Services and Offers within of the Department of Informatics

• ISS - Informatik Studiengangservice: study counseling, extension applications, change of study plan, etc
• Info²: events, lectures, videos geared to assist the students in mastering their studies from start to finish
• Student Representative Mathematics / Informatics (FSMI): student representative for Mathematics and Informatics students
• Forum Wirtschaftsinformatik: student representative for Information Systems students
• KIT-Informatics-Library: places to study, literature, etc.
• ATIS - Abteilung Technische Infrastruktur: E-mail services, pool rooms, multimedia rooms, software provisioning
   

Student Counseling (Fachschaft)

• Student representative Mathematics / Informatics (FSMI - Fachschaft Mathematik / Informatik): advising, old exams, prep resources, events, orientation, representation of the department and university counsels, etc.
• Student Representative Information Systems (Forum Wirtschaftsinformatik): student representative for Information Systems students, advising, old exams, prep resources, events, orientation, representation of the department and university counsels, etc.
   

Offers for International Students

• International Affairs: services and resources for all incoming degree seeking and exchange / temporary students, admissions, enrollment, advising, support, transition programs and resources for prior to arrival, during and after the completion of your studies
• International Student Hub: available to all international students, advisor and peer advisors, assisting with questions about studying and everyday life, support and information in case of difficulties with financing your studies and leisure activities
• MINTernship Inclusive: information and cideos about stay abroad opportunities programs for students and PhD candidates with disAbilities
• The KIT Glossary: English glossary for the translation of technical terms and translation service
• International Student Center (Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe): social counseling, international students, studying with disAbilities, finding accommodation, etc.
• Karlsruhe City Citizen Service
  • Foreigners' Registration Office of the City of Karlsruhe: immigration Office of the City of Karlsruhe is responsible for matters relating to immigration law if you are resident in Karlsruhe, including issuing and extension of residence titles, residence permits, electronic residence title (eAT), establishment permit, etc.
  • Sign Language Telephone: with the help of the 115 sign language telephone, you can also use the public authority number if you are deaf or hearing-impaired. Deaf and hearing-impaired counsellors will be happy to answer your questions about public administration services.
     
• Degree Seeking International Students
  • International Affairs Pre-Arrival Course): webinar prior to arrival in at KIT with needed information to prepare for the start of your studies in Karlsruhe
  • Studienstart International: international student orientation, wide range of welcome and information events in person and online, campus consultation hours, etc.
  • Studienstart International - Information on ILIAS
  • Coordination Office for Refugees and Migrants: advising in multiple languages, information evenings, transition and adjustment support, materials, etc.
  • International Buddy Programm: events, social network, leadership opportunities, certificate, etc.
     
• Exchange / Temporary Students at KIT
  • IStO - International Students Office: advisor for incoming ERASMUS, DAAD, Freemover Oversees, Eucor, EPICUR, etc. help with application, admission paperwork, enrollment, pre-semester German course, health insurance, visa and residence permit, accommodation, financial, etc.
  • Research Stay at KIT: opportunities for internships, research projects and theses for international students, etc.
  • ESN - Erasmus Students Network Karlsruhe: student to student organization for in and out going exchange students, orientation, events, buddy program, language partners, etc.
     

Central Services and Offers at KIT

• SLE - Studierendenservice: welcome desk, organizational matters, certificates, fees, registration and deregistration, transcript of record, change of name, academic calendar, problems with CMS, etc.
• ZSB - Zentrale Studienberatung: doubts about your studies, change of study program / university, drop-out, counseling for students who deal with special challenges while studying, etc.
• MINT-Kolleg: pre-semester courses, during-semester courses, pre-exam courses, advanced courses, help desk, "Qualifizierte Teilnahme", etc.
• HoC - House of Competence: workshops, advising and coaching, written resources for study techniques, self- and time management, presentation, research skills, procrastination, self-esteem, help desk, etc.
• ZML - Zentrum für Mediales Lernen: information, study courses, generative AI, etc.
• Sport Activities at KIT: sport groups, walk-in / fitness center, KIT University Sport (Hochschulsport)
• Career-Service: career entry, internship search, career advice, CV check, etc.
• SCC - Steinbuch Centre for Computing: help centre for technical problems, account registration, etc.
• KIT-Library: open 24/7, study places, online catalogue, etc.
• ZLB - Zentrum für Lehrerbildung: central point of contact for all students pursuing a degree in secondary education at KIT
   

Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe

Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe provides support in topics such as:

• BAföG scholarship & loan advice
• information and tips for finding accommodation
• dining services
• legal, social & psychotherapeutic counseling and advice
• studying with a child
• studying with disAbility, advice, barrier free housing, etc.
• Tandem Program of the Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe
• Health Dictionary (PDF)

Support, Advising and Well Being Resources and Offers at KIT

• BBC - Representative for Students with DisAbilities and Chronic Illnesses
• ACCESS∂KIT - Center for Digital Accessibility and Assistive Technology: support for students with visual impairments
• AStA - Social Department of the General Students' Committee (Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss): social counseling, equal opportunities, queer counseling, short term aid for unexpected hardship, emergency accommodation, CAMPUSbike am KIT, etc.
• Student Health Lab: general help for everyday student life, compatibility of studies & private life, international students sports, exercise & fitness, nutrition, mental health and well being, studying with disAbilities & chronic illnesses, etc.
• KIT Positive Health: mindfulness & body-related self-regulation, mental health, emotions & self worth, counseling, coaching & support, stress, resilience & coping, podcasts, organization, etc. 
• PBS - Psychotherapeutische Beratungsstelle: free of charge professional counseling services and support including 1on1, group, written resources, etc. regarding study-related or personal problems, learning and working difficulties, anxiety, loneliness, lack of joy, etc. 
   

External Support

• Nightline Karlsruhe: every Sunday from 9 p.m. to midnight, confidential free helpline for students by students, no matter what the topic is, open-minded accordance and no judging, uni stress, heartbreak, loneliness, problems in your shared flat, etc.
• brücke Karlsruhe: confidential free counseling from trained counselors for personal crises, conflicts, concerns, located at Kronenplatz ind Karlsruhe, personal conversations offer counseling, crisis support, pastoral care, etc. 
• TelefonSeelsorge: 24/7, confidential free counseling from trained counselors for personal crises, conflicts, concerns via phone, chat, or webmail, offered only in German but they have links to international help websites (with telephone numbers, online chats, etc.) for a wide variety of countries and languages 
• Emergency: call 112, this number is for life-threatening situations, it is a Europe-wide number, free of charge, no area code needed
• Police: call 110, this number is for fraud, robbery, violence, traffic accidents without injuries, it is a Europe-wide number, free of charge, no area code needed