Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Kiel, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #351
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 27,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1665
Overview
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU), founded in 1665, is the only full university in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Located in Kiel on the Baltic coast, CAU offers 190 study programs across 8 faculties spanning theology, law, medicine, philosophy, agricultural and nutritional sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, economics and social sciences, and engineering. The university hosts two Excellence Clusters (PMI and ROOTS) and four research priority areas in marine science, life science, nano science, and societal/environmental/cultural change. CAU is a member of the SEA-EU European University of the Seas alliance and welcomes students and researchers from over 120 countries.
Fields of study
- Theology
- Law
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Humanities
- Agricultural Sciences
- Nutritional Sciences
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Materials Science
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Teacher Training
- Psychology
- Marine Sciences
- Nanosciences
Accreditation: Ministerium für Allgemeine und Berufliche Bildung, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur (MBWFK) Schleswig-Holstein
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- 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.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Vehicle Propulsion and Control (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.