place to stay here. It is advisable to apply as early as possible, no later than six months before the date of entry. A certain number of places in dormitories are reserved for exchange students from HKA partner universities.

Most students find a room on the open housing market in Germany. A student support service operates a private room agency that assists in the search. On average, students find more than 3500 numbers through this exchange every year.

The most affordable housing is offered by the Student Services Housing Association in conjunction with paritätische Sozialdienste. Instead of paying rent, students provide their landlord or hostess with practical help and support in everyday activities: it can be shopping, childcare or gardening. The general rule is: 1 sq. m of housing = 1 hour of assistance per month. Only utility costs must be paid by the student.

The university has its own dining room. The Moltke Canteen is located on Moltkestrasse next to the university and provides meals for students of the HKA, the nearby Academy of Arts and the Pedagogical University. The dining room is located in the basement of Building A on campus.

The German University offers its students a wide range of extracurricular activities for well-rounded development. Here is concentrated a large number of various clubs of interest, sections and creative organizations:

• AStA and Fachschaften – a student union for all activists

For those who want to represent students or participate in university politics, the AStA (Student Union) and Fachschaften (faculty-level student councils) are good places to start.

Also in the university there are permanent unique programs:

• Student Ambassadors Program (supervision of interest clubs)
• Service (everything related to technology)
• A unique inter-faculty course inspirING (inspiring course for moral development).
• Программа друзей Buddy Programme

In the Buddy program, you can take care of an international student who comes to HKA for one or two semesters. You help your buddy with finding accommodation or enrolling and entering a university network.

• It is one of the best German universities of applied sciences.
• The university has good cooperation partners: init AG (professorship), PTV GROUP or SIEMENS Mobility & Logistics, which contribute to the development of students.
• Cooperation partners provide the main places for internships in the fifth semester for pupils of the institute. Here, students can directly apply the knowledge gained for practical purposes and gain important experience for working life.
• To transfer practical know-how first-hand, additional lecturers are involved, who are often employees of cooperation partners.
• Students have access to modern technical equipment for experiments and research.
• Here you can meet representatives of different European countries, which creates an international tolerant society.

The campus of the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences is located in the city center and at the same time in the countryside, west of the Palace Garden and on the edge of the Hardtwald Forest. Five of the six faculties are located here, on a plot of about 10 hectares. all campus buildings in the city center are within walking or cycling. The branch campus in Bruchsal is only 20 km from the main campus in Karlsruhe.

The technical equipment of the university is as diverse as possible for effective practical activities - there are:

• Machine room

The Production Technology and Production site includes a machine room, which is used by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, as well as the Institute of Materials and Processes (IMP). Lectures, numerous projects with students, projects with industrial partners are held in this area.

Additional equipment:

• Machines (5-axis milling, turning, EDM and EDM)
• Welding room
• Measuring room
• Plastic Injection Molding and Extrusion
• 3D printer (focus on FFF)
• Cold Test Bench
• Robot in the UTI Robotics Laboratory
• Laboratory of Robotics.

The Robotics Laboratory is used for education at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, as well as for research at the Institute of Materials and Processes.

See also

• State-of-the-art universal testing machine for tensile, compressive and bending tests
• Equipment for measuring hardness according to Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell
• Pendulum coper up to 300 J for impact bending test of the rod with incision
• Devices for cutting and sealing
• Grinding and polishing machines
• Chemical laboratory for etching
• Five light microscopes with digital cameras and computer workstations
• Two stereo microscopes.

The local library is very popular among students. The HKA Specialized Library (FBH) is part of the library of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and is responsible for providing literature at the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. It is located in building A – the second floor on campus.

The application deadline is Nov. 30 for the summer semester and May 31 for the winter semester.

Plan of action after receipt of admission notification:

• For non-EU citizens, it is necessary to submit an application for enrollment in the amount of 1500€
• Application for reimbursement of expenses after return/cancellation of the place of study
• All students must pay semester fees, which are deductions for administrative expenses and student union = 155.7€.

• Step 1: Orientational

Candidates for higher education at a university are required by law to pass an orientation test.

• Step 2: Apply for the course

It is necessary to apply for admission to the degree program. This can only be done using the online application form. They do not need to be sent to the university by mail.

• Step 3: Sending the required documents
• Step 4: Wait for results
• Step 5: Registration

When registering, you need to consider:

• Fill in and print out the online application for admission on the application portal, attach a certified certificate of admission to the university (UAC), any missing requested documents and send all documents within the established deadline.

To enter the university, it is necessary to collect a full package of documents, which will be translated into German or English and notarized:

• Completed Agreement
• Up-to-date transcript of assessments
• Copy of passport
• Autobiography
• Payment of the registration fee (if any).

Purposeful and successful students can receive financial support during their studies, for example, in the form of a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship. Scholarship and sponsorship programs give companies and private sponsors the opportunity to establish intensive contacts with the best students of the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences and celebrate outstanding achievements.

Available scholarships:

• Germany Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship

As a national scholarship programme, deutschlandstipendium supports successful and dedicated students = €300 per month. Of this amount, 150 euros are paid by the federal government, and the other half is provided by private sponsors, foundations and companies. The grant is valid for one academic year, but can then be extended.

• Cooperation Scholarship

Thanks to the Cooperation Scholarship, the University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe has created its own scholarship program to support its best students and attract them to employers.

• Talent Award

The Talent Award aims to identify talent at an early stage and promote it in the long term. It rewards students who have impressed with their special achievements and skills, a cash prize, and a subsequent joint scholarship for two to four semesters.

• Preise für Projekt- und Abschlussarbeiten

Prize for students of the University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe for the best project work and graduation works.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision