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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
(KIT)
Part of Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
About
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is both a German public research university in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, and a research center of the Helmholtz Association.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 70 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 19,911
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 25%
- Female : Male
- 30 : 70
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
27 subjectsARWU
32 subjectsUS News
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences | 36 | 73.1 | 2027 |
| Water Resources | =55 | 52.1 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | =65 | 66.7 | 2027 |
| Energy and Fuels | 70 | 69.4 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =73 | 68.4 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | 90 | 66.4 | 2027 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 94 | 58.0 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | =95 | 59.0 | 2027 |
| Optics | 110 | 54.8 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | =115 | 66.5 | 2027 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 125 | 52.2 | 2027 |
| Engineering | 133 | 62.0 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =149 | 50.5 | 2027 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =166 | 43.0 | 2027 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 167 | 38.5 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =182 | 54.3 | 2027 |
| Civil Engineering | 182 | 27.5 | 2027 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 196 | 29.5 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 233 | 20.3 | 2027 |
| Environmental Engineering | 240 | 21.9 | 2027 |
| Chemical Engineering | =241 | 47.0 | 2027 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =284 | 36.2 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =322 | 45.6 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | =343 | 37.2 | 2027 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =556 | 33.2 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =597 | 23.8 | 2027 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 71 | 66.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =83 | 64.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =85 | 64.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.3 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology?
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 110, THE Rank =166, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =299.
When was Karlsruhe Institute of Technology founded?
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology was founded in 2009.
What are the top subjects at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology?
Top subjects at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology include: Petroleum Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering.
Where is Karlsruhe Institute of Technology located?
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is located in Karlsruhe, Germany.