# Hochschule Karlsruhe - Technik und Wirtschaft

> public · 76133 Karlsruhe · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3000 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSe | Mar 1 | Non-selective programmes; restricted programmes Jan 15 |
| Winter semester — Master's programmes and restricted (NC) Bachelor's programmes | 15 July | Corrected: the stored row applied this deadline to both restricted and unrestricted bachelor's programmes; it actually covers Master's and restricted Bachelor's programmes only. Source: https://www.h-ka.de/en/apply |
| Winter semester — non-selective (open-enrolment) Bachelor's programmes | 15 September | New row, not in the stored set: unrestricted bachelor's programmes have a later deadline than restricted ones. Source: https://www.h-ka.de/en/apply |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 76133 Karlsruhe
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, it, economics, international-relations
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.h-ka.de/en/degree-programs/
- **Address:** Moltkestraße 30, 76133 Karlsruhe
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Karlsruhe is in Baden-Württemberg's north, known for IT, engineering, and a tech-savvy student culture. The city is orderly and well-connected; it's home to the Fraunhofer Institute and other research institutions. Rents are moderate to high, but the city has restaurants, bars, and a cosmopolitan feel.

## Strengths

- At €3,000 per year, tuition is very low compared to most English-speaking countries and many private German universities.
- A German university diploma carries EU-wide recognition and opens the labour market across all Schengen states.
- Engineering, IT, and economics are among Germany's strongest sectors, offering graduates direct access to the small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) job market.
- Karlsruhe is a leading technology hub home to major research institutes and tech companies, supporting internships and graduate hiring.
- Germany grants a post-study job-seeker visa of up to 18 months, giving graduates ample time to secure local employment.
- As a public university of applied sciences, Hochschule Karlsruhe focuses on practical, industry-linked education rather than purely theoretical research.

## Watch out for

- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an additional €1,500 per semester (€3,000/year) on top of any programme fees, which is unique among German states.
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; students without C1-level German will face a significant language barrier in daily life and coursework.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before starting a bachelor's degree if their qualification is not directly recognised.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a full year before a study visa is issued.
- Karlsruhe's rental market is competitive; student accommodation is limited and demand from a large student population keeps prices elevated.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €170–340
- **Private housing:** €400–650
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Karlsruhe
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe — 19 dorms, ~2,662 rooms, all-inclusive. Adenauerring 7: €246–329/month; Nancystraße 18: €266–351/month. High demand — apply early

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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