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Welcome to Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

Welcome to Universität Karlsruhe (TH). Delegation from Thailand 29 March 2007. A Tradition of Excellence 1825 - 2007 Where the 21st Century took Shape. But first. ...a few words about the beautiful city of Karlsruhe. The City of Karlsruhe.

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Welcome to Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

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  1. Welcome to Universität Karlsruhe (TH) Delegation from Thailand 29 March 2007 Universität Karlsruhe (TH) --- Akademisches Auslandsamt 2006

  2. A Tradition of Excellence 1825 - 2007 Where the 21st Century took Shape Universität Karlsruhe (TH) --- Akademisches Auslandsamt 2006

  3. But first..... ...a few words about the beautiful city of Karlsruhe .... Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  4. The City of Karlsruhe Established in 1715 in the middle of a forest Applying the Baroque fashion of exact geometrical planning Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  5. The City A population of 275.000 Industry: Banking, Insurances, Administration, Education 30.000 students in 7 institutions of higher education Universität Karlsruhe(TH) is the biggest employer in the city Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  6. The northern-most Pyramid49°01‘34‘‘ N Market-Place and Pyramid ... in 1825 ... ... and today ... Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  7. Karlsruhe – a university in the city Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  8. Between Downtown and Parks NorthPole University Palace City Center Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  9. Universität Fridericiana zu KarlsruheThe Beginnings L‘Ecole Polytechnique à Karlsruhe Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  10. Historical Development • 1825 Founded as a Polytechnical School • 1885 „Technische Hochschule“ • 1899 Right to award Doctoral Degrees • 1902 Surname „Fridericiana“ • 1967 University by decision of the State Legislature • 2006 Winner in the National Excellence Competition Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  11. OutstandingPersonalities • Heinrich Hertz(Electromagnetic Waves) • Carl Benz, Emil Skoda(Automobile) • Ferdinand Redtenbacher(Mechanical Engineering) • Fritz Haber(Nobel prize in Chemistry) • Eduard Meier(Periodic System of Elements) • Otto Lehmann(Crystallizing Microscope, Liquid Crystals) • Ferdinand Braun(Nobel Price in Physics, Cathod Ray Tube) Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  12. The Campus • Located in the former Palace Gardens in a beautiful green setting • Close to the city center • covering approx. 67 ha (92 soccer fields) • nice mix of modern and historical buildings Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  13. 11 Departments • Mathematics • Physics • Chemistry and Bio-Sciences • Humanities and Social Sciences • Architecture • Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences • Mechanical Engineering • Chemical and Process Engineering • Electrical Engineering and Communication Technology • Computer Science/Informatics • Economics and Business Engineering Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  14. Data, Facts and Figures (2006) Students: 19.000 Foreign Students: 3.700 Personnel: 5.000 Professors: 270 Departments: 11 Institutes: 117 Courses: 43 Budget : 270 Mio Euros Contract Value: 85 Mio Euros Centers of Excellence in Research: 13 Graduate Research Courses: 9 Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  15. Cultural Activities • University Symphonic Orchestra • University Big Band • Chamber Music Group • 3 Choirs • 9 Student Theatre Groups Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  16. Partner Agreements and Cooperation in Asia • Thamassat University • National University of Singapore • National Taiwan University • Yangoon Technological University • Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology • Tsinghua University • Tongji University Shanghai • Shanghai Jiaotong University • Shanghai International Studies University • Beijing Institute of Technology • Harbin Institute of Technology • Nanjing University • Yunnan University Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  17. Shaping the 21st century ! Artificial Fertilizers Automobile Information and Communication Technology Television Liquid Crystals Crystallizing Microscope Bicycle --------------------------------------- A Tradition of Excellence --------------------------------------- October 13, 2006: Selected to be one of the three Excellent Research Universities in Germany On our way to  Universität Karlsruhe (TH) --- Akademisches Auslandsamt 2006

  18. From close cooperation • to strong integration • to a strong, research-oriented institution • The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology • to attract top-level researchers and students • to be highly competitive internationally • to continue excellent service for people and society Universität Karlsruhe (TH) --- Akademisches Auslandsamt 2006

