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CAU admission deadline for Winter Semester 2025 is Jul 15, 2025 via uni-assist.

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  • About University of Kiel
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About University of Kiel

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Year of establishment
1655
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Q:   How many students study at University of Kiel?
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The University of Kiel total student population stands at 25,940 (as of Winter semester 2023.24) per data curated from official sources.

Given below is a detailed breakdown of student enrolment numbers at the institute:

Student Data

Total Students

Total students

25,940

First-year students

6,496

Graduates

3,699

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Q:   Is the University of Kiel free for international students?
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Yes, Kiel being a public university is not known to charge a tuition fee from any of its students, however, students are required to submit a semester fee of around EUR 302 (INR 29.4 K) every semester to continue their education at the institute.

This fee is typically used to cover administrative costs & provide students with the best possible resources to enhance their educational experience & are not taken for personal profit.

Q:   Is Kiel a good university?
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Yes, the University of Kiel or the Christian-Albrechts University Kiel (CAU) is among the best universities in Germany as evidenced by the fact that it ranks #26 among all colleges & universities in the country as part of the latest Shiksha National University Rankings.

It also secures a rank #251 globally, & its courses are accredited by the German Accreditation Council.

Q:   Is it hard to get into the University of Kiel?
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The University of Kiel acceptance rate of 47%, makes it one of the more selective higher education institutes in Germany.

The institute is only known to accept on average about 47 applications for every 100 it receives, showing a clear preference towards students with a solid past academic background.

Prospective applicants are required to maintain the same & satisfy some other requirements of the institute to have the best possible chance of admission.

Q:   Does the University of Kiel teach in English?
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Yes, the University of Kiel is known to teach in English but not to students enrolled in undergraduate courses.

All UG courses at the institute can only be pursued in German, while the PG, doctoral & PhD courses are available to be pursued in English, German or both.

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University of Kiel Admission 2025

  • Application fees :Euro 75
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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CVNeeded for few courses
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Q:   How can an Indian student get into University of Kiel?
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Indian students keen to pursue higher education from Kiel, can do so by following the admission process below:

·      Create an account on the Uni-assist portal

·      The uni-assist code for the University of Kiel is 173

·      Choose a course

·      Submit all the specified documentation

·      Pay the application fee worth EUR 75 (INR 7.3 K) & an additional fee worth EUR 30 (INR 2.9 K) for every additional course you apply to

·      After a careful review, submit the application

·      Keep track of your application status via the portal   

Q:   What are the documents required for admission to the University of Kiel?
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The requirements vary course-to-course, however majority of the documents required for admissions are very much similar for all.

Listed below are the primary documents students must submit for University of Kiel admission:

·      CV

·      Copy of Passport, School Leaving Certificate (if available)

·      APS Certificate

·      Language test scores

·      Past educational transcripts, translated in English or German

·      A higher education entrance qualification

·      A completed application form

University of Kiel Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(40 courses)
– / –Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5 - 7.5, TOEFL: 72 - 90, GRE
M.A.(46 courses)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5 - 8, TOEFL: 100 & Above
M.Sc.(10 courses)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 79 & Above
MBA/PGDM(10 courses)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 79 & Above
B.A.(27 courses)
– / –Duration3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS
B.Sc.(11 courses)
– / –Duration3 years-42 months
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B.E. / B.Tech(7 courses)
– / –Duration3 years-42 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS
M.Agri.(3 courses)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above
BBA(4 courses)
– / –Duration3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS
MSN(1 course)
– / –Duration18 months
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Q:   Is Kiel expensive for Indian students?
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Kiel is much more affordable for international students, than other popular destinations in Germany such as Berlin, Frankfurt, & Munich.

Mentioned below are the estimated cost of living in Kiel for international students:

Fee Component

Fee (Monthly)

Rent (1 person apartment)

INR 55 K

Food

INR 8-10 K

Public Transportation

INR 4.7 K

Utilities (Electricity, Mobile Plan, Internet)

INR 33 K

Clothing

INR 25 K

Other Expenses

INR 8 K

Total Cost

INR 1.35 L

Source: Numbeo

Q:   What is the application fee at University of Kiel?
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The University of Kiel charges a mandatory non-refundable application fee from its students worth EUR 75 (INR 7.3 K).

The fee is to be submitted as part of the application process, & no application cannot be processed without the payment of the said fee.

For each additional programme a fee worth EUR 30 (INR 2.9 K) is to be submitted by the institute.

University of Kiel Placements

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Q:   What companies hire from the University of Kiel?
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The institute's graduates are very much of demand to recruiters across industries & are on the receiving end of job offers from some of the best public & private organizations in Germany including: GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein & the University of Kiel itself, among others.

Q:   What are the top industries employing University of Kiel graduates?
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The University of Kiel graduates are known for their vast skillsets & as a result are employed across a number of popular industries including: Education, Research, Operations, Health Services & Business Development among others.

The table below gives a detailed breakdown of the top industries, CAU graduates found employment at:

Industry

Percentage of Graduates Employed

Business Development

11.49%

Education

9.42%

Research

8.21%

Health Services

5.2%

Operation

4.82%







University of Kiel Ranking 2025

#251

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Q:   Which is the #1 university in Germany?
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The Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) in Munich is the #1 ranked university in Germany, per Shiksha Rankings of German Universities.

It is a public university, known for its high quality of research work & being part of the the oldest higher educational institutes in Germany, having first opened its doors to the general public in 1472.

Globally, the institute ranks among the top 30 colleges & universities, per Global University Rankings given by Shiksha.

Securing admissions at LMU Munich is not easy, as it's acceptance rate of 10%, places it among the most selective universities in Germany.

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University of Kiel Notable Alumni

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Q:   Which famous plane crash survivor attended the University of Kiel?
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Juliane Koepcke, a Mammologist of German-Peruvian descent is a notable alumni of the University of Kiel.

Juliane is famous for being the sole survivor of the LANSA plane crash of 1971, after lightning struck the plane at mid-night, & the plane disintegrated with Koepcke surviving the free fall into the Amazon Rainforest.

The event was depicted in the movies: Miracles Still Happen (1974) & Wings of Hope (1998).

Q:   Which actor attended the University of Kiel?
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German actor: Axel Prahl, is a notable alumni of the University of Kiel.

Axel pursued a degree in acting at the institute between 1982 & 1985, before going to make his acting debut in the TV series for ZDF in 1994.

Prahl, won several accolades for his acting including two Adolf Grimme Awards, & is also known for acting in 23 episodes of the crime series: Tatort.

University of Kiel Campus Life

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Q:   Is Kiel a good place for international students?
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Yes, Kiel is a good place for students planning to study in Germany, for a number of reasons as listed below:

·      Presence of quality education institutes

·      Little to no tuition fees

·      Better affordability than other locations in Germany such as Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, & Frankfurt

·      Quality research infrastructure

·      Surrounded by a number of beaches along the Baltic sea

·      Friendly & sporting culture

·      Multiple places to eat & hang out with the friends, near the university campus

Q:   Is University of Kiel public or private?
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The University of Kiel is a public university based in Kiel city, Germany.

The institute first opened its doors to the general public in the year 1665 as a result of the growing demand of priests at the local churches, & capable civil servants to be employed in the government system at the institute.

The University of Kiel courses are accredited by the German Accreditation Council & the institute does not charge any tuition fee.

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Q:   Is Kiel good for international students?
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The University of Kiel has been ranked by US News & World Report - Global Universities at #262, Times Higher Education (THE) University Ranking has ranked the University between #251-300 and QS - World University Ranking has ranked Kiel University at #494 for 2022.
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University CityKiel, Other - Germany, Germany
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