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Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

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Overview

Founded in 1665, the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (Kiel University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kiel (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Schleswig-Holstein. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Schleswig-Holstein), Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Control Typepublic

Entity

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Kiel University
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym CAU
Founded 1665
Motto Pax optima rerum
Peace is the greatest good
Colours Purple and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4
Kiel
24118 Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel Phone Number (431) 880 00
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel Fax Number (431) 880 2072
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.



Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Admission Office Admission Office

Westring 400
Kiel 24105
(431) 8 80 37 18


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Library University Library

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Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Housing University Housing

Yes


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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