We are...

…the Zentrale Studienberatung (ZSB), student advisory services of the KIT.

We are the first point of contact at KIT for those interested in studying and those already studying at KIT concerning all questions regarding your current or future studies. It doesn't matter what your concerns and questions are, our well-trained advisors will always offer a sympathetic ear and make time for you. If your concerns are not directly a part of our portfolio, we can still offer help in guiding you through the so-called jungle of advisory and guidance offers at KIT and beyond.

Our services...

... are confidential, neutral and unbiased. We will support you in trying to find a solution to your concerns by carefully considering your current situation and your goals, your resources and what your personal approaches to these matters have been so far; all done in a private and protected environment.

In working with you, it is of great importance to us to strengthen and boost your self-competence. It is of equal importance to us to help and support you in matters concerning examination and admission law as well as the related administrative processes at KIT by use of our vast knowledge and experience. We put great emphasis on our professionalism, thus our advisors regularly attend advanced training courses.

Our topics are...

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Orientation and decision

We are your first stop if you are not sure yet what you want to study or if you even want to. We can teach you different methods to facilitate and boost your own decision-making processes and offer information about contents of study programs as well as the different types of institutions of higher education.

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Application and admission

We offer information about the application procedures for your study program, about deadlines and selection procedures, for both bachelor's and master's programs.

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Study preparation and start

We offer information about the challenges of studying and can show you how you can successfully start your studies at KIT with the help of prepatory courses, orientation week, mentoring programs and other miscellaneous offers.

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Study organization

Studying at KIT offers a wide variety of choices, but also challenges. It doesn't matter if you're about to start your bachelor's studies or are coming to KIT for your master's, we will help you arrive here and organize your studies. Topics are e.g. studying abroad, planning your studies, living, financing, and many more.

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Questions about examination law

Due to our regular exchange with the KIT-Departments and our resident lawyers for university law and academic affairs, we are able to give you binding information on aspects of examination law, such as additional credit accomplishments, prior master's transfer account, repeat exam, extensions of deadlines and consequences of loss of examination entitlement.

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Doubts and crises while studying

You're worrying about your choice of studies? You are discouraged by poor accomplishments? You can't find your work-life-balance anymore? In order not to jeopardize your studies, you should look for help early on. Even if you had these problems for quite some time already, we will work out all possible options with you to bring your studies back on track. We'll get to the bottom of things together and work on a solution.

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Change of program / university

You should think twice about a change of program or university. We will help you come to a decision and offer information about all necessary administrative steps. We are also your point of contact if you want to come to KIT for your master's studies.

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Compatibility of studies and family

You are pregnant, expecting father or you already have children? You are caring for your care-dependent parents? We can advise you on how to cope with these challenges in addition to your studies. We can also help with reporting your pregnancy and other regulations.

You can contact our infopoint during our business hours via phone or visit us in person. For larger concerns, you can take advantage of one-on-one counseling with our advisors either in person, via Zoom or by phone. You just need to book an appointment:

  • via our booking tool you can book an appointment at the date of your choice
  • by contacting our infopoint and making an appointment there, especially when you can't find a suitable appointment online

Or you can use our open consultation hours every Wednesday, 14:00 to 16:30 hrs. Simply stop by our offices or call us during these hours.

Student advisory services (ZSB)

 

+49 721 608 - 44930info∂zsb.kit.edu

 

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Zentrale Studienberatung (ZSB)
Engelbert-Arnold-Str. 2
76131 Karlsruhe

 

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For prospective students

You would like to study, but feel like you can't see the forest for the trees? A thorough orientation is the first step to successful studying. That's why we offer you support during this process. In our workshops, you will learn how to organize and maintain your own decision-making process. In our information sessions about the different study programs, you can learn about contents, challenges, application processes and career prospects. We even have an event for your parents so they are able to support you the best possible way. 

  • Information sessions: „Studium am KIT“ (studying at KIT) for a general overview, sessions for individual study programs and real talks with students (all events are held in German)

  • Workshops: „Was will ich studieren?“ (what do I want to study?), „Hilfe, jetzt muss ich mich entscheiden!“ (Help! I need to decide now!) and „Abitur und was dann?“ (Abitur and what after?) for your own personal orientation (all events are held in German)

  • Campus tours: walk & talk with an advisor and students to get to know the campus and ask all your questions concerning studying at KIT - with or without a short presentation „Studium am KIT“ (studying at KIT; all events are held in German)

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For students

We give advise and support during all phases of studies with a variety of events for topics that concern students the most. At the start of your studies, we offer different formats that help you arrive at KIT. Did the beginning or the first semesters of your studies not go as planned and expected? Are you troubled by doubts? Are you threatened by the loss of your exam entitlement? You are studying at KIT and want to know just how exactly the prior master's transfer account works or how you can obtain missing credits according to the admission criteria for a maste'sr program outside of the subject area of your bachelor's program? You have completed your bachelor's degree at another university and are looking for possibilities to make up for missing credits needed for admission to our master's programs? Then have a look at our even calendar.

  • Information sessions: At the beginning of your studies „Erfolgreich studieren“ (study successfully) and „Fit durchs 1. Semester“ (fit through your 1st semeter), during your studies „Aus und vorbei? – Endgültig nicht bestanden, was nun?“ (over and out? - permanent loss of exam entitlement, now what?) , „Für den Master ans KIT?“ (going for a Master at KIT) or „Vom Bachelor in den Master für KIT-Studierende“ (from bachelor to master for KIT students) (most events are held in German; English events are marked accordingly in the event calendar)
  • Workshops: if you have doubts concenring your studies, e.g. „Auf dem falschen Dampfer?“ (on the wrong track) and „Zurück auf Start“ (back to start) (all events are held in German)
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For schools

Our customized on-campus programs offer school groups grades 9 and up a special insight into studying. Based on the main interests of the participants and the accompanying teachers, groups can choose from a variety of study-oriented information sessions and workshops. In addition, participants have the opportunity to attend "real" lectures or explore the campus on a guided tour.

