Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology now permeate all areas of our lives. Automation, electrification and digitalization characterize today's world, from electromobility to assistance systems in elderly care. The bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at KIT teaches the mathematical, physical and technical fundamentals needed to understand how things work and to develop new products. A compulsory area with mathematics, physics and the basics of electrical engineering and information technology forms the basis for application-related subjects and later specializations. The implementation of what has been learned is planned in workshops, project work and a professional or research internship. Further specialization is possible in a subsequent master's degree program.
During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this.
In the first semesters, you will mainly acquire the fundamentals of mathematics, electrical engineering and information technology that are important for your studies. In addition to the compulsory modules of the foundation part of your studies, you have a number of options to choose from, particularly in the higher semesters. In the 4th semester, you will learn how to work on a scientific task in a team as part of your project. In the 5th semester, you decide on a specialization in the form of a compulsory elective subject. You will also complete an internship and write a bachelor's thesis.
The bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology includes a 12-week internship, which is usually completed in the 5th or 6th semester. You can choose between an industrial or a research internship. It is your own responsibility to find a suitable internship. The Career Service at KIT or the student group IAESTE can help you find an internship. The research internship can also be completed at an institute at KIT. Of course, you can also complete the internship abroad. The possible contents can be found in the internship guidelines for the degree program. The Internship Office will be happy to assist you with the planning.
Key Program Features
- • scientific depth in combination with practical components • holistic approach through laboratory practicals and project work • numerous international cooperations (Eucor
- ERASMUS+ etc.) • double degree programs with BME Budapest and INP Grenoble • large interdisciplinary elective area • choice of industry or research internship • extensive orientation phase for first semester students • learning support through MINT-Kolleg
- tutorials and learning café
Career Opportunities
The bachelor's degree is your first professional qualification. If you don't want to deepen your knowledge in a master's program, you can go straight into a career. There are numerous opportunities in industry, public authorities, IT companies, engineering offices or construction companies. Areas of application include energy technology, automation, medical technology, micro- and nanoelectronics, aerospace technology, automotive engineering, communications technology and much more. The activities range from the development and optimization of products or the installation and maintenance of systems to sales and management. In Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, the number of vacancies has exceeded the number of job seekers for years.
Program Curriculum
During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this.
In the first semesters, you will mainly acquire the fundamentals of mathematics, electrical engineering and information technology that are important for your studies. In addition to the compulsory modules of the foundation part of your studies, you have a number of options to choose from, particularly in the higher semesters. In the 4th semester, you will learn how to work on a scientific task in a team as part of your project. In the 5th semester, you decide on a specialization in the form of a compulsory elective subject. You will also complete an internship and write a bachelor's thesis.
Your degree program consists of the following subjects:
• Mathematical and Physical Fundamentals (42 CP): In this subject, you will learn the relevant mathematical fundamentals of your subject, such as Higher Mathematics and Theory of Probability.
• Electrical Engineering (28 CP): This includes, for example, Linear Electric Circuits, Electronic Devices and Circuits and Electromagnetic Fields and Waves.
• Information Technology (33 CP): Your fundamentals are rounded off with knowledge of Digital Technology, Information and Automation Technology, Measurement and Control Ttechnology and Fundamentals of Data Transmission.
• Project (8 CP): Here you will learn the rules of scientific practice and scientific methods in a small group of up to five students using the example of a project topic, which you can choose from a wide range.
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (3 CP): In addition to your specialist training, you can acquire additional interdisciplinary qualifications. Benefit from the huge range of courses offered by KIT. Be it language courses, an examination of social issues, presentation or writing techniques or simply a course that is conducive to your work-life balance. You are free to choose.
• Field of Specialization (18 CP): You choose one of the following specializations:Electrical Power Systems and ElectromobilityInformation and Communication TechnologyAutomation, Robotics and Systems EngineeringMicroelectronics, Photonics and Quantum TechnologiesGeneral Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• Elective Area (18 CP): In this section of your degree program, you can choose modules in any combination from Electrical Engineering and Information Te
Admission Requirements
For the bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, you need sufficient knowledge of the German language. Your German language skills must correspond to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Important: you must provide proof of the required language skills regardless of your citizenship and by the end of the enrollment period at the latest, but preferably at the time of application.
In what form do I have to provide the language certificates? Please read the following chapters on this website carefully. If you have any further questions, please contact
• Students Office if you are applying as a German, German national or a person with German equivalent status
• the International Students Office if you are a non-EU national
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)
Semester contribution ~€235 covers public transport (KVV) and student union services.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
No tuition fees at KIT (German public university). Semester contribution of approx. €235 covers public transport and student services. Funding available via DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg Stipendium, and KIT internal scholarships.
About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe, Germany
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany's leading public research universities and among Europe's most prestigious institutions for science, engineering, and technology....
University Profile- Application Deadline EU/German nationals: September 15 | Non-EU nationals: July 15
- Language German
- Duration 6 semesters
- Credits 180 ECTS
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