Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details | Top Universities
university logo

Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel

Location

Kiel, DE, Kiel Germany

Ranking

# 611-620QS World University Rankings

About Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel

When Herzog Christian-Albrecht von Holstein-Gottorf decided to found a university in 1665, the devastating Thirty Years' War was not long over. The university to which the duke gave his name was the a response to his country's need for well-educated young men able to serve the state. 140 students enrolled in the faculties of Theology, Law, Medicine and Philosophy initially established.Just as the body of students attending the CAU has increased to over 20,000, so the range of subjects offered has long been extended to include economics, the natural sciences, agriculture, engineering, and science of education. In the former workplace of Max Planck and Heinrich Hertz, a teaching staff of 600 passes on its knowledge to students from Germany and more than a hundred other countries.Kiel is well aware of its special role as the only university in Schleswig-Holstein offering a spectrum of subjects sufficiently wide to serve the requirements of school-leavers in the region seeking university education within their own federal state. At the same time, its clear academic profile and areas of specialization reflect a determination to accept the challenge of national and international competition among universities.

About Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel

When Herzog Christian-Albrecht von Holstein-Gottorf decided to found a university in 1665, the devastating Thirty Years' War was not long over. The university to which the duke gave his name was the a response to his country's need for well-educated young men able to serve the state. 140 students enrolled in the faculties of Theology, Law, Medicine and Philosophy initially established.Just as the body of students attending the CAU has increased to over 20,000, so the range of subjects offered has long been extended to include economics, the natural sciences, agriculture, engineering, and science of education. In the former workplace of Max Planck and Heinrich Hertz, a teaching staff of 600 passes on its knowledge to students from Germany and more than a hundred other countries.Kiel is well aware of its special role as the only university in Schleswig-Holstein offering a spectrum of subjects sufficiently wide to serve the requirements of school-leavers in the region seeking university education within their own federal state. At the same time, its clear academic profile and areas of specialization reflect a determination to accept the challenge of national and international competition among universities.

University information

26,161
%
%
2,160
%
%
2,889
%
%

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
opportunities

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

how_to

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

list

A list of available scholarships around the world

checklist

A scholarship application checklist

banner
download_icon Download Scholarship Guide

Rankings & ratings

Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel is one of the top public universities in Kiel, Germany. It is ranked #611-620 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #265
  • 2014
    #=293
  • 2015
    #396
  • 2016
    #401-410
  • 2017
    #421-430
  • 2018
    #431-440
  • 2019
    #=453
  • 2020
    #478
  • 2021
    #501-510
  • 2022
    #=494
  • 2023
    #521-530
  • 2024
    #=530
  • 2025
    #611-620

Campus locations

open the map

Similar Universities

location Wiesbaden, Germany
Ranking

# 64

World University Rankings - Masters In Management
PGicon

9

Available
programs
View Details
location Frankfurt, Germany
Ranking

# 45

World University Rankings - Masters In Management
PGicon

19

Available
programs
View Details
location Berlin, Germany
Ranking

# -

PGicon

123

Available
programs
View Details
location Berlin, Germany
Ranking

# -

PGicon

43

Available
programs
View Details
location Berlin, Germany
Ranking

# =75

World University Rankings - Masters In Management
PGicon

8

Available
programs
View Details
location Heidelberg, Germany
Ranking

# =84

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

196

Available
programs
View Details
location Berlin, Germany
Ranking

# -

PGicon

16

Available
programs
View Details
location Barcelona, Spain
Ranking

# =50

Full-time MBA Rankings - Europe
PGicon

36

Available
programs
View Details
location Cambridge, United States
Ranking

# 101+

World University Rankings - Masters In Marketing
PGicon

10

Available
programs
View Details
location Paris, France
Ranking

# -

PGicon

15

Available
programs
View Details
Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel basic Public Very High 9 no 2160 L 318