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Kiel University (CAU)
Kiel·Public university·Est. 1665
Kiel University (CAU) is a public university in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein.
Kiel University (CAU) is a public university in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein.
Founded in 1665 as a public university.Programmes taught in Bilingual and English and English or German and more.
About Kiel University (CAU)
Kiel University (CAU) is a public university in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 1665. It offers 38 Master's programmes and is ranked #618 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings.
Accreditation
State-recognised
Address
Kiel University (CAU) Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4 24118 Kiel Germany
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uni-kiel.de/enRankings
How Kiel University (CAU) places in the major global and German rankings.
QS
#618
2026
Sources
38 programmes match your filters
38 programmes
- MSc
Agricultural sciences (Single-subject Master's degree program)
No tuition feesTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake38 days left - Master of Science
AgriGenomics
No tuition feesTaught in English4 semestersWinter intakeApplications closed - Master of Science
Applied Ecology
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in English4 semestersWinter intake115 days left - MSc
Applied Geosciences - Georesources, Geoenergies, Geotechnologies (Single-subject Master's degree program)
No tuition feesTaught in GermanWinter and summer intake38 days left - M.Sc.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Single-subject Master's degree program)
No tuition feesBilingual (English and German)4 semestersWinter intake55 days left - Master of Science
Biological Oceanography (Single-subject Master’s program)
No tuition feesTaught in English4 semestersWinter intakeApplications closed - MSc
Business administration (Single-subject Master's degree program)
No tuition feesBilingual (English and German)Winter and summer intake38 days left - Master of Science: Climate Physics
Climate Physics: Meteorology and Physical Oceanography
No tuition feesTaught in English4 semestersWinter intakeApplications closed - Master of Science in Dairy Science
Dairy Science
No tuition feesTaught in English4 semestersWinter intake281 days left - MSc
Drug Research and Technology
No tuition feesBilingual (English and German)Summer intake222 days left - MSc
Economics (Single-subject Master's degree program)
No tuition feesTaught in EnglishWinter intake38 days left - Master of Science
Electric Vehicle Propulsion and Control (E-PiCo)
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in English4 semestersWinter intakeApplications closed - MSc
Electrical and Information Engineering
No tuition feesTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake38 days left - MSc
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (Single-subject master's program)
No tuition feesTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake24 days left - M.A.
English (Two-subject Master's Degree Program, Business Education Profile)
No tuition feesTaught in English4 semestersWinter intake38 days left - MA
English and American Literatures, Cultures, and Media (Single-subject Master's degree program)
No tuition feesTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake24 days left - MA
English Studies/North American Studies (Two-Subject Master's Program)
No tuition feesTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake38 days left - MSc
Environmental and Resource Economics
No tuition feesTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake38 days left - Master of Science in Environmental Management, Possibility of a double degree with Irkutsk State University, Russia, Possibility of a double degree with Adam Mieckiewicz University in Poznan
Environmental Management
No tuition feesTaught in English4 semestersWinter intakeApplications closed
Costs and fees
Tuition
No tuition fees for most programmes
Public universities in Schleswig-Holstein do not charge tuition fees for consecutive Bachelor's and Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike. You also pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of roughly 100 to 400 EUR, set by each university, which often includes a public transport pass. Continuing-education and executive Master's programmes, which usually require work experience, can charge fees even at public universities, and private universities set their own fees, so check Kiel University (CAU)'s fee page for its exact fees.
Fee details on university websiteEstimated monthly living costs (general estimate)
Rent (shared flat)
500 EUR
Food and groceries
350 EUR
Public transport
70 EUR
Utilities and internet
150 EUR
Health insurance
110 EUR
Other essentials
160 EUR
Approximately 1,340 EUR per month
General estimate based on Berlin. Costs vary by city and lifestyle.
International students also need to show proof of funds (a blocked account) for the student visa. Use our blocked account calculator and cost of living calculator for a personalised estimate.
Admissions
Application process
Admission requirements vary by programme and degree level. Each programme at Kiel University (CAU) sets its own prerequisites, including academic qualifications, language proficiency, and application deadlines. See the Programmes section for the exact requirements of each course.
Good to know: Detailed entry rules (APS obligations, uni-assist vs. direct application, per-nationality requirements) differ by programme. Always confirm with the university directly.
Admission details on university websiteHelpful tools
- APS eligibility quiz - find out if you need an APS certificate
- German grade calculator - convert your GPA to the German system
- Study in Germany guide - step-by-step admission guide
Student life at Kiel University (CAU)
For clubs, accommodation, and campus life, the university website is the best source. Programme pages cover academics and intake.
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Address
Kiel University (CAU) Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4 24118 Kiel Germany
24118