About Kiel University

About Kiel University

Kiel University, officially known as Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU), is a public research university located in Kiel, Germany. Founded in 1665 by Duke Christian Albrecht of Holstein-Gottorp, it is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious university in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. The university offers a wide range of academic disciplines across its eight faculties: Theology, Law, Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Medicine, Arts and Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Nutrition, and Engineering. With approximately 27,000 students, CAU provides a vibrant academic environment. The university is renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovative academic programs, with particular strengths in marine sciences, life sciences, nanosciences, and surface sciences. It is home to several specialized research centers and institutes, such as the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and the Cluster of Excellence 'The Future Ocean'.