Award-winning together: Our student catering service is part of the „GV-Teams des Jahres 2026“’

09.10.2026
A shared success that we are delighted about: The project team behind the nationwide initiative „Rettet die Knolle! – Die Studierenden essen die Kartoffeln!“ has been awarded the industry prize „GV-Team des Jahres 2026“.

We are one of the 33 participating student services organisations – which means our university catering team is also part of this award!

Read more...

The cafeteria on Engesserstraße is open again!

07.10.2026
Dear Guests,
after renovations and the summer break, the Engesserstraße Cafeteria will finally be open again for you starting Thursday, October 8, 2026.
After this extended break, we are especially looking forward to welcoming you back!

Read more...

New to town? Your 2026/27 Kulturscheckheft is here!

06.10.2026
Start your studies, explore the city, and save money along the way: With the new 2026/27 Kulturscheckheft, first-semester students can get a taste of the cultural and recreational offerings in their new college towns of Karlsruhe and Pforzheim at a discount starting in the 2026/2027 winter semester. The Studierendenwerk makes your transition into college life even easier with this voucher booklet. Discover new favorite spots and take the opportunity to get to know the city together with other freshmen. Find out here what’s in store for you, how to redeem the vouchers, and where to get your Kulturscheckheft …

All information here.

Read more...

17. September 2026: Gaby Bischoff, a member of the EU Parliament, learns about student housing.

29.09.2026
How can student services create affordable housing — and what challenges does the construction of new dormitories bring?

We discussed this topic with Mrs. Bischoff, a member of the European Parliament, during her visit to two of our dormitories. This visit was accompanied by representatives of the German Students' Union (DSW) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

The first stop was our construction project at Rintheimer Querallee 2c. Here guests could see the successful conversion of a historic building and the construction of a new building side by side. This is our first construction project that was funded by the "Junges Wohnen" program. We discussed the possibilities and challenges of current dormitory construction projects, particularly the costs of construction and the creation of affordable housing.
Then, we visited our dormitory on Tennesseeallee 14. The tour offered an opportunity to gain further insight into student housing and dorm life.

During the conversation, it became clear: A dormitory room is more than just a place to sleep. Dormitories make it easier for students to settle into their new academic environment, create space for community, and are an important part of the social infrastructure for students. We are pleased that we were able to share this perspective during Ms. Bischoff’s visit and highlight the importance of affordable student housing at the European level as well.

Read more...

Reopening of Menseria Moltkestraße

22.09.2026
After around two years of closure, Menseria Moltkestraße (Moltkestraße 30, Karlsruhe) will once again be available starting Monday, 28 September 2026 at 7:30 am as a central place for your breaks and for meeting and connecting with others on campus. We look forward to welcoming you back!

With the reopening of the Menseria Moltkestraße, the temporary facility at Steinbeis-Haus, Willy-Andreas-Allee 19, Karlsruhe, will be permanently closed.

Read more...