Welcome to the Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe

We are your partner if you have questions about studying in Karlsruhe and Pforzheim. And we have been doing so for mohr than 100 years! We show you how to finance your studies. We cook and build for you. We're happy to advise you on all life situations that arise during your studies. We look after your child. We make it possible for you to experience and learn new cultures and languages. No matter how you contact us: here, by email or phone, via social media or in person - we are there for you.

Your studies. Your future. Our concern" - Your Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe!

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Rooms available in Pforzheim

05.02.2026
Zum 01.03.2026 gibt es noch freie WG-Zimmer (möbliert) in den Wohnheimen St. Georgen-Str. und Hagenschießstr. 3 in Pforzheim.

Zentrale Lage, ganz in der Nähe zu deiner Hochschule @hspforzheim, günstige Warmmiete inkl. Internet und eine tolle Ausstattung mit gemeinschaftlich nutzbaren Sporträumen, Werkstatt, Musikzimmer und vielem mehr.

Auf unserer Webseite kannst du einen digitalen Blick mit unserem 360°-Rundgang in dein zukünftiges Zuhause werfen.

Alle Infos und Link zum Wohnheimantrag findest du hier:
wohnen.sw-ka.de

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Lost in your studies? Next steps: Guidance for students who are unsure about their studies

02.02.2026
Are you having doubts about your current degree program, or have you already dropped out? Do you have lots of questions about what to do next?
  • “Can I change my degree program?”
  • “Can I start studying again?”
  • “Which training program is right for me?”
  • “Can I shorten my training program?”
  • “What financial assistance is available?”
  • “What should I do first?”
  • “How do I tell my parents?”
  • “What can I do?”
  • “How can I still complete my studies?”
  • and much more.
The Next Steps event is specifically aimed at students like you who are unsure about their studies, are looking for a new direction, and want to reconsider their options. At our event, you will have the opportunity to get direct and straightforward advice from representatives of various institutions—all in one place!
We focus on your wishes and help you find your next steps.

Dates:
When? Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where? Triangel Space, Kaiserstrasse 93, Karlsruhewww.triangel.space

All information here.

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Have you tried our delicious carnival berliners yet?

23.01.2026
Until February 17, 2026, berliner are available in all our cafeterias for only €0.96 each.

Did you know?
Did you know that Berliners are called Pfannkuchen in Berlin? There are different regional names for this “spherical pastry.”

Linguist Stephan Elspaß has researched this topic: In eastern Germany, they are called “Pfannkuchen,” in western Germany “Berliner,” in Bavaria, Austria, and South Tyrol “Krapfen” or “Faschingskrapfen,” in Hesse mainly “Kräppel,” and in Baden-Württemberg and the Palatinate/Saarland region, some people say ‘Fastnachtsküchle’ or “Fastnachtsküchelchen.” “Berliner” and ‘Pfannkuchen’ are actually just abbreviations for “Berliner Pfannkuchen.”
(Source: ZDF, https://www.zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/krapfen-berliner-gebaeck-name-herkunft-100.html)

What are they called in your region?

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Please note: Dining Hall Erzbergerstraße will be closed on Thursday, January 22, 2026

21.01.2026
Due to an interruption of the drinking water supply by Stadtwerke Karlsruhe on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Dining Hall Erzbergerstraße will be closed on that day.

Thank you for your understanding!

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Vegan indulgence with cult status!

14.01.2026
Bring back the #ORIGINAL #CURRYWURST #VEGAN in a jar!

The vegan [kœri]werk® currywurst in a jar – the cult flavor for your Veganuary.
  • Available in our cafeterias.
  • Only while supplies last.

#currywurst #dasoriginal #veganuary #currywurstliebe #vegan #koeriwerk #swka

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Switch and save energy - join in!

Together we are flipping the switch: in our heads and on the heating and electrical appliances in the student halls of residence. For student-friendly rents and climate protection:
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Du verlässt nun die Webseite des Studierendenwerks Karlsruhe (sw-ka.de)

Bitte beachte, dass du auf die externe Webseite https://www.myenergychallenge.de/ weitergeleitet wirst, auf der deine personenbezogenen Daten anders verarbeitet werden als bei uns.

Ehe du mit „Ja, weiter“ dieser Verarbeitung zustimmst, solltest du hier nachlesen, was bei der externen Webseite zum Datenschutz zu beachten ist.