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Study in Karlsruhe: universities, programmes and fees
Karlsruhe has 6 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 44 undergraduate programmes in 29 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays no tuition fee, a non-EU student €3,000 a year. 3 programmes are taught in English.
- Universities
- 6
- Programmes
- 44
- Taught in English
- 3
- EU fee / year
- Free
- Non-EU fee / year
- €3,000
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Karlsruhe
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsruher Institut für Technologie | public | 14 | €0 | €3,000 |
| Hochschule Karlsruhe - Technik und Wirtschaft | public | 14 | €0 | €3,000 |
| Karlshochschule International University - staatlich anerkannte Hochschule der Karlshochschule gemeinnützige GmbH Karlsruhe | private | 6 | — | — |
| Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe | public | 4 | €0 | €3,000 |
| Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe | public | 3 | €0 | €3,000 |
| Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe | public | 3 | €0 | €3,000 |
What you can study in Karlsruhe
- Computer Science 5
- Design 4
- Civil Engineering 3
- Music and Musicology 3
- Architecture 2
- Multimedia and Video Games 2
- International Business 2
- Business Administration 2
- Telecommunications Engineering 1
- Industrial Engineering 1
- Geography 1
- Industrial Electronics and Automation 1
- Mechanical Engineering 1
- Biotechnology 1
- Economics 1
- Biology 1
- Chemistry 1
- Environmental Sciences 1
- Mathematics 1
- Data Science 1
- Psychology 1
- Sport Sciences 1
- Logistics 1
- Political Science 1
- Pedagogy 1
- History 1
- Primary Education Teaching 1
- Performing Arts 1
- Art History 1
Programmes in English
| Programme | University | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Bachelor | Hochschule Karlsruhe - Technik und Wirtschaft | €0 | €3,000 |
| Architektur Bachelor | Karlsruher Institut für Technologie | €0 | €3,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering (International) Bachelor | Karlsruher Institut für Technologie | €0 | €3,000 |
Student residences
Prices published by the universities or the public student housing service.
| Residence | University | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Karlsruhe | Karlsruher Institut für Technologie | 192–399 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Karlsruhe | Hochschule Karlsruhe | 192–399 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Karlsruhe | Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe | 192–399 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Karlsruhe | Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe | 192–399 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Karlsruhe | Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe | 192–399 EUR / month |
How admission works in Germany
Some programmes have open admission; others have fewer places than applicants (numerus clausus), where the school-leaving grade (1.0 is best, 4.0 worst) and waiting time decide. Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy are allocated through hochschulstart.de. Foreign school certificates are checked (often via uni-assist); if the certificate gives no direct access, a year at a Studienkolleg and the Feststellungsprüfung exam are required. German-taught programmes require German at DSH-2 / TestDaF 4 level. More in the guide Study in Germany.
Sources
- DAAD — Finances: tuition fees at higher education institutions in Germany, checked 4 October 2026
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Studiensuche (Studienangebote, grundständig, Vollzeit), checked 4 October 2026
- Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg — Gebühren für Internationale Studierende und Zweitstudium, checked 4 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.