Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Kiel, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) is the only full university in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Founded in 1665, it offers 190 degree programmes across 8 faculties and is a leading research university with two DFG Excellence Clusters.
Fields of study
- Theology
- Law
- Medicine
- Philosophy
- Natural Sciences
- Humanities
- Economics and Social Sciences
- Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Teacher Education
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry
Accreditation: Ministerium für Allgemeine und Berufliche Bildung, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein (MBWFK)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.