To this end, around 9,300 employees work together on a broad disciplinary basis in the natural sciences, engineering, economics, humanities and social sciences. KIT prepares its 25,100 students for responsible tasks in society, business and science through research-orientated university studies. Innovation activities at KIT bridge the gap between knowledge and application for the benefit of society, economic prosperity and the preservation of our natural resources.
With over 9,000 employees and an annual budget of almost 800 million euros, Karlsruhe has become one of the world's largest research and teaching institutions with the potential to become a world leader in selected fields of research. The goal: KIT will become an institution of cutting-edge research and excellent scientific education as well as an outstanding centre for academic life, lifelong learning, comprehensive continuing education, unlimited knowledge exchange and a sustainable culture of innovation.
