Germany

Kiel

Kiel is the state capital of Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost federal state of Germany. The city has about 250.000 inhabitants including 40.000 students at the various universities.

Kiel lies close to the Baltic Sea. The Kiel Fjord reaches right into the city center and gives the city a maritime flair. The beaches of the city can be reached quickly by bus, bicycle or boat. Every year at the end of June, Kiel welcomes visitors from all over the world to “Kieler Woche”, the largest sailing event in the world. This event is accompanied by a festival with many events. For more information about the city, find a city portrait on this website. 

Living and studying in Kiel

If you want to learn about studying in Kiel (arrival, housing, health care, daily life), please check the website of the International Center of Kiel University.
Further information for international students can be found on the website of the Faculty of Engineering of Kiel University.


Visa application

International students from outside Europe need - with a few exceptions - a visa to enter Germany and study at Kiel University. Information on the visa can be found on the website of the International Center of Kiel University.

Getting to Kiel

You can reach Kiel by train or bus. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport located 100 km south of Kiel. From there you can take a shuttle bus to Kiel. Please find detailed information on the arrival to Kiel on the website of the International Center of Kiel University.
Published on September 5, 2019 Updated on November 8, 2019