To encourage international student exchange and academic

cooperation, the University has developed partnerships with more

than 100 universities worldwide. These contacts make it possible

for an increasing number of students to spend one or two semesters

abroad as exchange students, either to study or to do research for

their Bachelor‘s or Master‘s thesis. In recognition of its exemplary

implementation of the rules and regulations of the “European Credit

Transfer and Accumulation System” (ECTS), Karlsruhe University

of Applied Sciences became the first German university ever to be

awarded the European Commission’s ECTS Label in 2009.

Across its various faculties the University offers a range of degree

programs in cooperation with prestigious international partner

institutions, leading to dual or even triple qualifications. These

programs include:

• Tri-national Civil Engineering (Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz,

Basle/Switzerland; Université de Strasbourg, France)

• Electrical and Computer Engineering (Ryerson University,

Toronto/Canada)

• Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and

Mechatronics (ENSMM, Besançon/France)

• Sensor Systems Technology (VIT University, Vellore/India)

The Europahaus offers on-campus accommodation for exchange

students and guest lecturers from international partner institutions.

The International Program (IP) at HsKA offers lectures and seminars

in the fields of Business & Economics, Computer Science & Business

Information Systems, and Engineering & Sciences. Designed to meet

the needs and interests of international exchange students who

prefer to study in English, the program is composed of lectures from

our regular degree programs, as well as complementary courses

that are unique to this program. IP students are also encouraged

to attend German language classes. Through the complementary

courses the students become easily acquainted with their new

study environment, whereas the lectures and seminars with their

German fellow students offer them the opportunity to interact in an

international environment. The study program thus supports the

international career development of our incoming exchange students.

The International Program allows for great flexibility in the selection

of individual courses and thus gives students the opportunity to

acquire a sufficient number of ECTS credit points. The lectures from

the regular degree program are in most cases given by professors

of the university. The complementary courses provide additional

skills and competencies that are indispensable in a global world of

business and trade. The visiting lecturers for these seminars include

representatives of high-level management of business and industry

with a wealth of professional experience in their respective fields.

For further information and an overview of all courses currently on

offer please consult the IP website at:

www.hs-karlsruhe.de/internationalprogram

International Cooperation HsKA International Program ContactsHochschule Karlsruhe – Technik und WirtschaftKarlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

Moltkestr. 30, 76133 Karlsruhe, Germany

Phone: +49 721 925-0

Fax: +49 721 925-2000

Email: mailbox@hs-karlsruhe.de

Website: www.hs-karlsruhe.de

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International Office (AAA)Email: aaa@hs-karlsruhe.de

+49 721 925-1084

Registrar/Admissions Office (ST)Email: studieninfo@hs-karlsruhe.de

925-1070

General Student Advisory Service / Service Center for Teaching and Learning (SCSL)

925-1071

International Program (IP) 925-2506

Foreign Language Institute (IFS) 925-2984

Public Relations Office (GÖM) 925-1008

Center of Competence (CC) 925-2501

Liaison Office for Integrated Traineeships (KOOR) 925-2521

University Library (FBH) 925-2866

Institute of Applied Research (IAF) 925-2360

Institute of Materials and Processes (IMP) 925-2395

Construction Materials Testing Center (ÖBP) 925-2432

Student Association (AStA) 925-2868

Liaison Off. for Continuing Education in the Sciences (KWW) 925-2812

Commission for the Enhancement of University Teaching (GHD)

925-1770

Center for the Enhancement of Ethics in Science and Engineering (RTWE)

925-1760

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Facts. Figures.

Information.

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HsKA) is a state-owned

institution of higher education. Historically it grew out of the

“Großherzogliche Badische Baugewerkeschule” (Grand Duchy of

Baden College of Building) founded in 1878.

In the early 1970s the universities of applied sciences were established

in Germany. On 1st of October 1971 what was by then the “Staatliche

Ingenieurschule Karlsruhe” (Karlsruhe State College of Engineering)

became the “Fachhochschule Karlsruhe” (Karlsruhe Polytechnic) with

approximately 1,500 students. Its official German name was changed

to “Hochschule Karlsruhe – Technik and Wirtschaft” in 2005.

The University today in figures: (as of 2013)Students approx. 8 100Professors 191Honorary professors 17Full- or part-time lecturers and instructors 390Technical and administrative staff 452International students approx. 13 %

The University is a founding member of the German Alliance for Applied

Sciences, HAWtech, a consortium of Germany’s leading universities of

applied sciences.

In addition to the classic engineering disciplines, such as Civil

or Mechanical Engineering, HsKA also offers more specialized

degrees, for instance Infrastructure Engineering or Transportation

Management.

