Costs & Fees

The CBS College Program transforms your degree studies at KIT into a comprehensive college experience. It combines the academic excellence of KIT with personalized academic integration, dedicated student services, a strong international community, industry-focused opportunities, and accommodation at the International Department Campus.

Study period	College Program fee	Housing
Semesters 1–2	€11,780 per semester one-time payment or €2,000 monthly payments	✓ Included & guaranteed
Semesters 3–4	€11,780 per semester one-time payment or €2,000 monthly payments	✓ Included & guaranteed
Semester 5	€7,700 per semester	Subject to availability
Semester 6	€7,700 per semester	Subject to availability

Semesters 1–2 and 3–4: Each cover one academic year (two semesters).

Housing from Semester 5: Subject to availability and charged separately.

Please note: KIT enrollment fees and, where applicable, tuition fees are charged separately and are not included in the CBS College Program fee.

What is included in the CBS College Program Fees?

The CBS College Program – Our Three Pillars

Additional services designed to complement your studies at KIT.

Academic
Framework

Academic
Integration

Support for a successful start and study journey.

• Academic onboarding

• Study strategy development

• Exam preparation

• Academic counseling

Community

Community

A supportive international campus environment.

• Secure on-campus housing

• International peer community

• Student Lounge & Learning Space

• Community events & support

Industry
Qualification

Preparing you for your professional future.

• Professional development workshops

• Industry visits & insights

• Career & application support

• Alumni & industry network

KIT Fees

In addition to the CBS College Program fee, all students pay the applicable KIT enrollment and tuition fees.

Fee	EU students	Non-EU students
Per semester	€184	€1,500

Learn more about KIT enrollment and tuition fees →

Housing and Accommodation

Live where you study, connect and belong.

The Carl Benz School offers on-campus accommodation in single and twin rooms at the International Department Campus.

✓ Single & twin rooms

✓ Directly at the International Department Campus

✓ Close to KIT and student facilities

Semesters 1–4: Housing included & guaranteed

From Semester 5: Subject to availability and charged separately

Explore housing options →

Estimated monthly living expenses

In addition to program and university fees, students should plan for their individual monthly living expenses.

Expense	Approx. per month
Public transportation	€0–45*
Food	€200
Personal expenses	€150
German health insurance	€145

*Public transportation: Most CBS students live centrally on the CBS College Campus and walk or cycle to nearby KIT classes and around Karlsruhe. Transportation costs therefore depend on individual use.

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Application portal is closed

Thank you for your applications!

The KIT Online Application Portal for the B.Sc. program in Mechanical Engineering (International) at the Carl Benz School of Engineering closed on April 30th, 2026. We thank all applicants for applying to the 2026/2027 winter semester. The admission decisions will be sent out within the next weeks.

The Online Application Portal will open again in December this year for the application to B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (International) starting in the 2027/2028 winter semester.