Dear students of the KIT-Department of Architecture,

We are pleased that you are interested in a semester abroad. For many years, the KIT-Department of Architecture has maintained close partnerships with a range of European universities. You have the opportunity to study there for one or two semesters without any tuition fees being applicable.

Furthermore, the KIT International Students Office has many worldwide university cooperation programs available to you. An internship abroad is also possible during and after your studies.

Just look around on the following pages and find the right path to your adventure abroad.

If you have any questions, you can always contact Dr. Judith Reeh or Silke Marx (international∂arch.kit.edu or 0721-60842155).

Erasmus applicaton for the winter term 2026/27 and summer term 2027

Application from 1 December 2026 - 15 January 2026 via Moblity Online. Please prepare the following documents for your application: 

• Information and proof of language skills (school leaving certificates that are not older than three years are accepted for the faculty-internal application!)
• Certificate of enrolment
• Proof of academic achievements
• Curriculum vitae (tabular, max. two pages)
• Letter of motivation (one page, in German)
• Portfolio with at least three projects / drawings (max. 25 MB)
• Confirmation of participation in the Buddy-Programm (printout of the completed registration form)
• Application Form

Cabin Fever 2026 - International Summer School

Cabin Fever is an international summer school and festival organized by Hello Wood, set in the post-industrial landscape of Česká Kamenice. Over eight days, international architects will guide a group of students in designing and building a timber cabin from scratch, with a focus on hands-on learning, sustainability, and experimental design.
Please look here for information.

2026 Fentress Global Challenge

2026 International Student Competition - Design the Airport of the Future
For more Information please see here

Network in the outgoer group on Discord

Dear (potential, future and former) outgoers,

use the service created by ESN on Discord and network in the outgoer group "ESN Outgoers":

   - Interested studying abroad (you don't have an Erasmus place yet and want to go abroad)
   - Future outgoers (you have already received an Erasmus place and are going abroad)
   - Former outgoers (you are currently abroad or have completed your stay)

There are already some country/city channels, but you are welcome to create new channels that do not yet exist.

https://discord.gg/RhNhmEDN

Raus aus Karlsruhe - Information event on studying abroad

On November 18, 2025 we had an information event about a semester abroad. The following was the content of the event:

- how to apply for studying abroad at the KIT-Department of Architecture
- which documents are needed
- where the journey can go
- when is the best time
- how your achievements abroad are recognized and much more.

Here you find the presentations of the information event:

• Presentation of the KIT-Department of Architecture
• Erasmus Presentation of the International Students Office
• Overseas Presentation of the Internatioanl Students Office
• Erasmus Internships - Presentation of KOOR Erasmus Service BW

International Students Office - Information events

KIT's International Students Office (IStO) regularly offers information events. Here you find the International Students Office's event calendar.

So: Let's get out of Karlsruhe!