Architecture and Construction EngineeringBachelorsemesters

Mastersemesters

Architecture 6 4Civil Engineering 7 3Construction Management – 4Construction Management and Economics 7 –Infrastructure Engineering 7 –Tri-national Civil Engineering1 7 3

Computer Science and Business Information SystemsBusiness Information Systems 7 3Computer Science 7 3Computer Science, Media and Communications 7 –

Electrical Engineering and Information TechnologyElectrical Engineering and Information Technology – 3Electrical Engineering – Industrial Automation 7 –Electrical Engineering – Information Technology 7 –Electrical Engineering – Power Engineering and Renewable Energy 7 –

Electrical Engineering – Sensorics 7 –Sensor Systems Technology2 – 4

Information Management and MediaCommunication and Media Management 7 3Culture and Media Technologies 6 –Geodesie and Navigation 7 –Geo-Information Management 7 –Geomatics3 – 3/4Transportation Management 7 –

Management Science and EngineeringBusiness Administration and Engineering 8 2International Management 8 2

Mechanical Engineering and MechatronicsAutomotive Engineering 7 –Automotive Engineering for Sustainable Mobility – 3Mechanical Engineering 7 3Mechatronic and Micro-Mechatronic Systems4 – 4Mechatronics 7 3

1 leading to a French, a German, and a Swiss degree2 taught in English 3 offered in German (3 semesters) and in English (4 semesters)4 ERASMUS Mundus Master’s program, with one year taught at a French or Spanish

partner institution

The majority of German engineers graduated from universities of

applied sciences such as HsKA. In order to narrow the gap between

the theoretical world of lectures and the practical world of the

workplace, degree programs at the University are specifically

designed to combine an academic education with the requirements

of industry. Important elements of the application-oriented

curriculum are:

• industrial and business experience of the teaching staff

• industry-relevant work in laboratories and practical courses

• integrated internships

• application-oriented project work and final thesis

The integrated internships are of particular importance to our goal of

educating our students for the workplace. By working in companies,

engineering consultancies, and public offices, they become more

familiar with these working environments and the application of

academic theory to practical problems.

HsKA’s approach of educating its students for the workplace has

been validated by numerous national university rankings. In an

extensive survey of German personnel managers, carried out

annually by the prestigious WirtschaftsWoche business magazine,

the University has repeatedly been ranked overall as the university

of applied sciences that best prepares its students for their careers

in industry.

Known as the “Residence of Justice”, it being the seat of Germany’s

two supreme courts, the city of Karlsruhe occupies a strategic

location within the European Union. It not only lies at the intersection

of international transportation and energy networks, but in recent

years it has become one of the leading centers of technology in the

Federal Republic of Germany.

Karlsruhe (“Karl’s Retreat”) was founded in 1715 by Margrave Karl

Wilhelm of Baden-Durlach as the fan-shaped town shown above.

Today it is a relatively compact city with a population of about

290,000. Located between the Black Forest and the River Rhine,

near the Palatinate and Alsace (France), Karlsruhe offers excellent

recreational opportunities. The city boasts a wide variety of cultural

attractions, including the Baden State Theater, numerous private

theaters, cinemas, museums, and art galleries. There are also

several institutions of higher education located in Karlsruhe, with

a combined student population of 40,000. Amongst them are HsKA,

one of Germany‘s most renowned universities of applied sciences,

as well as the oldest technical university and the oldest university of

education in Germany. The Academy of Art, the University of Music,

the College of Design – together with the Center for Art and Media

–, a cooperative state university campus, and a private international

business school complete the spectrum.

HsKA is situated within easy walking distance of the city center as

well as the large park and art gallery adjacent to the palace built by

Margrave Karl Wilhelm.

The University Degree Programs Application-oriented Education Applied Research The City of Karlsruhe

In addition to its commitment to high standards of excellence

in teaching, the University is very active in the area of applied

research. The central Institute of Applied Research (IAF) establishes

an environment in which applied, interdisciplinary research and

development is possible. Its main objective is to ensure that the

scientific potential of the University is made accessible to interested

parties, especially industry, through a variety of cooperative

activities. The other central research unit is the Institute of Materials

and Processes (IMP), where new computer-based modelling

and simulation techniques are developed in order to optimize

production and manufacturing processes. Faculty-based institutes

of applied research include the:

• Institute of Energy Efficient Mobility (IEEM)

• Institute of Geomatics (IfG)

• Institute of Geotechnical Engineering and Road Construction (IGS)

• Institute of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, and Environmental

Engineering (IKKU)

• Laboratory for Automation Technology (LAT)

• Research Institute of Hydraulic Engineering (VAW)

Apart from the IKKU, which has established itself as a research

center for refrigeration and air-conditioning technology unique in

Germany, it is the joint PhD program with the Karlsruhe Institute of

Technology (KIT) that deserves special mention.

On the basis of its acknowledged strength in applied research, in

2009 HsKA was admitted to the European University Association

(EU) as a full member.