General Welcome Ceremony on Monday, 16 October 2023
Dear Freshers,
we cordially invite you to the Central Welcome Ceremony of Kiel University. Representatives of the university, city and state will welcome you to your new alma mater. This year's event will take place on Monday, 16 October in the Audimax. The welcome ceremony is a hybrid event and is going to take place in presence as well as digitally.
In the morning you will meet:
- the Faculty of Medicine
- the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- the Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences
- the Faculty of Engineering
In the afternoon you will meet:
- the Faculty of Theology
- the Faculty of Law
- the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
- the Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Both progammes are going to be translated simultaneously into English on site. Headphones will be provided.
The information fair is a great opportunity to get in touch with the many university facilities, student groups and important partners working with Kiel University. It is located in a big tent in front of the Audimax and inside the building in the foyer.
We wish you a good start to the winter semester 2023/24!
Morning programme
Please arrive in time for the morning programme at:
Audimax, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, Frederik-Paulsen-Lecture hall.
Headphones for simultaneous translation into English are available on the first floor.
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 9:30 | Admission and concert |
Kiel University Big Band | |
| 10:00 - 11:15 | Warm welcome by: |
Prof. Dr. Simone Fulda Dr. Ulf Kämpfer Laura Falk & Stella Thomsen Daniela Evers | |
| Information for our new students at the following faculties: | |
| |
| Closing: | |
Slam Poet Selina Seemann | |
| 12:00 | Ecumenical Service University Chruch, Westring 385 |
Afternoon programme
Please arrive in time for the afternoon programme at:
Audimax, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, Frederik-Paulsen-Lecture hall.
Headphones for simultaneous translation into English are available on the first floor.
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | Ecumenical Service University Chruch, Westring 385 |
| 13:30 | Admission and concert |
Kiel University Big Band | |
| 14:00 - 15:15 | Warm welcome by: |
Prof. Dr. Simone Fulda Bettina Aust Laura Falk & Stella Thomsen Daniela Evers | |
| Information for our new students at the following faculties: | |
| |
| Closing: | |
Slam Poet Selina Seemann |
Key facts:
- Where? Audimax and Christian-Albrechts-Platz, 24118 Kiel, Germany.
- When? Monday, 16 October 2023, from 9:00 to 16:00
- For whom? For all new students at Kiel University
Campus Map
Information fair
Welcome money of the State Capital Kiel
Also new Students from abroad receive under certain conditions a welcome money in the amount of 100 euros.
Students arriving from abroad must register in person at the Town Hall. Appointments can be booked for 04.10, 11.10, 18.10 and 25.10.2023.
Appointments can be made online on the website of the city of Kiel. Students select the service "Studiale" in the second registration step.
Please note:
The City of Kiel requires a student ID card and confirmation of accommodation in order to register at the City Hall. If you also want to apply for the welcome money, we need proof of the start of your studies and, if applicable, a current certificate of enrolment.
Further information
- More information on re-registration in Kiel (in German)
- More information about the welcome money (in German)
