Is Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is private or public university ?

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a public research university located in Germany. It was established in 2009 through the merger of the University of Karlsruhe and the Karlsruhe Research Center. As a public institution, KIT is primarily funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg and the German federal government.

KIT is renowned for its strong emphasis on engineering, natural sciences, and technology. It operates under a unique model combining the roles of a traditional university and a research center, offering both academic education and cutting-edge research opportunities to students and scholars.