Science meets business
KIT, one of the most renowned technical universities in Europe, forms the backbone of computer science education in the region. It stands for excellent teaching, application-oriented research and strong cooperation with industry. Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, the FZI Research Center for Information Technology and the CyberForum - Europe's largest regional high-tech business network - are also firmly established in the regional IT landscape.

The spirit of informatics in Karlsruhe
What makes Karlsruhe special is its unique mix of technical excellence, pioneering spirit and community feeling. It was here that the first e-mail was received in Germany - today, AI innovations are being created here that play a role worldwide. At the same time, Karlsruhe is a place to get involved: At hackathons, meetups or in open workshops, you can network and try out ideas directly.

Practice right from the start
Welcome to the Karlsruhe technology region - one of the most exciting places for IT and digitalization in Europe. If you study here, you are not just studying theory, but are right at the heart of a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, research and business. Whether start-up, medium-sized company or global corporation - as a computer science student in Karlsruhe, you have direct access to exciting practical partners. Many start their professional life here with a part-time job - and stay here for their career.