Located in the North of Germany, Kiel will provide you with warm summers and relatively cold winters, with temperatures dropping to around -2 degrees in January, sometimes colder. You'll feel right at home having spent time by the sea at Swansea, since Kiel is also a maritime city. It offers excellent transport links, a diverse cultural scene and some beautiful Baltic beaches. The University of Kiel itself is home to around 27,000 students, and seven Nobel Prize Winners have worked there, working in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Medicine and Literature. You will typically start the academic year in October, and end the year in July. The International Center reserves a limited number of rooms for international students, These dorms belong to the 'Studentenwerk' as opposed to the university, and therefore cannot be guaranteed. You can sign up to take part in the Study Buddy Program, where you will be matched up with a German student who will help you settle in at the start of semester.
Who can study here?
The following subject areas have an exchange partnership with this university:
- Geography
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a competitive selection process.
Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs from October to July.
COSTS: The cost of living in Kiel will vary depending on the type of accommodation you select and your lifestyle. More information on cost of living can be found here.
VISA: You may need a visa and/or residence permit for your stay in Germany, please refer to the German Embassy website to find out if you should apply before you travel. Your host university will provide you with the most up to date visa and immigration information.
ACCOMMODATION: On-campus accommodation is limited and only a small number of rooms are reserved for exchange students. You will need to apply early. More information on accommodation can be found here.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You will be required to purchase mandatory health insurance for your time at Kiel. More information can be found here.
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