Join the Next INGENIUM Lunch Seminar with HKA (Germany)
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming INGENIUM Lunch Seminar, where Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) will be in the spotlight! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the German INGENIUM partner and the possibilities it offers for international students.
Date: January 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. (CET)
Location: Online
During this seminar, HKA will present:
- An overview of the university, located in the heart of Europe, offering an ideal environment for academic growth and cultural exploration.
- Opportunities for exchange students: Discover the diverse programs, courses, and experiences available for students seeking short-term study options.
- Options for degree-seeking students: Learn about the range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs offered in English and German.
- Opportunities for staff: Find out about the options for staff exchange (e.g. jobshadowing).
Whether you are looking to enrich your studies through a semester abroad or pursue a full degree at a globally connected institution, this session will provide valuable insights and guidance.
Why HKA?
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences is renowned for its strong focus on practical education, international collaboration, and cutting-edge research. Situated in Karlsruhe, a vibrant city at the crossroads of European culture and innovation, HKA is the perfect choice for students aiming to combine academic excellence with unique life experiences.
Bring your questions and curiosity—we look forward to connecting with you at this engaging session!
Did you know that…
… Karlsruhe is the birthplace of the bicycle? In 1817 Karl Freiherr von Drais, who was born in Karlsruhe, invented the “running machine”, which is the origin of the bicycle.
… cycling is extremely popular at HKA? An HKA team with 162 active members cycled 30.500 km within 3 weeks in the summer of 2024. With all the love for bicylces in Karlsruhe it comes as no surprise that there are two professorships for cycling in the Transportation Management study program at HKA.
… the smallest HKA logo fits easily in a hair? Matthias Wagner, an HKA student of Electrical Engineering, managed to create an HKA logo whose letters have a stroke width of only 8 µm. For comparison: The human hair of a Central European is approx. 60 to 80 µm wide.
… Karlsruhe is Germany’s capital of justice? The Federal Constitutional Court and the Federal Court of Justice are both located in Karlsruhe, as is the Office of the Federal Prosecutor of Germany.
… among non-native speakers world-wide, the best English is spoken in Karlsruhe? A study from 2024 found that Karlsruhe has the best English language level in the world. It is even ahead of cities such as Amsterdam and Copenhagen.
… Karlsruhe is a fan-shaped city? The streets of Karlsruhe radiate from the castle in the centre outwards, creating the shape of a fan. This radial city plan is said to have been an inspiration for the design of Washington DC (T. Jefferson visited Karlsruhe in 1788).
… Karlsruhe is a major IT hotspot? Germany’s first formal study degree program in computer science started in 1972 in Karlsruhe. In 1984 Germany’s first ever e-mail was received at the University of Karlsruhe.
… there is a pyramid in the centre of Karlsruhe? The pyramid on Karlsruhe’s market square is the tomb of the city’s founder Karl Wilhelm von Baden-Durlach (1679-1738) and a landmark of the city.
… Karlsruhe has a vibrant student life? There are 9 universities located in Karlsruhe with more than 35.000 enrolled students. So there are many opportunities to study and even more to go out (bars, coffee shops, festivals, etc.).
… people in Karlsruhe love to share their cars? In Karlsruhe there are 5.35 carsharing cars per 1000 inhabitants, which makes it the city with the best carsharing supply in Germany.
