University of Kiel

Kiel, Germany · Public

Historic Baltic Sea university with world-leading marine science research.

Admissions Data — University of Kiel

Acceptance Rate	~55% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	27,000 students
International Students	12%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€213)
Location	Kiel, Germany
Founded	1665
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#438
THE World Rank	#355
US News Rank	#405
Research Output	Good

Notable Strengths

Marine Sciences
Economics
Law
Medicine
Agriculture

Scholarships: DAAD. Christiana Albertina Scholarship Fund.

Applying to University of Kiel as an International Student

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International student tuition at University of Kiel is €0 (semester fee ~€213) per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer