Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: KIT welcomes 4,531 first-year students
The KIT and thus also the teaching activities will focus on saving energy this winter. However, there will be no return to online teaching, emphasizes the President of KIT, Professor Holger Hanselka: “Since the beginning of the Russian President’s war of aggression against Ukraine in February 2022, energy prices have literally exploded. That is why we are currently examining intensively where and how we can save energy.” However, this will not affect teaching: “After two years of restrictions due to the pandemic, we share the view of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science that the energy savings will affect on-site operation as little as possible be allowed to have an effect,” said President Hanselka.
Studying in attendance despite the energy crisis
As in the summer semester, courses will usually take place on site, in many cases supplemented by e-learning offers: “We will definitely continue to teach in person, because personal contact and the teaching and learning opportunities on campus are important are,” emphasizes Professor Alexander Wanner, Vice President for Teaching and Academic Affairs. “An extension of the lecture-free period between the years is also not up for discussion at KIT,” says Wanner. At the beginning of the heating period, the room temperature is reduced to 19 degrees across campuses, the outdoor lighting is reduced and hot water is saved. However, the KIT library and the study rooms on campus will remain open – even between the public holidays. “The times remain challenging,
Around 21,500 students at KIT – two new courses
The number of first semester students at KIT in the winter semester 2022/23, including beginners in the master’s degree programs, will be 4,531, the total number of students 21,433. However, enrollment and progression procedures are still ongoing, the cut-off date for student statistics is November 30 . Students can choose between 44 bachelor’s and 59 master’s courses. As of this winter semester, the bachelor’s degree in medical technology and the master’s degree in technology and management in construction have been added.
Student involvement at KIT
The start at KIT is made easier for first-year students, among other things, by the orientation phases organized by the student councils, or O phases for short, before the start of the semester. The more than 90 university groups of the KIT contribute to the varied campus life – from culture to sports to politics and much more. For their special commitment in these and the student councils, the KIT honors 49 students at the first semester welcome.
“How to Freshmen”: Youtube tips for freshmen
In a video series, KIT students answer questions about starting their studies – for example what the student ID can be used for or what can be found in the student portal. They also give tips on learning, leisure activities at KIT, life in Karlsruhe, or working while studying. The first part of the series is online, more videos will follow in the next few days.
The most important information about the start of studies, the central facilities, and the services and advice offered at KIT is also summarized in the postcard catalog “Information on the start of studies”, which is distributed at the first semester welcome event.
Information stands in the foyer of the Audimax
Various KIT institutions, university groups, and partners will provide information about their offerings after the event at stands in the foyer of the Audimax or digitally from the day of the event at https://www.aserv.kit.edu/erstsemesterbegruessung22.php and will be available to answer questions. A selection from the KIT campus collection will be sold, including T-shirts made from recycled materials, hoodies, and sustainable and practical study aids.
KIT backpack for first-semester students
First-year students receive the KIT backpack at a special price and can buy it both at the first semester greeting and at the Welcome Days on October 24th and 25th in the Ehrenhof on the south campus of the KIT.