Mechanical Engineering (International) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Overview

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)   is ranked #1 in employability amongst all German universities and achieves numerous top placements in the field of engineering every year. The Mechanical Engineering (International) courses are combined with a high level of additional services comparable to a college structure known from the Anglo-American university system (CBS College Program). These additional services are organized here at the Carl Benz School of Engineering of the KIT.

Key facts

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program in Mechanical Engineering (International) at Carl Benz School is completed over a duration of 3 years (6 semesters). The program begins with a so-called Pre-Semester a preparatory course in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English for students that receive indirect admission. After two years of intermediate studies, which cover the basic concepts of Mechanical Engineering, students can choose to specialize in either Applied Materials, Energy, Global Production Management or Mobility Systems. Students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree from KIT, equipping them for leadership roles in the engineering workforce, advanced graduate studies, and cutting-edge research opportunities worldwide. The Bachelor program comprises lectures, tutorials, and lab courses with lecturers and tutors coming from different institutes of the KIT. This ensures that the quality of the subjects taught to meet the highest standards.

The CBS College Program: A core part of the student experience

The CBS College Program was developed over the past 20 years to provide international students the tools, skills, and experiences they need to achieve academic and professional success, supporting both their academic integration and their future transition to industry. Gain access to College Program exclusives such as the Smart Projects, our mentoring program, academic counselling and more. Dedicated student counselors and a close student community have your back so you can focus on what’s important.

In the CBS College Program, we offer our students:

• Intensive Academic Onboarding 
• Administrative Support
• Academic Mentoring 
• Study Counseling 
• Industry Networking 
• Career and Academic Events & Excursions 
• Soft Skills Development 
• Career Development
• Smart Projects 
• Internship Placement Support 
• Advanced Career Services 
• On-Campus Housing

Accreditation

The KIT is system-accredited by AAQ.