  19. Universität Karlsruhe (TH) Faculties Civil Engineering, Geo- and. Environmental Siences 19 Institute (30 Lehrstühle) 1.375 Studierende Architecture 10 Institute (13 Lehrstühle) 1.223 Studierende Mechanicl Engineering 18 Institute (19 Lehrstühle) 2.128 Studierende Humanities and Social Sciences 7 Institute (8 Lehrstühle) 1380 Studierende Chemical and Process Engineering 6 Institute (12 Lehrstühle) 533 Studierende Chemistry and Bio-Sciences 9 Institute (28 Lehrstühle) 970 Studierende Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 14 Institute (13 Lehrstühle) 1.639 Studierende Informatics 8 Institute (18 Lehrstühle) 2370 Studierende (einschl. Infor- mationswirtschaft) Physics 10 Institute (14 Lehrstühle) 954 Studierende ORGANS Mathematics 6 Institute (13 Lehrstühle) 806 Studierende Economics and Business Engineering 9 Institute (21 Lehrstühle) 2.883 Studierende (einschl. Infor- mationswirtschaft) Board 9 Mitglieder University 11 Departments 117 Institutes 178 Chairs Rectorate 5 Mitglieder Senate 33 Mitglieder SFB = Special Research Centers - Centers of Excellence *) Universität Karlsruhe (TH) beteiligt University Administration SFB 195 Lokalisierung von Elektronen in makroskopi- schen und mikroskopischen Systemen SFB 551 Kohlenstoffe aus der Gasphase: Elementarreaktionen, Strukturen, Werkstoffe SFB 504 *) Rationalitätskon- zepte, Entschei- dungsverhalten und ökonomische Modellierung SFB 298 *) Deformation und Versagen bei metallischen und granularen Strukturen INTERDEPARTMENTAL CENTERS SFB 346 Rechner- integrierte Konstruktion und Fertigung von Bauteilen SFB 499 Entwicklung, Produk- tion und Qualitäts- sicherung von urge- formten Mikrobautei- len aus metallischen und keramischen Werkstoffen SFB 483 Hochbeanspruch- te Gleit- und Frik- tionssysteme auf Basis ingenieur- keramischer Werkstoffe SFB 404 *) Mehrfeldprobleme in der Kontinuums- mechanik SFB 461 Starkbeben: Von geowissenschaft- lichen Grundlagen zu Ingenieurmaß- nahmen SFB 414 *) Informationstech- nik in der Medizin: "Rechner- und sensorengestützte Chirurgie" SFB 425 Elektromagne- tische Verträglich- keit in der Medi- zintechnik und in der Fabrik Graduate Research Center 742 Hochernergiephysik und Teilchenatrophysik Graduate Research Center 133 Technische Keramik Graduate Research Center 108 Elementarteilchen- physik an Beschleunigern Graduate Research Center Grenzflächenphä- nomene in aquati- schen Systemen u. wässrigen Phasen Graduate Research Center 284 Kollektive Phäno- mene im Festkörper Graduate Research Center 209 Beherrschbarkeit komplexer Systeme Graduate Research Center 329 Anwendungen der Supraleitung Graduate Research Center 147 Ökologische Wasserwirtschaft Graduate Research Center 450 Naturkatastrophen Graduate Research Center 149 Numerische Feldberechnung Graduate Research Center 224 Energie und Umwelttechnik Interdepartmental Institute for Entrepreneurship Institute for Scientific Calculating and Mathematical Modelling Interdepartmental Institute for Nanotechnology Interdepartmental Institute for Appled Cultural Sciences Study Center for Seeing Impaired Institute for Regional Sciences 42 Studierende German-French Institute for Environmental Research Teilinstitut Karlsruhe Institute for Applications of Computer Science Interdepartmental Working Group on Ground Water and Soil Protection (IGB) German-French Institute for Automation and Robotics Teilinstitut Karlsruhe University Library Distance Learning- Center Central Institutes Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007 Center oür Information and Counselling (zib) Computing Center Preparatory College for Foreign Students 377 Studierende Environmental Research Center (FZU) Foreign Language- Center Laboratory for Elektronic Microskopy Southwest Germany Archive for Architecture and Constructions Studium generale German- Russisan College Abt. Karlsruhe

