Results of the current survey (summer semester 2025) can be found here.
Results
Results of the last Alumni Survey (graduating class of 2023) can be found here.
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Student Surveys at KIT
KIT's quality management team regularly surveys students on various topics throughout their entire student lifecycle. This gives students the opportunity to actively shape KIT and regularly communicate their needs and wishes.
The results are made available to those responsible (Execeutive Board, KIT faculties, and teaching units) as well as other contact persons at KIT and are incorporated into regular discussions with teaching staff and commissions. Parts of the reporting system are mandatory components of the KIT-PLUS procedure. The survey results therefore have a direct influence on the accreditation and design of the degree programs.
Overview of surveys conducted throughout the student lifecycle, as well as the results of the most recent surveys:
Enrollment survey
Enrollment survey
Who is surveyed? All first-time and newly enrolled students at KIT.
What is asked? In the enrollment survey, we ask first-year students for feedback on their transition from school to university, e.g., orientation and information behavior of students before starting their studies, reasons for choosing to study at KIT, starting their studies at KIT, evaluation of the counseling and support services used, and the knowledge and skills they brought with them.
When? Every winter semester.
Here you can find a short summary of the results of the last survey:
Results of the last enrollment survey.
The detailed results are available for KIT members in the report database of the Quality Management.
Survey at the start of studies
Course Evaluation
Survey on Studies and Examinations at KIT
Survey on Studies and Examinations at KIT
Who is surveyed? All KIT students (exception: the survey is conducted in the winter semester. In this case, all students from the second semester onwards are surveyed; first-year and newly enrolled students can participate in the enrollment survey in the winter semester).
What is asked? In the survey on study and examination organization, we ask students for feedback on their current study situation, e.g., support and counseling options, aspects of study organization, study satisfaction, studyability (workload), examination organization, competence-oriented examination, and dropout rates.
When? The survey usually takes place every three semesters, alternating between the summer and winter semesters.
Here you will find the summarized results of the last survey on study and examination organization: Presentation of the survey on study and examination organization (summer semester 2025).
The detailed results are available to KIT members in the quality management report database.
Alumni Survey
Graduate Survey
Who is surveyed? All graduates of an academic year.
What is asked? In the alumni survey, we ask graduates for feedback on their individual career transition and professional development. This includes, for example, a retrospective assessment of study conditions and offerings, the course of study, experiences when starting a career, skills acquired during studies, and skills actually required in practice.
When? The survey always takes place in the winter semester, approx. 12-18 months after graduation.
Here you will find a short summary of the results of the last survey:
Results of the last graduate survey
The detailed results are available to KIT members in the quality management report database.
Baden-Württemberg graduate study (three-year study)
Baden-Württemberg graduate study (three-year study)
The KIT graduate survey is conducted in cooperation with other state universities in Baden-Württemberg. A joint report was compiled for the graduating classes of 2016 to 2018. The following universities participated: Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg, University of Hohenheim, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), University of Konstanz, University of Mannheim, University of Stuttgart, Eberhard Karl University of Tübingen, University of Ulm.
Results for the graduating classes of 2016 to 2018 for the whole of Baden-Württemberg
Survey on studies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Survey on studies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on students' studies and lives since March 2020. In order to gather students' experiences and assessments, KIT, in cooperation with its constituted student body and the Studierendenwek Karlsruhe , conducted a special survey entitled “Studying under pandemic conditions” at the end of the 2021 summer semester.
The survey covers both the handling of online teaching and the private and health-related effects of the pandemic.
Results of the survey on studying under pandemic conditions
Questionnaire (available on the intranet)
Workload survey
Workload survey
The student workload is an important indicator of the studyability of our study programs at KIT. One ECTS credit/credit point corresponds to an average student workload of 25 to a maximum of 30 hours. In addition to attending classes, the student workload also includes time for preparation and follow-up work for classes, exams, and self-study.
In addition to the various feedback options available in the surveys on studying and teaching and the course evaluation, students can also contact KIT directly.
To do so, please send an email to qualitaetsmanagement∂sts.kit.edu with the following information:
- Name of the degree program and module
- Description of the actual workload
We will forward your feedback anonymously to the responsible parties and provide you with feedback on the results.