Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel Scholarships for International Students 2026

There’s no Kiel University scholarship that is clearly designed specifically for a fully online degree.

Undergraduate: Kiel states that all bachelor’s programs are taught exclusively in German, so scholarship applicants for undergraduate study should plan for German-language study. Graduate: Kiel says master’s programs are available in German and English, and it lists many English-language master’s options in areas such as AgriGenomics, Economics, Electrical and Information Engineering, Environmental Management, Medical Life Sciences, Molecular Biology and Evolution, and English and American Literatures, Cultures, and Media. A scholarship recipient, Ebrima Sowe said his LL.M. in International Law “was conducted entirely in English,” and he added that students in English-taught programs can do well academically without knowing German, although basic German helps in daily life.

There’s no general university-wide age limit for the main scholarship pages.

Generally, Kiel’s scholarship ecosystem is broad rather than tied to only one narrow field. The Deutschlandstipendium page says students in all subjects and at all levels can apply, so this can include humanities, business, engineering, medicine-related fields, and other STEM areas once you are an applicant or enrolled student. Kiel also offers 190 degree programs overall, so the academic base is wide.

For university-wide merit funding such as the Deutschlandstipendium, there’s no nationality restriction; Kiel says anyone who has applied to study there or is already enrolled can apply, and it also says recognized foreign university entrance qualifications count. So in practice, scholarships can be open to international students from many nationalities if they meet the academic and admission rules.

Undergraduate: Yes, for regular bachelor’s admission, language proof is normally necessary because all bachelor’s programs are taught in German. Kiel’s bachelor’s information sheet lists C1-level German proofs such as TestDaF 4444, Goethe C2, DSH-2, TELC C1 Hochschule, and DSD II. Graduate: It depends on the program language. For English-language master’s programs, Kiel says applicants need to meet the English language requirement set by the department, while German-language master’s programs require German proof. One official example is Dairy Science, which accepts English proofs such as IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90. In the recipient story, Ebrima Sowe said his LL.M. was entirely in English and that students in English-taught programs can succeed academically without German.

Undergraduate: Kiel’s general bachelor’s information for international applicants does not publish one single university-wide minimum GPA; the basic requirements are a recognized university entrance qualification and sufficient German, while some restricted-admission programs can be more competitive. Graduate: Many master’s programs do publish program-specific grade thresholds, and a common benchmark is 2.5 on the German scale or better. Official examples include Economics, Environmental Management, and Marine Geosciences.

A strong profile usually combines solid grades, a clear fit with the chosen subject, and evidence that you can handle the academic level of the program. Deutschlandstipendium weighs performance heavily and also values social commitment, special achievements, and personal or family circumstances. For master’s study, several programs also expect a closely related bachelor’s background and sometimes specific ECTS content in the field.

The one Kiel recipient story I found shows what that can look like in practice. Ebrima Sowe came in with an LL.B., a Barrister-at-Law qualification, and a background in public law, human rights, and international legal frameworks. He said he carefully checked “admission requirements and the language of instruction,” made sure his academic documents met the requirements, and later graduated “cum laude.” So a good scholarship background at Kiel is not only a number; it is a strong academic base plus clear preparation and subject fit.

Undergraduate: Kiel’s bachelor’s information sheet for first-time applicants lists a CV, passport or ID copy, school leaving certificate with German or English translation, language proficiency certificate, HAP or FSP if needed or available, university certificates if available, and an APS certificate for applicants from China, Vietnam, and India. For higher-semester entry, you also need proof of previous study time. Graduate: Kiel’s master’s information sheet lists many of the same items, but adds university certificates and the module handbook of the bachelor’s program for uni-assist applications. Some departments also ask for extra program-specific items such as transcripts, motivation letters, or subject-overview tables.

Undergraduate: Yes, for the standard international uni-assist route, Kiel’s official bachelor’s information sheet says the initial application fee is €75 and each additional program at Kiel is €30. Graduate: Kiel’s master’s information sheet gives the same uni-assist fees: €75 for the first application and €30 for each additional program.