Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA, Hochschule Karlsruhe) is a public university of applied sciences in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1878. It is one of the larger UAS institutions in the state and offers bachelor’s and master’s programmes in areas such as architecture and civil engineering, electrical and information engineering, computer science and business informatics, media and information management, mechanical engineering and mechatronics, and business. Study programmes include practical elements such as laboratories, internships, and industry-linked thesis projects. HKA also has a strong international orientation with many partner universities and some English-taught programmes. It can be a good choice for students seeking an applied engineering, IT, or business degree in a major technology region.