# Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

> public · 24118 Kiel · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €700 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter Semester (October start) | 31 May | For international applicants via the central application service (uni-assist) (Economics/Quantitative Economics/Environmental & Resource Economics/Quantitative Finance programmes). AgriGenomics: 15 April direct. Computer Science: 15 July direct. Environmental Management: 31 March via uni-assist. Biological Oceanography: 15 April direct. |
| Summer Semester (April start) | 30 November | For international applicants via the central application service (uni-assist) for Economics-faculty programmes only. Most English-taught programmes are winter-intake only. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 24118 Kiel
- **Region:** Schleswig-Holstein
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** theology, law, medicine, humanities, stem, business, social, international-relations, political-science, natural-sciences
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-kiel.de/en/
- **Address:** Maßmannstraße, 24118 Kiel
- **Campus note:** Studentenwerk SH — 3,361 мест в 23 общежитиях. Дедлайн: 15 янв (SS), 15 июл (WS). Internationals: через International Centre CAU.
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Kiel is a Baltic Sea port city in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, known for sailing and maritime culture. The city is smaller than Hamburg or Bremen but feels livelier than inland towns. Student life centres around the university; housing is affordable; the pace is slower but the social scene is active. The region is known for outdoor recreation.

## Strengths

- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€700 per year for administration and student services.
- As a public research university, the degree carries the full weight of the German state university system and is recognised across the EU.
- A German EU diploma unlocks the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates real time to find work in Europe.
- Kiel is a mid-size Baltic port city with a manageable cost of living compared to Munich, Berlin, or Hamburg.
- The broad field mix — theology, law, medicine, humanities, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), business, and social sciences — suits a wide range of academic backgrounds.
- International students in Germany have the right to work 120 full or 240 half days per year, supporting themselves during studies.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German public universities are taught in German; a C1 level is typically required, which takes years to reach.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent must pass an entrance year (Studienkolleg) before full university admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 for the visa — a significant upfront sum.
- Kiel is a smaller city; internship and job opportunities are more limited than in major German economic hubs like Frankfurt or Munich.
- Admission to high-demand programmes such as medicine and law is highly competitive and governed by national rules capping the number of places (numerus clausus).

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €150–300
- **Private housing:** €340–560
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Kiel
- **How to apply:** Apply online via Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein portal (studentenwerk.sh). International and Erasmus+ students should apply through Kiel University's International Centre directly. Application deadlines: 15 January for summer semester, 15 July for winter semester. Submitting an application does not guarantee a place.
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk SH operates 23 halls of residence with 3,361 places in Kiel and across Schleswig-Holstein. Room types include single apartments (€281/mo), 4-person shared flats (€258–263/mo), and couple flats (€377/mo). Internet typically included. Private market rent in Kiel for a student room (WG) is approximately €350–600/month based on general Kiel cost-of-living data.
- **Source:** https://studentenwerk.sh/en/live-overview

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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