All students from HsKA’s international partner universities are eligible to apply for the International Program.

Application procedure1. Initial application is through our online application portal

at www.hs-karlsruhe.de/ application-exchange, which also provides detailed information on the application procedure, course selection, accommodation, etc.

2. Having completed the online application, applicants need to e-mail the following documents to angelika.guenter-warth@hs-karlsruhe.de at the International Office:

• printed online application form – stamped and signed by the applicant and his/her home university

• learning agreement, indicating the titles and codes of the chosen courses – stamped and signed by the applicant and his/her home university

• transcript of records obtained in previous years of study – stamped and signed by the applicant and his/her home university

• copy of passport3. Successful applicants will receive an acceptance letter

usually within three weeks.

Application deadlinesMay 31 for the winter semester (September – February)December 31 for the summer semester (March – July)

How to apply for the International Program An experience of a lifetime

João from BrazilI can’t find words to describe how amazing it was to study at HsKA. It was

hard work, but really, really rewarding. The staff was always helpful,

the teachers were great – thank you very much for the opportunity!

Angie from TaiwanThis exchange experience totally changed my life. With assistance from

HsKA, I did an additional semester as an intern. I am now working as

a Software Engineer in Karlsruhe, and I would stay in Germany forever.

Fathy from EgyptThe Small Big Town that took my heart away. Being an exchange student

in Karlsruhe was the best thing that has happened in my life so far.

Alex from South KoreaTotally different year from the rest of my life. All those parties, the night

life, fascinating friends and traveling Europe! It happened to me in this

lovely city.

Fernando from MexicoI was lost, I was afraid, I met people, they became my friends, we traveled,

we laughed, we went out, we loved, we cried, we studied, we suffered, we

passed, and at the end we were friends for life in just six months.

Thanos from GreeceMy experience as an exchange student in Karlsruhe was just perfect.

It’s a city where you can do almost everything. Low cost of living and

parties are some characteristics of the city, including clubs, a lot of

pubs and very good restaurants with special prices for students.

Cheng-En from TaiwanKarlsruhe is a perfect place to have an exchange experience. You will

enjoy the beautiful castle, convenient public transportation, and a

secure environment without too many tourists. There is a train and a

coach station and even an airport, which is fantastic for traveling the

whole of Europe at nice prices.

Kent from the USALiving in Germany was an opportunity of a lifetime. I would do it all

again in a heartbeat.

Hochschule KarlsruheTechnik und WirtschaftKarlsruhe University of Applied SciencesCenter of Competence – International ProgramMoltkestr. 30, 76133 Karlsruhe, GermanyPhone: +49 721 925-0Fax: +49 721 925-2000Email: mailbox@hs-karlsruhe.de

AdmissionInternational Office (AAA)Ms. Angelika Günter-WarthPhone: +49 721 925-1086Email: angelika.guenter-warth@hs-karlsruhe.de

Course InformationCenter of Competence – International ProgramMs. Anja VogesPhone: +49 721 925-2506Email: anja.voges@hs-karlsruhe.dewww.hs-karlsruhe.de/internationalprogram

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International Program

The International Program at HsKA offers lectures and seminars in: • Business & Economics • Computer Science & Business Information Systems • Engineering & Sciences

The lectures from the regular degree program, comprising two to four teaching hours per week throughout the semester, are given by professors of the university.

The complementary courses provide additional skills and competences that are indispensable in a global world of business and trade. These seminars either take place on a weekly basis throughout the semester or are carried out as intensive seminars lasting from three to five days. The visiting lecturers for these seminars include representatives of high-level management from business and industry with a wealth of professional experience in their respective fields.

For exchange students who wish to stay at HsKA for two semesters, the International Program combines well with an internship. The Center of Competence team has numerous industry contacts and is happy to assist students in the process of applying.

For further information and an overview of all courses currently on offer please consult the IP website at www.hs-karlsruhe.de/ internationalprogram.

The International Program (IP) at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HsKA) is a joint venture between the International Office (AAA) and the Center of Competence (CC). As the principal service center for incoming international students, the International Office is responsible for the administrative side of the program, while the courses and their contents are organized by the Center of Competence.

Designed to meet the needs and interests of international exchange students who prefer to study in English, the International Program is composed of lectures from the regular degree programs, as well as complementary courses with more general topics such as “Presentation Techniques”, “Accessing the German Labor Market” or “Intercultural Management Communication”. Through both types of courses students become easily acquainted with their new study environment and are encouraged to interact in an international environment.

The International Program allows for great flexibility in the selection of individual courses and gives students the opportunity to acquire a sufficient number of ECTS credit points.

The International Program German language program Karlsruhe: a good place to live and study

We strongly encourage students to learn German while studying in Karlsruhe. HsKA’s own Foreign Language Institute (IFS) offers German courses at different levels both as two-week intensive courses right before the start of the semester and during the semester. The proficiency levels of the language courses correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Students might also like to join the course Germany Today, which deals with selected topics of German life, culture, history, and politics.

Furthermore, students on the International Program are eligible to take part in other language courses offered by the IFS such as English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

All courses are free of charge.

For further information on HsKA’s language program please consult www.hs-karlsruhe.de/language-institute.

The city of Karlsruhe is an important commercial and administrative center in south-west Germany with some 290,000 inhabitants. It is situated in the Rhine valley, on the border of the Black Forest, and has a comparatively mild climate with warm summers. Its proximity to France and Switzerland offers many opportunities for excursions. It is a prosperous and very safe city with excellent public transport, including an hourly high-speed train connection to Frankfurt Airport.

Karlsruhe is well known as the center of one of Germany’s premier technology regions, with extensive state-of-the art research being carried out here. Many international companies such as Siemens, Bosch and Daimler and well-known research institutions are located in, around, or close to Karlsruhe. Nine institutions of higher education with a combined student population of over 42,000 make Karlsruhe a genuine student place, with the majority of students enrolled in engineering and IT disciplines, as well as arts and music.

The HsKA campus is ideally located within the city’s green belt and at the same time only a five-minute walk away from the city center. Classrooms and laboratories, library, student canteen, and residence halls for local and international students are all within easy reach.