Applied sciencesPublictuition-free for international students
Kiel University of Applied Sciences
Fachhochschule Kiel
Kiel University of Applied Sciences was founded on 1 August 1969 as a result of the merger of several state-run schools of engineering and technical colleges. Altogether the university can look back on a history of more than 100 years. Its campus is located directly on the waterfront of the Kiel firth.
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Schleswig-Holstein |
|---|---|
| City | Kiel |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Students | ≈ 7,268 |
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 1 bachelor's, 1 master's, 1 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Schleswig-Holstein), international students€0 Semester contribution€263.50
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €263.50 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | FH Kiel Campus |
| Studienkolleg | Studienkolleg an der FH Kiel (own) |
About the university
With its more than 7,800 students (2018), Kiel University of Applied Sciences is the largest institution of its kind in Schleswig-Holstein. Those interested in studying here can choose from a wide range of options: around 40 Bachelor‘s and Master‘s degrees, supplementary degrees, extra-occupational and continuing education courses are offered by the faculties of Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media, and Social Work & Health.
The University has a high reputation in Schleswig-Holstein and cooperates with domestic industry, regional associations and employers. Graduates are able to find a well-paid workplace quickly, first and foremost at regional companies. This has been confirmed by a long-term study, conducted by the Kiel University of Applied Sciences and the regional Institute for Employment Research.
The Faculty of Agriculture can be found not far from Kiel in rural Osterrönfeld, near Rendsburg. The University’s main campus is located in Kiel.
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Faculty of Business Management
1 programme
Faculty of Media
1 programme
Fachbereich Informatik und Elektrotechnik
Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit und Gesundheit
Fachbereich Maschinenwesen
Fachbereich Agrarwirtschaft
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. This university has its own college; the others listed here are its partner colleges.
Programmes
All 2 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Schleswig-Holstein), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €263.50 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Kiel: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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Questions about Kiel University of Applied Sciences
How much does it cost to study at Kiel University of Applied Sciences?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €263.50. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 1 programme is taught in English.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.07 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 15.07. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.
Do I need a Studienkolleg?
It depends on your certificate, not on the university. If you need one, Kiel University of Applied Sciences has its own Studienkolleg: Studienkolleg an der FH Kiel.
Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.