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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Educational institution Germany

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is a technical university and research center in Karlsruhe, Germany^[1] established in 2009^[2] and based in Karlsruhe, Germany^[2]. Its parent organization is Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres^[1]

Founded: 2009
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Foundedin 2009
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- Wikidata Q309988wikidata.org
  “Founded in 2009 (Wikidata P571).”
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HeadquartersKarlsruheInferred · high confidence

wikidata.org

Wikidata Q309988wikidata.org
“Headquarters: Karlsruhe (Wikidata Q1040).”
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https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q309988

as of 2 Nov 2026

Legal formKörperschaft des öffentlichen RechtsInferred · high confidence

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Wikidata Q309988wikidata.org
“Legal form: Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts (Wikidata Q15734684).”
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https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q309988

as of 2 Nov 2026

Parent organizationHelmholtz Association of German Research CentresInferred · high confidence

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Wikidata Q309988wikidata.org
“Parent organization: Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres (Wikidata Q679913).”
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https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q309988

as of 2 Nov 2026

Rorhttps://ror.org/04t3en479Inferred · high confidence

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ROR record 04t3en479ror.org
“Research Organization Registry identifier https://ror.org/04t3en479 (ROR 04t3en479, record updated 2026-10-06).”
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https://ror.org/04t3en479

as of 6 Oct 2026

Research typeeducation, funderInferred · high confidence

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ROR record 04t3en479ror.org
“Organization type: education, funder (ROR 04t3en479, record updated 2026-10-06).”
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https://ror.org/04t3en479

as of 6 Oct 2026

Foundedin 2009Inferred · high confidence

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ROR record 04t3en479ror.org
“Established in 2009 (ROR 04t3en479, record updated 2026-10-06).”
Quoted sourceregistryRead 2 Nov 2026Open at the quote
https://ror.org/04t3en479

as of 6 Oct 2026

HeadquartersKarlsruhe, GermanyInferred · high confidence

ror.org

ROR record 04t3en479ror.org
“Located in Karlsruhe, Germany (ROR 04t3en479, record updated 2026-10-06).”
Quoted sourceregistryRead 2 Nov 2026Open at the quote
https://ror.org/04t3en479

as of 6 Oct 2026

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4 Nov 2026
NewsWikidata item edited: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Q309988)
wikidata.org
1 Oct 2024
LeadershipJan S. Hesthaven, director: started
wikidata.org
11 Aug 2023
LeadershipHolger Hanselka, director: ended
wikidata.org
1 Oct 2013
LeadershipHolger Hanselka, director: started
wikidata.org
30 Sep 2013
LeadershipEberhard Umbach, director: ended
wikidata.org
30 Apr 2012
LeadershipHorst Hippler, director: ended
wikidata.org
1 Oct 2009
LeadershipEberhard Umbach, director: started
wikidata.org
1 Oct 2009
LeadershipHorst Hippler, director: started
wikidata.org
2009
FoundedFounded
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