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Kiel University

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world rank  355

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Overview

Founded in 1665, the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (Kiel University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kiel (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Schleswig-Holstein. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Schleswig-Holstein), Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kiel University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Kiel University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kiel University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Kiel University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

Name (English) Kiel University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym CAU
Founded 1665
Motto Pax optima rerum
Peace is the greatest good
Colours Purple and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4
Kiel
24118 Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
Kiel University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Kiel University Phone Number (431) 880 00
Kiel University Fax Number (431) 880 2072
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.



Kiel University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Kiel University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Kiel University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Kiel University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Kiel University's Admission Office Admission Office

Westring 400
Kiel 24105
(431) 8 80 37 18


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Kiel University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Kiel University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Kiel University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Kiel University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kiel University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Kiel University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Kiel University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Kiel University is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Kiel University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Kiel University's Library


Kiel University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Kiel University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Kiel University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


Kiel University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Kiel University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Kiel University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Kiel University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Kiel University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Kiel University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kiel University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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