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
- 1665
Overview
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) is a public research university in Kiel, Germany, founded in 1665. It is the only comprehensive research university in Schleswig-Holstein, offering 190 study programs across 8 faculties including theology, law, medicine, philosophy, agriculture and food sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, economics and social sciences, and engineering. The CAU hosts two DFG Excellence Clusters ('Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation' and 'ROOTS') and four priority research areas: Kiel Marine Science, Kiel Life Science, Societal/Environmental/Cultural Change (SECC), and KiNSIS. It is part of the European University of the Seas alliance (SEA-EU).
Fields of study
- Agriculture and Food Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Natural Sciences
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Philosophy
- Theology
- Teacher Education
- Materials Science
- Marine Sciences
- Life Sciences
Accreditation: Ministerium für Allgemeine und Berufliche Bildung, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur (MBWFK) Schleswig-Holstein
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.