Degree seeking Students
Except for the Master's degree of Industrial Engineering, you do not have to pay tuition fees at Kiel UAS. However you will have to pay a semester fee per semester. The semester fee finances
- except for Industrial Engineering, your semester ticket for public transport in the whole of Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg (bus, train and ferry),
- the Student Services Authority (Studentenwerk) and
- the students Union.
The faculties provide information on the beginning of the first semester for newly enrolled students on their respective websites:
Faculty of Business Management
Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Media and Civil Engineering
Faculty of Social Work and Health
Students from outside the EU/EEA need to apply for a residence permit BEFORE coming to Germany. Please contact the German embassy in your home country for more information. DO NOT ENTER WITH A TOURIST VISA. You will need a visa for study purposes.
Students from EU/EEA do NOT need to apply for a residence permit. However, if you study in an EU country, but have a passport from outside the EU, you need to apply for a permit to live and study in Germany. The application is supervised by the International Office and we will provide you with additional information.
Please note that you will need to have a proof of adequate financial support for the living cost in Germany, since you will be considered as a self-financed student.
- Since September 2024, the amount that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a German student visa is €11,904 (€992/month).
Please visit the website of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany for more information.
What is the AStA?
AStA – this term is encountered by almost all students during their studies. The General Student Committee is hidden behind this abbreviation.
The AStA is an important body for representing the interests of students and takes care of matters that go beyond the individual departments. It is the executive body among the student bodies.
According to Section 72 of the Law on Universities and the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (HSG), an AStA is required at every university in the state. He represents the student body externally and carries out their business.
The AStA has departments for a wide range of tasks and a board that coordinates and monitors everything.
Tasks of AStA:
- The refund of the fee for the semester ticket
- Social and queer concerns of students
- Communication and coordination between the departments
- University sports
- Activities and events for students
- Advice on law and BAföG
You can enjoy your lunch break with other students at the Schwentinenmensa during lecture times.
You can also stop by the American Diner for a short break between lectures and treat yourself to a snack.
You can discover more canteens in Kiel on the Studentenwerk website and take a look at the menu of the week for each canteen online in advance.
Are you looking for specific literature or course material for your studies? Please contact our colleagues in the library.