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Tuition Fees for International Students

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Fees in Indian Rupees (INR)

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Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INR
UG
INR 0 - 3.31 L
PG
INR 0 - 19.84 L

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Fees Structure

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MS
INR 0 - 3.75 LGet Fee Details
INR 2.2 L
B.E. / B.Tech
INR 0 - 3.31 LGet Fee Details
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M.A.– / –
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MS Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
INR 0 - 3.71 L
INR 2.18 L
INR 1.2 L
INR 65.4 K
INR 65.4 K - 10.06 L
INR 4.69 L - 17.81 L
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Affordable
MS course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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MS Fees Comparison

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CollegesTuition FeesHostel Fees
0 - 3.71 L2.18 L
0 - 6.6 L-/-
5.74 L - 10.9 L-/-
3.27 L - 3.67 L3.27 L - 4.58 L
0 - 3.51 L-/-
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B.E. / B.Tech Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 3 years)
INR 0 - 3.27 L
INR 1.2 L
INR 65.4 K
INR 9.41 L - 10.06 L
INR 11.26 L - 15.19 L
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B.E. / B.Tech course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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B.E. / B.Tech Fees Comparison

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CollegesTuition FeesHostel Fees
0 - 3.27 L-/-
3.27 L - 3.67 L-/-
5.36 L2.1 L
3.27 L-/-
87.2 K4.91 L
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B.Sc. fee details 2026

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INR 0
INR 1.2 L
INR 65.4 K
INR 9.41 L - 10.06 L
INR 11.26 L - 11.92 L
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B.Sc. course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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B.Sc. Fees Comparison

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M.A. fee details 2026

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INR 0
INR 1.2 L
INR 65.4 K
INR 9.41 L - 10.06 L
INR 11.26 L - 11.92 L
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M.A. course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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M.Sc. Fees 2026

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INR 0 - 19.62 L
INR 1.2 L
INR 65.4 K - 10.06 L
INR 1.85 L - 30.88 L
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M.Sc. course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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B.J.M.C. fee details 2026

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INR 0
INR 0
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B.J.M.C. course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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B.Ed fee details 2026

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INR 0
INR 1.2 L
INR 10.06 L
INR 11.26 L
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B.Ed course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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B.A. fee details 2026

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INR 0
INR 1.2 L
INR 65.4 K
INR 9.41 L - 10.06 L
INR 11.26 L - 11.92 L
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B.A. course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

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BBA fee details 2026

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INR 0
INR 1.2 L
INR 10.06 L
INR 11.26 L
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M.Arch Fees 2026

