Question 1

Is it hard to get into the University of Kiel?

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The University looks for students who maintain good scores in past academics.It has an acceptance rate of 45%, which means it accepts, on average, only about 45 applications for every 100 it receives.

Question 2

Does the University of Kiel teach in English?

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Yes, you can study in English, but only if you're a master's or doctoral student. As a UG student, you can only study in German. For that, German Proficiency scores would be needed.

Question 3

Is Kiel a good university?

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Yes, the University of Kiel or the Christian-Albrechts University Kiel (CAU) is among the best universities in Germany as evidenced by the fact that it ranks #28 among all colleges & universities in the country as part of the latest Shiksha National University Rankings.It also secures a rank #280 globally, & its courses are accredited by the German Accreditation Council.

Question 4

Is University of Kiel better than University of Passau?

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Both University of Kiel and University of Passau are top public in Germany. However, University of Kiel is generally considered the better of the two for global ranking and research. Given below is how these institutions compare:FactorUniversity of KielUniversity of PassauRank in Germany (QS 2027)#36#57Global Ranking (QS)#620#1201-1400Good forComputer Science, Finance, ITMathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Business AdministrationStudy EnvironmentCompetitiveMore RelaxedAcceptance Rate for Indian Students45%60% - 70%

Question 5

Which famous plane crash survivor attended the University of Kiel?

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Juliane Koepcke, a Mammologist of German-Peruvian descent is a notable alumni of the University of Kiel.Juliane is famous for being the sole survivor of the LANSA plane crash of 1971, after lightning struck the plane at mid-night, & the plane disintegrated with Koepcke surviving the free fall into the Amazon Rainforest.The event was depicted in the movies: Miracles Still Happen (1974) & Wings of Hope (1998).

Question 6

Which actor attended the University of Kiel?

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German actor: Axel Prahl, is a notable alumni of the University of Kiel. Axel pursued a degree in acting at the institute between 1982 & 1985, before going to make his acting debut in the TV series for ZDF in 1994.Prahl, won several accolades for his acting including two Adolf Grimme Awards, & is also known for acting in 23 episodes of the crime series: Tatort.

Question 7

What companies hire from the University of Kiel?

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The university leverages its connections across industries to offer its students job opportunities at some of the best companies in the country and Europe.Listed below are some popular companies known to hire university graduates:GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean ResearchUniversity Hospital Schleswig-HolsteinUniversity of Kiel

Question 8

What are the top industries employing University of Kiel graduates?

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The University of Kiel graduates are known for their vast skillsets & as a result are employed across a number of popular industries including: Education, Research, Operations, Health Services & Business Development among others.The table below gives a detailed breakdown of the top industries, CAU graduates found employment at: IndustryPercentage of Graduates EmployedBusiness Development11.49%Education9.42%Research8.21%Health Services5.2%Operation4.82%

Question 9

Is there any application fee for the University of Kiel?

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Indian students who want to apply to Kiel University, an application fee has to be paid. The application fee for Kiel University is EUR 75 (Around INR 8.4k). Students can apply through the Uni assist portal. The documents required to apply to the Uni of Kiel are-CVCopy of passport or id cardSchool leaving certificate or degree certificatesAPS certificateLanguage proficiency score

Question 10

What are the documents required for admission to the University of Kiel?

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The requirements vary course-to-course, however majority of the documents required for admissions are very much similar for all.Listed below are the primary documents students must submit for University of Kiel admission:· CV · Copy of Passport, School Leaving Certificate (if available)· APS Certificate · Language test scores· Past educational transcripts, translated in English or German · A higher education entrance qualification· A completed application form

Question 11

Are Indians eligible for the DAAD scholarship?

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The DAAD scholarship is a financial aid offered by the German Academic Exchange Service, primarily to PG, Doctorate & PhD students, keen on studying & pursuing research in Germany, Yes, Indian students are eligible to apply for the DAAD scholarship. However, Indian students have a very limited number of slots available to them, therefore interested applicants are advised to apply early.For more info, check out: DAAD Scholarship

Question 12

Is Kiel expensive for Indian students?

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Kiel is more affordable for Indian students than other famous destinations in Germany such as- Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich. Mentioned below are estimated cost of living in Kiel for Indian students-Fee ComponentFee (Monthly)Rent (1 person apartment)INR 60 KFoodINR 8-10 KPublic TransportationINR 6.4 KUtilities (Electricity, Mobile Plan, Internet)INR 35 KClothingINR 27 KSource: Numbeo

Question 13

How much is the tuition fee at Kiel University for Indian students?

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University of Kiel is public university in Germany. Being public university, University of Kiel do not charge any tuition fee from Indian students. Fee of EUR 403 (INR 43.7 K) per semester is charged as a semester fee at Kiel University for 2026-27.

Question 14

What is the cost of an MS in Business Administration at University of Kiel?

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You don't need to pay a tuition fee to study Business at Kiel Uni. The university only asks for a nominal per semester fee worth EUR 302 (INR 29.5 K) for enrollment.

Question 15

What majors does University of Kiel offer?

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The University of Kiel offers over 200 courses across the UG, PG, Doctoral & PhD level that can be pursued in both English & German.Among them its law based courses are very prominent among its student population, per data curated from an unofficial source.Listed below are some popular courses offered by the institute:· MS in International Politics & International Law (in German)· MSc in Environmental & Resource Economics · MSc in Climate Physics · MSc in Computer Science · MS in Quantitative Finance

Question 16

Does Kiel University teach in English?

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Yes, Kiel University has a no. of courses that are offered in English. The subject areas for Master's courses are Law, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Quantitative Finance, etc. At the UG level, Kiel University courses are taught in English

Question 17

What is the ranking of Kiel University?

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As per Times Higher Education ranking, Kiel University ranking is #351-400 in 2026. In the QS rankings, this university ranks at #618 in 2026. The subject rankings for this university as per Times Higher rankings are-Medical and Health: #176-200Arts and Humanities: #201-250Life Sciences: #201-250

Question 18

Where does the University of Kiel rank for Medicine and Health courses as per Times Higher Education rankings?

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As per the Times Higher Education 2026 rankings, Kiel Uni ranks at #176-200 for Medical and Health course. This course has been ranked at the same position since 2024. In the previous year, this university was ranked at #201-250 in the previous years (2021-2023).

Alumni Name	Alumni Profession	Alumni
Juliane Koepcke	German-Peruvian Mammologist Known for being the sole survivor of the LANSA Flight 508 crash in 1971 Graduated with a biology degree in 1980 from the University of Kiel
Klaus Fuchs	German Theoretical Physicist Also known for being an atomic spy for the Soviet Union during World War II Pursued a degree in Mathematics & Physics at CAU
Hjalmar Schacht	German Banker & Economist Served as the Currency Commissioner under the Weimar Republic Earned a doctorate from the institute in 1899
Axel Prahl	German actor, voice actor & musician Known for starring in German movies such as Only with You Together & Extra Class Pursued a course in acting at CAU between 1982 & 1985

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