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Foto: Jürgen Haacks / Uni Kiel

KIEL UNIVERSITY
ERASMUS-Code D KIEL 01
ECHE 28321
OID E10208614 (PIC 999839529)
Websites www.uni-kiel.de
www.international.uni-kiel.de
Facebook www.facebook.com/ic.uni.kiel/
Instagram www.instagram.com/ic.uni.kiel/
Postal Address Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (full legal name)
International Center, Westring 400, 24118 Kiel, Germany

INTERNATIONAL CENTER
ERASMUS-Institutional Coordinators Antje VOLLAND, M.A. / Dr. Elisabeth GRUNWALD
(Mobility and Agreements) Tel.: +49 431 880-3717 (3022)
go-out@uv.uni-kiel.de (same contact)
ERASMUS-Incomings Nadine MÜLLER
Tel.: +49 431 880-5517
erasmus-incomings@uv.uni-kiel.de

APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

Academic Calendar / Lecture and
Examination Period
Application Deadline for
ERASMUS-Students (Incomings)
How to apply
Language Requirements
Course Schedule
Special Courses for Incomings
International Study Programs
Winter Semester 2021/22: October 1st 2021 – Feb 28th 2022
Summer Semester 2022: April 1st 2022 – July 31st 2022
Winter Semester: 15th June
Summer Semester: 15th January
www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/application-
admission/application-admission/erasmus-incoming
At least B1 German OR English.
Medicine: B2 German
German Philology: at least B2
http://univis.uni-kiel.de/form
http://univis.uni-kiel.de/go/lec?chapter=/.*erasmus.*
www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/study-in-kiel?set_language=en
www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/study-in-kiel?set_language=en

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FURTHER INFORMATION FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS
Enrolment for ERASMUS Students
(Einschreibung)
Orientation days for exchange students
(Orientierungstage)
Tutors
Arrival Information
Visa and Insurance
Support for Disabled Students
ESN Kiel – Erasmus Student Network Kiel
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Language Center
(German Courses in the Semester)
German Prep Courses for basic,
intermediate and advanced level in
September
Summer School German Language and
Culture
Social Services for International Students
(offered by Studentenwerk SH: help for
Integration, how to meet people in Kiel,
financing, working in Germany …)
Study Buddy Programme
(offered by Studentenwerk SH)
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Winter Semester: August 15th – September 15th
Summer Semester: February 15th – March 15th
Winter Semester: in the middle of October
Summer Semester: last week in March
www.international.uni-kiel.de/de/betreuung-und-
service/beratung/tutoren
www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/advising-activities-
services/service-information/arrival-to-kiel
www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/advising-activities-
services/service-information/visa
www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/advising-activities-
services/service-information/health-insurance
Dagny STREICHER - Tel.: +49 431 880 5885
barrierefrei-studieren@uv.uni-kiel.de
fb.me/esnkiel
instagr.am/esnkiel
www.lektorat-daf.uni-kiel.de/en?set_language=en
www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/summer-courses-in-
kiel/preparation-course
We offer 30 scholarships for ERASMUS students.
www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/summer-courses-in-
kiel/international-summer-course
Ulrich JUNG
jung@studentenwerk.sh
Tel.: +49 431 8816 154
www.studentenwerk.sh
www.studentenwerk.sh/en/international/study-buddy-
programme/study-buddy-programme.html
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Fotos: Studentenwerk SH

ACCOMODATION
The International Center reserves a limited Students with disabilities may please consult our International
amount of dorms for International Students – Office. There are a limited number of barrier-free rooms in
application form can be found on our website dormitories available at Kiel University.
(see the link) www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/advising-activities-
services/service-information/accomodation-in-kiel

More places are available through direct www.studentenwerk.sh/en/accommodation/application-for-

application with the Studentenwerk SH admission/index.html

Our dormitory rooms cost between 190 and 230 Euro per month.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Video from the International Center of Kiel www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/advising-activities-services
University
Video Kiel City www.youtube.com/user/LandeshauptstadtKiel
Imagefilm Kiel.Sailing City www.kiel-sailing-city.de/index.php?id=1380
Information about Kiel www.wissenschafftzukunft-kiel.de/en.html
www.kiel-sailing-city.de/
www.kieler-woche.de/english/index.php
Monthly Costs of Living in Euro Health Insurance: 90 €
Rent including additional costs 250 €
Food, Clothes, etc. 300 €
Study Costs (Books, etc.): 90 €
TOTAL: 730 €

Cost of Living Comparisons www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living

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Foto: Uni Kiel

ACTIVITIES, SERVICES AND LEISURE TIME

Orientation Programme Offered by the International Center at the beginning of each
semester with trips to the cities of Hamburg, Schleswig,
Flensburg, Bremen, Bremerhaven and the islands Sylt and
Hallig Hooge.
Sailing Programme During the sailing season from May until September the
International Center provides the opportunity to enjoy the Bay of
Kiel and the Baltic Sea on its Yacht. No sailing skills are
necessary, as the Yacht is manned by an experienced crew.
www.kiel-sailing-city.de/en.html

Study Buddy Programme Study Buddy is a mentoring programme for international and
German students, with the intention to encourage the contact
and exchange with each other. The Study Buddies meet in their
free time and do what is fun for them.
www.studentenwerk.sh/en/social-advice-
center/international/study-buddy-programme/study-buddy-
programme.html
Kiel in Summer:

Kiel Week Kieler Woche is the largest summer festival in Northern Europe
(June) with more than 3 Million visitors.
www.kieler-woche.de/en/

Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival The Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival is one of the largest
classical music festivals in the world.
(July and August)
www.shmf.de/en/home

Wacken The biggest Heavy Metal Festival in the world.

(August) www.wacken.com/en/
Dragon Boat Fun Cup www.kielerdrachenboottage.de/
(September)

Open Air Culture Open air musical and opera, White Night, Literature Festival in
the old Botanical garden, music festival on a little beach tour
with historic ferries …
Music, Music, Music … Bootshafensommer
Brückenfestival
Fördefestival
Duckstein-Festival
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Fotos: Jürgen Haacks / Uni Kiel