Private Universities in Kiel: Maritime Capital on the Fjord

Dual University and FHM in Schleswig-Holstein's capital - a small private offering alongside the large CAU
  • 1 University
  • 5 Courses
  • 247.000 Population
Kiel has around 247,000 residents and is the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, situated on the Kiel Fjord. Over 34,000 students live here. Private institutions like the Dual University of Schleswig-Holstein complement the offering, though the public CAU clearly dominates.
📍 Region Schleswig-Holstein
👥 Population 247.000
🎓 Students 34.000
🏠 Avg. Rent (shared flat) 380€/month
💰 Cost of Living Index 64
🚇 Public Transport Rating ★★★☆☆
🌙 Nightlife ★★★☆☆
🌳 Green Spaces ★★★★☆

All private Universities in Kiel

Shown are private universities headquartered in Kiel as well as private universities offering courses in Kiel.

UAS · Private

  • Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
  • 570 Students
  • Business Administration, Business Informatics, Social Work, IT Management
  • Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts
  • 4 Degree programs in the directory
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All study programmes in Kiel

Dual studies · Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Dual University of Applied Sciences Schleswig-Holstein · B.Sc. · 6 Semester

Dual University of Applied Sciences Schleswig-Holstein
6 Semester Kiel German
from 489 € monthly 17.604 € total
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Dual studies · Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

FHM University of Applied Sciences · B.Sc. · 42 Months

FHM University of Applied Sciences
42 Months Augsburg, Bad Elster, Bad Säckingen, Balingen, Bautzen, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Dortmund, Duisburg, Erlangen, Essen, Fulda, Hamm, Heidelberg, Höxter, Kaiserslautern, Kiel, Kiel-Centre, Konstanz, Krefeld, Lippstadt, Ludwigsburg, Mönchengladbach, Oberhausen, Paderborn, Plauen, Recklinghausen, Rosenheim, Simmern, Trier, Tübingen, Willich, Worms, Bamberg, Waldshut German
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Dual studies · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Dual University of Applied Sciences Schleswig-Holstein · B.A. · 6 Semester

Dual University of Applied Sciences Schleswig-Holstein
6 Semester Flensburg, Kiel, Lübeck German
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Dual studies · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Dual University of Applied Sciences Schleswig-Holstein · B.A. · 7 Semester

Dual University of Applied Sciences Schleswig-Holstein
7 Semester Kiel, Lübeck, Flensburg German
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On-campus program · Master of Arts (M.A.)

Dual University of Applied Sciences Schleswig-Holstein · M.A. · 4 Semester

Dual University of Applied Sciences Schleswig-Holstein
4 Semester Kiel, Lübeck, Flensburg German
from 489 € monthly 11.736 € total
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Kiel has around 247,000 residents and is the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, located directly on the Kiel Fjord. Over 34,000 students shape the cityscape – primarily through the large Christian-Albrechts-Universität (CAU). The private university offering is limited: Dual University of Schleswig-Holstein (DHSH) offers around 3 dual study programmes. Kiel is first and foremost a public university city – those wanting to study privately have a limited selection.

Which private universities are in Kiel?

Dual University of Schleswig-Holstein

Kiel: maritime state capital with over 34,000 students

DHSH offers around 4 dual study programmes in business and administration. The dual model combines theory phases at the university with practice phases at partner companies. Admission is NC-free – a practice partner is required.

FHM

The University of Applied Sciences for Business runs a small study centre in Kiel with a limited number of degree programmes. The offer complements the DHSH, but is aimed at a small group of students.

What does student life cost in Kiel?

Kiel is relatively affordable for a state capital. The cost of living index is 64 (Numbeo). A shared flat room costs around €380 on average – more moderate than Hamburg or Lübeck.

  • Rent (shared flat): €380
  • Health insurance: €110
  • Groceries & household: €210
  • Transport: €40
  • Leisure: €80
  • Total: approx. €820 per month (excluding tuition)

What makes Kiel special as a study location?

Kiel offers a unique maritime atmosphere. The Kiel Fjord, the beach at Schilksee, and Kieler Woche – the world's largest sailing event – define the city. Sailing, surfing and stand-up paddling are part of student life here. The city has a lively café and pub scene along Holtenauer Straße.

Frequently asked questions about private study in Kiel

DHSH offers a distinct model: dual study alternates theory and practice, and you earn money while studying. This is a different approach from the research-oriented CAU. For a wider range of private programmes, you would need to look to Hamburg.

Yes. The CAU's university sports programme offers affordable sailing courses on the fjord – open to students from other institutions as well. Kiel is the best place in Germany to combine sailing with studying.

Hamburg is reachable by regional train in around 90 minutes. Lübeck is 60 minutes away. Ferries to Scandinavia depart from Kiel – a bonus for international contacts and weekend trips.

Picture above: Ronny Zang, CC BY-SA 3.0

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