Studying in Kiel
In Kiel our catalogue has 3 universities with 12 programmes (6 in English), including CAU, FH Kiel. There is 1 Studienkolleg in the city. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.
What to look for in Kiel
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Kiel.
Transport and everyday life
Part-time work
Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.
Health insurance
Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.
Universities in Kiel
All 3 universities →
Kiel University
University · 8 programmes
Kiel University of Applied Sciences
Applied sciences · 2 programmes
Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design
Art and music · 2 programmes
Language courses
There are no language schools in Kiel in our catalogue. The nearest ones:
Studienkolleg in Kiel
Kiel and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with a place in a dormitory.
Kiel · you are here
universities CAU, FH Kiel
Munich
Living costsfrom €943 / mo.
universities TUM, LMU, HM
Berlin
universities TUB, FU Berlin, HU Berlin
Hamburg
universities UHH, UE, SRH
Other cities of Schleswig-Holstein
All 8 cities of Schleswig-Holstein →Questions about studying in Kiel
How many universities are there in Kiel?
Our catalogue lists 3 universities in Kiel.
Can I study in English in Kiel?
Yes, 6 programmes are taught in English.
Do international students pay tuition in Kiel?
No tuition fee at public universities — only the Semesterbeitrag.
Is there a Studienkolleg in Kiel?
Studienkolleg an der FH Kiel.
Kiel or a cheaper city?
We'll pick a city for your programme and budget: first where you qualify with your certificate and language, then where life is cheaper.