University of Kiel

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU), the official name of the University of Kiel, is a public university in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Founded by Duke Christian Albrecht of Holstein-Gottorp in 1665, this university is among the oldest in Germany.

Research and Education:

• The University of Kiel is renowned for emphasising research and providing excellent instruction.
• In addition to the scientific sciences, engineering, medicine, law, economics, humanities, and social sciences, it offers a broad range of programmes in these and other fields.

Faculties:

• Theological Faculty
• Faculty of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences Faculty of Law
• Medical Faculty
• Arts and Humanities Faculty
• Mathematical and Natural Science Faculty
• Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences Faculty
• Engineering Faculty

Campus and Facilities:

• With numerous buildings and research institutes dispersed over Kiel, the campus is fully integrated with the city.
• Faculty and students are assisted in their academic endeavours by state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and research centres.

International Collaboration:

• The University of Kiel is involved in several international alliances and joint ventures with academic institutions and research centres across the globe.
• The organisation welcomes overseas students to study at Kiel and provides a range of exchange programmes.

Memberships

• The German U15, an alliance of significant research-intensive German universities, includes the University of Kiel as a member.
• It is a member of various respected academic networks as well as the European University Association (EUA).

Research Institutes:

• The university is home to a number of internationally recognised research centres and institutions, including the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN), and the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel.
• These institutes draw academics from all over the world and support cutting-edge research.

Cultural and Social Events:

• Throughout the year, the University of Kiel organises a variety of social and cultural events, such as concerts, lectures, exhibitions, and sporting competitions.
• One of the biggest sailing festivals worldwide, Kiel Week, takes place every year and provides a unique platform for university community involvement.