Welcome to Karlsruhe and the Department of Mechanical Engineering!
Prof. Thomas Böhlke, Dean of Studies for Mechanical Engineering (International), warmly welcomes all new students to the 2024/25 winter semester and invites you to the following orientation events. These events will provide valuable information, useful insights, and the opportunity to make first contacts.
Important notice: Lectures for the first semester will start on Wednesday, 23 October 2024!
University Events
- Welcome Event by the International Students Office (IstO) and Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)
When: 18.10.2024 from 14:00-16:30pm
Meeting Point: Tulla Lecture Hall, Englerstr. 11, KIT Campus South, Building 11.40
Info: Get to know the university and its student services.
- Campus Rally
When: 18.10.2024 from 16:30-18:30pm
Meeting Point: KIT Ehrenhof, behind building 11.40, KIT Campus South
Info: Get to know the campus and other new students through fun group activities.
- MEI General Assembly for First-Semester Students
When: 28.10.2024 from 15:45-16:30pm
Meeing Point: Friedrich-Engesser Lecture Hall (HS 93), building 10.81
Info: The Dean of Studies, Prof. Thomas Böhlke, will introduce himself and provide organizational tips for the study program.
Student Council Events
- Information Session for Freshmen
When: 09.10.2024 from 16:00-18:00pm
Meeting Point: Redtenbacher Lecture Hall, Building 10.91
Info: Facts about your studies.
- Information Session for Freshmen in Mechanical Engineering (International)
When: 15.10.2024 from 13:00-19:00pm
Meeting Point: Tulla Lecture Hall, Building 11.40
Info: Information on the course structure, meeting other MEI freshmen, food & drinks.
Use additional tips and offers to organize your new student
life efficiently:
Campus Map: As a new student, it is important to find your way around, and the KIT Campus Map is a great help. It is a detailed map of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) that covers the entire campus area. The map provides information about the locations of buildings, facilities, lecture halls, libraries, cafeterias (mensa), labs, and other important points. It also often includes traffic routes, parking areas, and green spaces. The KIT Campus Map is available in both printed form and digitally, and it is regularly updated to take new construction projects and changes into account.
Mensa (Refectory): The Mensa on Adenauerring is open every day, even during the lecture-free period. You can choose from pasta, pan-fried dishes, soups, side dishes, and desserts, as well as vegan or vegetarian dishes. The average cost for a meal for students is EUR 3.50. Enjoy!
KIT Library: The central lending and service library of KIT is located on the South Campus. It offers media on all academic disciplines of KIT, as well as over 950 individual and group workstations, which are often used by students for studying. You can easily book places for individual work using the Anny reservation system. Another advantage of the library is its opening hours: 24/7, meaning it is open around the clock!
University sports: University sports at KIT offer a wide range of sports in over 70 different disciplines. More than 300 courses in a total of 30 facilities in Karlsruhe make it possible for participants to find the ideal balance between work and student life. More than 500 instructors and the entire university sports team look forward to seeing you! Courses for the winter semester can be booked from the beginning of October.
Student Life at KIT and in Karlsruhe: Student life at KIT and in Karlsruhe is lively and diverse. The city offers a high quality of life and a pleasant atmosphere. Many students use the well-developed network of cycle paths for their mobility. The Schlosspark (palace garden) located right next to KIT, invites you to relax, jog and unwind. Shops for everyday needs are within walking or cycling distance. The proximity to the Black Forest and the Palatinate Forest also offers great opportunities for trips into nature.
The city's open and friendly culture as well as numerous student initiatives and events at KIT promote a strong sense of community. Overall, student life at KIT offers a great balance between academic demands and leisure activities.
