Costs & Fees

The Carl Benz School of Engineering provides a college structure within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), which is why the specific College Program fee of 7,000 EUR per semester applies in addition to the university enrollment and tuition fees. The College Program fee covers support in academic learning and additional services provided by the Carl Benz School.

Carl Benz School offers more than just university education. It offers a safe and supportive environment to support the students throughout their studies. Within the CBS College Campus, students have the possibility to live in on-campus housing, take classes in our lecture rooms, and spend time studying in our library. In addition, we offer a wide range of individualized study and career guidance. CBS provides an excellent learning environment and aims to assist the students in their personal and academic development. CBS Students receive College Tutoring that consists of small class sizes, which is often regarded as one of the best teaching methods available.

*The CBS College Program fees includes lecture notes, past papers, German and English language courses, additional course program (soft skills, intercultural training, etc.), specific tutoring, study guidance, workshops, support with internship applications. It does not include costs for accommodation, meals nor traveling.

** Fees as of Winter Semester 2023/2024. Please also click here for more information on KIT Enrollment Fees!

*** Please note: One year consists of two semesters.

For further information about fees and prices please contact us.

Housing and Accommodation

The Carl Benz School offers exclusive campus accommodation (single and twin rooms) in its own campus dormitory.

Find more information on prices and booking here.

General Living Expenses

The estimated general living expenses per month for a single student are as follows:

• Public Transportation: approx. 34 EUR / Month

• Food: approx. 167 EUR / Month

• Pocket Money: approx. 150 EUR / Month

• Compulsory German Health Insurance: approx. 120 EUR / Month

Other possible expenses:

The costs of travelling to and from Germany should also be taken into consideration.

Find more information about the living costs in Karlsruhe here.

Scholarships

Carl Benz School is currently offering the following scholarships:

• Scholarship for current students
• Scholarship for new students

Please take a look at official scholarship funds such as:

• DAAD Scholarship Database
• BaWü Stipendium