Kiel University of Applied Sciences

Kiel University of Applied Sciences as we know it was founded on 1 August 1969 as a result of the merger of several state-run schools of engineering and technical colleges which in themselves can look back on a history of more than 100 years. Its campus is located directly on the waterfront of Kiel's firth.

With its more than 7,400 students (2015), Kiel University of Applied Sciences is the largest institution of its kind in Schleswig-Holstein. Those interested in studying here can choose from a wide range of options: around 30 Bachelor‘s and Master‘s degrees, supplementary degrees and continuing education courses are offered by the faculties of Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media, and Social Work & Health.

The Faculty of Agriculture can be found not far from Kiel in rural Osterrönfeld, near Rendsburg on the Kiel Canal. The University’s main campus is located in Kiel.

A final or target state aimed at by the University of Applied Sciences of Kiel has been formulated on the basis of the University’s vision and guidelines. It is every employee’s duty to implement this. In addition, the vision and guidelines shall be used to communicate the university’s profile and objectives to the outside world. We are the university of excellence for teaching in northern Germany.

For us, excellent teaching is interdisciplinary, application-oriented teaching, based on research and science, and characterised by its internationality and the wide range of methods used. Our graduates have a well-founded and wide range of professional competence in their specialisations as well as key competencies (soft skills). They pursue a solution-oriented approach, work well in teams, respect other perspectives and cultures, and assist in actively shaping their social environment. We incorporate relevant developments in the sciences, society and industry, and implement them in future-oriented degree programmes. Our University sees itself as an innovative pacesetter for the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Our University is a reliable and innovative partner for businesses and non-profit organisations. Our University uses its international orientation to promote its regional strengths. It continues to expand its cooperations with other universities, organisations and companies. Our University thrives on diversity. It creates educational processes that are gender appropriate, intercultural and non-discriminatory. Our University accepts its cultural remit in both its city suburb and the region. Our University is an attractive employer for all of its employees.

The objectives set out in the guidelines of the Kiel University of Applied Sciences have shaped pioneering aspirations. Working on the important interdisciplinary issues gender, diversity, sustainability and family we contribute to implementing those guidelines and realizing the vision that we will be the institution in the north to be awarded the Higher Education Institute Teaching Excellence.

We aim at promoting a culture where democratic, fair, and sustainable experiences for all are ensured at our higher education institute and in society.

Motivated by respect and appreciation, consideration, tolerance, and inclusion of all individuals we aim at promoting equal opportunities, anti-discrimination, shared power, empowerment, and a sustainable development.

We are committed to disclosing and abolishing hierarchies, stereotypes, and privileges we discover in our vicinity. We want to raise awareness, allow self-development, emphasise diversity, and establish networks. At the same time we do not forget that there is more than heteronormativity in this world.