DAAD Prize 2026 awarded
Karlshochschule International University - Program Director Prof. Anthony Teitler with award recipient Rico Sutioso and President Prof. Robert Lepenies (from left to right)
A Special Start to the Semester: 2026 DAAD Prize for Our International Student – Rico Sutioso
During this year’s orientation week in September, we had a special reason to celebrate: one of our international students was awarded this year’s DAAD Prize.
With this award, the DAAD honors students who combine outstanding academic achievements with social and intercultural engagement. Our award recipient – Rico Sutioso from Indonesia – embodies exactly that. In addition to his studies, he is actively involved and, with his open-minded nature, contributes to the diverse community at our university.
In addition to playing a key role in student representative bodies, he is regarded by many international and German students as the first point of contact for all matters related to student life; among other things, he co-organizes the Language Café, thereby promoting intercultural exchange and helping many students learn a new language.
Rico started his academic journey at Karls in the ‘International Foundation Year’ and is currently enrolled in his 3rd semester in the Bachelor study program ‘Politics, Philosophy & Economics’
We are delighted about this award and extend our heartfelt congratulations to him!