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B.Arch fee details 2026

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INR 1.2 L
INR 10.06 L
INR 11.26 L
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Others PG fee details 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
INR 3.27 L
INR 2.18 L
INR 1.2 L
INR 10.06 L
INR 16.71 L
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 60% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Stressful
Internships4.4
Part time work4.4
Post study jobs4.6
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.4
Value for money4.2
Public transportation4.6
Safety4.8
Indian Food3.8
Permanent Immigration4.2
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Master of Science in Business Informatics - Batch of 2026
4.7
Challenging Academics and Life-Changing Growth at KIT
Tips: Before coming to KIT, you need to be prepared for how notoriously tough the academics are. KIT is an absolute powerhouse for engineering and computer science, but they don't hold your hand at all. The exam period (Klausurenphase) here is intense—you'll spend weeks glued to a desk in the KIT Library (KIT-Bib) or the AKK studying past papers (Altklausuren). The failure rates on first-year weed-out exams can be intimidating, so developing strong study habits from week one isn't just advice; it's survival. Don't try to go through it alone. Joining a Fachschaft (student council for your department), forming study groups (Lerngruppen), and actually going to office hours (Sprechstunden) will save your grades. Outside of lectures, make time to drop by student clubs or grab a cheap beer at the AKK on campus to decompress. If you come in ready to work hard, manage your time, and lean on your classmates, a degree from KIT opens huge doors—but you definitely have to earn it.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I gave permanent residence a 3/5 because while the legal roadmap on paper looks straightforward for KIT STEM graduates, navigating the actual administrative process in Karlsruhe is a huge test of patience. The rules sound simple enough—get a job tied to your degree, pay into public pension insurance (Rentenversicherung) for 21 to 27 months, and prove B1/B2 German proficiency. The real nightmare is dealing with the local Ausländerbehörde. Getting appointments, processing visa extensions, or converting your post-study visa into a Blue Card or PR takes months of waiting and radio silence. If you work in IT or software engineering around Karlsruhe or the broader CyberForum network, landing a qualifying role isn't the problem. The hurdle is purely bureaucratic: keeping a steady contract, racking up those mandatory monthly pension payments without gaps, and handling endless paperwork in formal German. The long-term quality of life and work-life balance here are great once you're fully settled, but reaching permanent residency feels less like a smooth pathway and more like an administrative obstacle course.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes23 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026Read more
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AnonymousVerified Icon
MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management - Batch of 2025
5.0
Best university life I had
Tips: Moving out here definitely brought a bit of a culture shock at first, but honestly, it’s been pretty easy to get used to. I actually landed a couple of scholarships too, which took a massive weight off my shoulders. When it comes to the actual studies at KIT, I'm seriously happy with my course and how the university runs things. Karlsruhe itself is an amazing city to live in as a student, and the overall quality of life is great. There are a ton of cool spots and attractions right nearby—like hanging out at the Schloss gardens—and the entire region has a really vibrant, international vibe with people from all over the place. Plus, because Karlsruhe is such a major tech hub, the local job market is solid, so finding good working student roles or internships actually feels doable.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes6 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 10775
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026Read more
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MSc in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics - Batch of 2026
4.2
Great campus and very amicable staffs and professors.
Tips: Before joining this college, students should know that knowing German up to the B1 level will be an advantage. Scholarships are available for women, and students get a lot of things at a discounted rate, including insurance and travel. I personally like Germany and its work culture, and everything here is a piece of cake if you know German. However, the top preference will be for German-speaking people with at least B1 level German.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The professors provide excellent guidance and use well-equipped teaching strategies. They are very understanding and very liberal. They are very involved in the students' calibre and are great mentors. They have a really cool structured program for a better understanding. So far, I have no complaints.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Indian restaurants are a bit too expensive, especially for students who are working part-time and trying to manage their expenses. Turkish takeaway is a better option for students, or you can eat at franchises like McDonald's. Learning to cook for yourself is the best option.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 650
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60275
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2024Read more
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Alfred Lawrence Verified Icon
B.Ed./BSc in Informatics (In German) - Batch of 2026
3.6
Top university of Germany
Tips: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is one of the most famous and renowned institutions in Germany. It is also in the ranking of top 4 universities in Germany and secures the best ranking in the subject of Computer Science. Being a top university a student is expected to spend a major part of their time studying and doing worksheets on a regular basis. Things can get a bit hectic sometimes, but in the end, you will be given recognition for passing out from this prestigious institution.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 851
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2023Read more
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Sagnik Ghosh Verified Icon
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (German) - Batch of 2024
4.5
Helpful information about Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Tips: The tuition fees for all the international students in all the universities in Baden-Württemberg state of Germany is 1500 Euros at least. Knowing German language would be extremely helpful to connect with other students, but living in Karlsruhe without knowing German is also possible. Everyone at the Bürgerbüro can speak English and a lot of shopkeepers do it too.
Likes (Post study jobs): KIT has a very good reputation among everyone and the employers in Germany. Mechanical Engineering and Informatics are two of the most popular programs here and after successfully getting the degree, getting a job at a company like Mercedes Benz or Siemens is relatively easy.
Dislikes (Public transportation): The free public transport zone included for students here is not as big compared to other cities in Germany, and public transport is only accessible for free from 6pm-6am every weekend. It is available for free on every holiday. But the quality of transport is very good. A network of bus and trains is provided for a pretty good range of travel, even upto a French city called Lauterbourg.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2022Read more
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Answered 3 weeks ago

Deadline to apply for scholarships at KIT Germany varies for different financial aid programs. The last date to apply for the Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship (EUR 300 or INR 32.7 K) is Apr 29, 2027.

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Akash Gaur

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Answered 2 months ago

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology offers more than 60 UG and over 50 PG programs for its Indian students. KIT academic programs attracts Indian students the most. The most popular programs at KIT include-

  • Business Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science

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Saakshi Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology offers a variety of programs at both UG and PG levels for its Indian students. The top programs opted by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology alumni are listed below-

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Informatics
  • Electrical and Electronics Engin

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Vipra Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is among the top choice of Indian students to pursue higher education. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology student body features more than 470 Indian students. Shiksha Popularity Ranking ranks KIT at #121 in world and #7 in Germany. Karlsruhe Institute of Technol

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Anangsha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology acceptance rate stands at 26%, which makes it competitive to get into. When applying at KIT, Indian students must meet all the admission requirements at the university. Indian students must submit proof of German and English Language proficiency at KIT.

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University CityKarlsruhe, Other - Germany, Germany
Size of cityMedium
Population of City3,11,919

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Kaiserstrabe 12
76131 Karlsruhe

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