  20. Rectorate 5 Members Rector Vice-Rector Academic Chancellor Vice-Rector Research Vice-Rector Structure University Administration II Planning/ Controling Computer Services III LegalAffairs/ Aquisitions I Academic Affairs V Buildings and Installations IV Personnel VI Budget Alumni, Fundraising, Career Service, Sponsoring General Administrative Services Press and Communication Research and Transfer Internal Audit Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  21. University Administration Rectorate Divisions 6 Academic Affairs Legal Adviser - Academic Affairs Student Office Exam Records International Office Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  22. International Office General International Policy International Agreements Intl. Marketing Study Abroad Exchange Programs Scholarships Foreign Admisssion Credential Evaluation Registration Foreign Researchers German Students and Professors Foreign Students EU Programs SOCRATES/ ERASMUS LifeLongLearning TEMPUS Services for foreign students Immigration, Visa, Introductory Courses Certifications Foreign Researchers Foreign Alumni Special Programs External Services by Studentenwerk Housing Student Restaurant other services Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  23. International Strategy Goal: to be attractive for top researchers and students • Provide an appropriate environment for top international researchers Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  24. Thank you very much for your attention ! www.uni-karlsruhe.de www.kit.edu Universität Karlsruhe (TH) --- Akademisches Auslandsamt 2006

  25. Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  26. UNIVERSITÄT KARLSRUHE (TH) 1825 - 2006 Universität Karlsruhe (TH) --- Akademisches Auslandsamt 2006

  27. Partner Agreements and Cooperation in Russia • Ufa State Aviation University • Tomsk Polytechnical University • St. Peterburg State University • Moscow Power Engineering Institute • Kuban State University • Kuban Institute of Technology Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  28. Founders Johann Gottfried TULLA Friedrich WEINBRENNER Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  29. 1825 - 2000 Y2K JFK Universität Karlsruhe (TH) --- Akademisches Auslandsamt 2006

  30. Joint Courses with Partners Abroad • Biotechnology • Electrical and Information Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Physics • Chemistry • Mathematics • Informatics/Computer Science • Economic Sciences Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  31. Courses Abroad in German Language Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Technical University Sofia/ Bulgaria Engineering at Technical University of Budapest/ Hungary Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  32. Studies at Universität Karlsruhe (TH) • Anybody with a secondary school graduation may study in Germany • All requirements in the home country for admission are necessary (entrance examinations, restrictions on field of studies) Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  33. Studies at Universität Karlsruhe (TH) Basic information is available from • the Internet at www.uni-karlsruhe.de • the Akademische Auslandsamt (International Office) at Karlstrasse 42/44 D-76133 Karlsruhe Germany Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  34. Studies at Universität Karlsruhe (TH) • Get Information • Check your (German) language abilities • Calculate the cost • Get Application Forms • Fill in carefully, add copies of school/university documents • Apply early: before January 15/ July 15 • Check Visa requirements for your country Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  35. International Partner Agreements • Institut National de Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA) • Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENSL) • Université Joseph Fourier Grenoble • Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (INPG) • Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine Nancy (INPL) • Ecole Nationale des Arts et Métiers Paris (ENSAM) • University of California at Berkeley • University of Wisconsin - Madison • University of Reykjavik • Technical University Budapest • Technical University Danzig • Ufa University of Aviation Technology • Technion Haifa • University of Technology Sydney • National University of Singapore • Kunming Institute of Technology • Kyoto University Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

  36. Sports • Several sports fields and tennis courts • 2 Gymnasiums • Olympic size Indoor Pool • 3 times Finalist in German University Bowl in American Football, twice champions • 4 times National Champion in Ultimate Frisbee • Home of the Ironman 1998 and of the Silver Medal Winner in Triathlon in the Olympic Games 2000 • more than 30 different sports offered from Aikido to Water polo and Windsurfing Universität Karlsruhe (TH) International Office 2007

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