Kiel University

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Kiel University (CAU) was founded back in 1665. It is Schleswig-Holstein's oldest, largest and best-known university, with 27,000 students and around 3,700 members of staff. It is also the only fully-fledged university in the state. Seven Nobel prize winners have worked here. The CAU has been successfully taking part in the Excellence Initiative since 2006.

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Recent news

25.03.2023
Almuth Caliebe

Genetic diagnostics

Almuth Caliebe is Professor of Clinical Genomics at Kiel University, as well as senior consultant and deputy director of the Department of Human Genetics at the UKSH, Campus Kiel since November 2022.

 
20.03.2023
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International project launched to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean region

Researchers will develop management options for better balance of sea urchins and fish in marine forests

 
15.03.2023
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Ralph Schneider is the new Vice-President of Kiel University

Senate elected the marine geologist and climate researcher as Vice-President for international affairs, young researchers, equality and diversity

 

News portal

What's new at the university? The news portal offers all CAU media at a glance. It combines the latest news and publications from the faculties, institutes and social media, and offers services for journalists and other interested parties.

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Facilities

From the faculties, to the Central Administration, to the interdisciplinary centres: all of Kiel University’s facilities on one page.

 

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Working at the CAU

Being employed at Kiel University means working in a friendly, innovative and international environment.  Whether you are involved in research, academic teaching or one of the numerous administrative units - Schleswig-Holstein’s state university has a wide range of jobs on offer.

 

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International matters

The CAU’s International Center (IC) maintains the university’s international relationships and is the place to go for any issues related to university partnerships and international contacts. The center looks after foreign researchers and provides advice. It can also answer questions or help anyone who is interested in spending time studying or going on a work experience placement abroad.

 

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Alumni

CAU alumni are not just graduates, but also former employees and guests. The CAU Alumni Relations Management is the central service point for everything to do with alumni and is based on the premise "Stay in touch. Grow together." It connects people who can support each other’s professional and personal development.

 

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Fundraising

The CAU promotes outstanding achievements and supports students and other university members with their projects. Every donation and every foundation keeps the university on its route towards international success.

Family & diversity

The CAU has been honoured as a family-friendly university since 2002, and has created working and studying conditions over the past few years that are compatible with having a family.

We also make extra effort to ensure equality among each other and at work, in research, teaching and administration - regardless of your origin, ethnic group, gender, age, sexual orientation or identity, disability and/or chronic illness, religion or world view.

 

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Mobility & the environment

Environmental and climate protection are just as important to the CAU as modern, pioneering redevelopment, which is why Kiel University focuses on sustainable campus development and environmentally-friendly mobility concepts.

 

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Building sites & campus development

Several changes are currently taking place onKiel University’s campus. Restoration and construction projects are being planned or already underway, because our goal is to have excellent buildings and infrastructure for Kiel University's cutting-edge research and modern teaching.

 

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Unishop

Ecological, modern, diverse: the revamped uni shop at Kiel University now offers products with a new design.

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A man and a woman in university T-shirts in the auditorium of Kiel University

Christiana Albertina

The Christiana Albertina combines current essays, articles about events, awards and presentations from all eight faculties at the CAU and is available for research in the University Library.

The City of Kiel and the region

Look out across the sea while you work, study or conduct your research. That is what makes Kiel what it is - and science is what drives it. Research, teaching and the transfer of knowledge and ideas bring this growing city to life and make it a very attractive place.

 

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SEA-EU: European University of the Seas
Partner university of top-class sport
System Accredited Accreditation Council
EMAS Audited Environmental Management DE-140-00069
HR Excellence in Research
Certificate since 2002: audit family-friendly university
HRK Audit Internationalisation of Higher Education 2012/13 logo
Creating diversity: Diversity Audit of the Stifterverband - Certificate 2023
University Network Education by Responsibility
electronics watch: Responsible public procurement. Labour rights in the electrical industry
German Universities open to the World against Racism and Chauvinism
Charter of Diversity: For diversity in the world of work (signed)
Logo: Genuine Diversity: Action Plan for the Acceptance of Diverse Sexual Identities Schleswig-Holstein