We'll also gladly participate in events at your school or arrange for students or professors to give lectures. Please use our contact form for your inquiry.

  • Presentations: depending on your interests, e.g. "Ausbildung oder Studium?" (apprenticeship or studying?), "Welche Studiengänge bietet das KIT?" (which study programs does the KIT offer?), "Wie treffe ich die richtige Studienentscheidung?" (how do I choose the right study program for me?) or even "Bewerbung und Zulassung am KIT" (application and admission at KIT) (events are held predominantly in German; selected English lectures subject to availability).  
  • Workshops: customized workshops for study orientation as well as BEST seminars at school or in the offices of the Zentrale Studienberatung (ZSB) (these events are solely available in German)
  • Campus tours: our tours point out the most important places on campus such as the dining hall, main auditorium (Audimax) and our 24-hrs library. During the tour, we are happy to answer any questions about studying. (tours are held predominantly in German; English tours subject to availability)
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Our highlights

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Every November, KIT participates in the statewide study information day for students. Make use of this day to get first insights into our bachelor's programs on campus or online.

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You are thinking about coming to KIT for your bachelor's or master's studies? Then visit our wonderful campus in spring and get to know your future university, your study program and our diverse campus life.

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You would like to experience a lecture in your desired study program first-hand? Then visit our so called "Schnuppervorlesungen" (first and second semester lectures). The ZSB also offers information about other possibilities to get to know the KIT and its study programs, such as vacation courses, hands-on activities or guided tours.

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Water Science and Engineering Master am KIT Flyer

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Technologie und Management im Baubetrieb Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Sportwissenschaft Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Sportwissenschaft Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Lehramt an Gymnasien Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Lehramt an Gymnasien Erweiterungsfach Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Lehramt an Gymnasien Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Wissenschaft - Medien - Kommunikation Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Wissenschaft - Medien - Kommunikation Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Regionalwissenschaft / Raumplanung Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Physik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Physik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Pädagogik Magister Artium am KIT (Flyer)

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Pädagogik Bakkalaureat am KIT (Flyer)

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Mobilität und Infrastruktur Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Meteorologie and Climate Physics Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Meteorologie und Klimaphysik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Mechatronik und Informationstechnik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Mechatronik und Informationstechnik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Maschinenbau Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Maschinenbau Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Mathematik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Mathematik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Materialwissenschaften und Werkstofftechnik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Materialwissenschaften und Werkstofftechnik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Wirtschaftsinformatik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Ingenieurpädagogik für Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Informatik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Informatik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Kunstgeschichte Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Kunstgeschichte Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Germanistik Magister Artium am KIT (Flyer)

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Germanistik Bakkalaureat am KIT (Flyer)

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Geophysics Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Geophysik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Geoökologie Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Geoökologie Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Geodäsie und Geoinformatik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Geodäsie und Geoinformatik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Lebensmittelchemie Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Lebensmittelchemie Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Europäische Kultur und Ideengeschichte Magister Artium am KIT (Flyer)

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Europäische Kultur und Ideengeschichte Bakkalaureat am KIT (Flyer)

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Funktionaler und konstruktiver Ingenieurbau - Engineering Structures Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Ingenieurpädagogik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Technische Volkswirtschaftslehre Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Technische Volkswirtschaftslehre Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Wirtschaftsmathematik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Wirtschaftsmathematik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Digital Economics Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Digital Economics Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Bauingenieurwesen Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Bauingenieurwesen Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Chemie Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Chemie Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Chemieingenieurwesen und Verfahrenstechnik Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Chemieingenieurwesen und Verfahrenstechnik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Chemische Biologie Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Chemische Biologie Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Medizintechnik Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Biologie Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Biologie Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Bioingenieurwesen Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Bioingenieurwesen Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Architektur Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Architektur Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Angewandte Geowissenschaften Master am KIT (Flyer)

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Angwandte Geowissenschaften Bachelor am KIT (Flyer)

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Angewandte Geowissenschaften am KIT (Broschüre)

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Bauingenieurwesen am KIT (Broschüre)

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Bioingengenieurwesen am KIT (Broschüre)

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Biologie am KIT (Broschüre)

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Chemie am KIT (Broschüre)

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Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik am KIT (Broschüre)

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Europäische Kultur und Ideengeschichte am KIT (Broschüre)

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Geodäsie und Geoinformatik Bachelor am KIT (Broschüre)

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Germanistik am KIT (Broschüre)

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Informatik am KIT (Broschüre)

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Kunstgeschichte am KIT (Boschüre)

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Lehramt am KIT (Broschüre)

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Lebensmittelchemie_Cover

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Maschinenbau am KIT (Broschüre)

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Materialwissenschaften und Werkstofftechnik am KIT (Broschüre)

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Mathematik am KIT (Broschüre)

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Mechatronik und Informationstechnik am KIT (Broschüre)

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Medizintechnik Bachelor of Science (Broschüre)

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Pädagogik am KIT (Broschüre)

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Sportwissenschaft am KIT (Broschüre)

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Technomathematik am KIT (Broschüre)

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Wirtschaftsinformatik am KIT (Broschüre)

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Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen am KIT (Broschüre)

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Wirtschaftsmathematik am KIT (Broschüre)

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