The CBS College Program

The College Program: A core part of the student experience

The CBS College Program was developed over the past 20 years to provide international students the tools, skills, and experiences they need to achieve academic and professional success. Gain access to College Program exclusives such as the Smart Projects, our mentoring program, academic counselling and more. Dedicated student counselors and a close student community have your back so you can focus on what’s important.

In the CBS College Program, we offer our students:

  • Intensive Academic Onboarding 
  • Administrative Support
  • Academic Mentoring 
  • Study Counseling 
  • Industry Networking 
  • Career and Academic Events & Excursions 
  • Student Association (SAID)
  • Soft Skills Development 
  • Career Development
  • Smart Projects 
  • Internship Placement Support 
  • Advanced Career Services 

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Your College Program Journey

Navigate your Studies - Embark on a smooth and successful journey with the CBS College Program:

>> Download the CBS College Program journey infographic here.

How to join the CBS College Program

The first step is to apply online to the B.Sc. program in Mechanical Engineering (International) via the KIT Online Application Portal.

The application window opens in December 2025 for the 2026/2027 winter semester and closes on April 30th, 2026.

You will receive the admission decision to your application a few weeks after the application deadline on April 30th has passed. If you are accepted to the Mechanical Engineering (International) program, you are able to download your program admission letter from KIT directly in the portal.

If you are accepted to the Mechanical Engineering (International) program, you are automatically admitted in the Carl Benz School of Engineering College Program.

This enrollment affords you access to:

✅ Secure on-campus housing

✅ Academic, administrative & personal support

✅ Career guidance and study counselling

✅ Social events & teambuilding activities

✅ Internship assistance in your third year

After admission, you’ll receive your College Program contract. To secure your on-campus housing, sign and return it by the given deadline.

>> Take a look at our brochure here

 

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