Enrollment Process

Enrollment for German Doctoral Researchers

German doctoral researchers apply for enrollment at the ▶ Studierendenservice. Please use your ▶ login for Docata to download the form.

In addition to the filled-in form "Application for enrollment as doctoral candidate" please hand in the following documents:

Confirmation of the acceptance as doctoral candidate
Confirmation of the KIT Department on the aptitude assessment procedure (only diploma degree holders of Universities of Applied Sciences and Cooperative State Universities)
Certificate of ex-matriculation in case earlier courses of study were not pursued at KIT
Copy of the university entrance certificate (school graduation certificate) if prior courses of study were not pursued at KIT

You can send the documents by mail to ▶ Studierendenservice or by ▶ e-mail.

Please note: For the complete period of the doctoral project it is necessary that you re-register every semester. You can do this yourself via the ▶ Campus Management Portal in the period 15.01. to 15.02. for the following summer semester and 01.07. to 15.08. for the following winter semester.

Enrollment for Doctoral Researchers from Abroad

Doctoral researchers from abroad apply for enrollment at the ▶ International Students Office (IStO). The process has been changed: From July 2025, all documents must be submitted by e-mail.

All relevant information is compiled on the ▶ website of IStO.