Frequently asked questions

Here you will find frequently asked questions about formalities during your studies

How do I obtain a certified transcript?

Transcripts issued by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are provided with a verification code and are therefore considered officially verifiable. Additional certification is generally not required.

If a certified copy is expressly required in a specific case, it must be obtained from an authorized official (e.g., a notary public).

How long does it take to process my request?

Processing takes about three weeks from the date we receive all required documents. If any documents are missing, processing will be delayed accordingly.

Therefore, please submit your application in a timely manner, especially if deadlines are approaching.

Where should I submit my applications?

Send applications via email to the Office of the Dean of Studies and the Biology Examination Board (biologiestudium∂chem-bio.kit.edu). Please use your KIT student email address for this purpose.

You can find the relevant forms on the “Forms and Applications” page.

Will my application be processed if I submit it as a scan or photo?

No. Applications must be submitted as a completed, electronic PDF form.

Images and scanned documents cannot be processed.

How can I get credit for an external internship, such as an F3 project internship?

An internship outside the offered curriculum (at a company or similar) may be entered as a “placeholder achievement” if it has been recognized as an adequate academic achievement by the chair of the examination board or by an examiner. All information regarding the procedure and the application can be found under Forms and Applications: Application for the registration of a "placeholder achievement"