About KIT – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is located in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. It holds a QS World University Rank of #116 (2026) and is classified as a TU9 / Excellence Initiative institution — placing it among Germany's most prestigious public universities. German public universities charge zero tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution of €150 which typically includes a free public transport pass. Apply throu