KIT has once again succeeded in the federal and state governments’ Excellence Strategy, reaffirming its position as one of Germany’s designated Universities of Excellence. This achievement is based on its strong performance as a University of Excellence in recent years, a compelling strategy for the future, and a clear vision of “Science for Impact.” KIT plans to use the funding it receives to further strengthen the three pillars of its vision:
- shaping the future,
- advancing science and innovation, and
- fostering talent,
and to support them through targeted initiatives.
A requirement for applying for the University of Excellence title was the successful acquisition of funding for at least two Clusters of Excellence. KIT met this requirement with the clusters “3D Matter Made to Order” and “Post Lithium Storage.”
Press Releases
Second Competition Phase of the Excellence Strategy
- University of Excellence: KIT Successfully Defends Its Title (March 11, 2026)
- Successful with two approved proposals in the final of the Clusters of Excellence funding line (May 22, 2025)
First Competition Phase of the Excellence Strategy
- KIT Is University of Excellence (July 19, 2019)
- Excellence Strategy: KIT Is Successful with Two Clusters of Excellence (September 27, 2018)
- Excellence Strategy: KIT Reaches Final of Clusters of Excellence Funding Line with Four Initiativese (September 29, 2017)
Insights
Excellence University
- Evaluation Procedure for Excellence University: KIT’s Self-Assessment Report (intranet)
- 2019 Concept for Excellence University: "The Research University in the Helmholtz Association – Living the Change" (intranet)
About KIT
- Research at KIT
- Organization and Governance
- Vision: KIT – Science for Impact
- History: Exzellence Initiative, Foundation of KIT
- Publications: KIT Annual Reports
Contact
Excellence Strategy Project Team
exzellenzstrategie∂for.kit.edu
Communications
presse∂kit.edu