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Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
(CAU)
About
Kiel University, is a public research university in the city of Kiel, Germany. It was founded in 1665 as the Academia Holsatorum Chiloniensis by Christian Albert, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp and has approximately 27,000 students today. It is the largest, oldest, and most prestigious university in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 70 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,860
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 9%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | 20 | 80.7 | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =295 | 64.1 | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =345 | 65.6 | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
30 subjectsUS News
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 116 | 50.6 | 2027 |
| Oncology | 136 | 51.9 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | 143 | 52.4 | 2027 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =170 | 41.1 | 2027 |
| Microbiology | 174 | 24.1 | 2027 |
| Surgery | 186 | 41.3 | 2027 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 187 | 43.6 | 2027 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =192 | 37.2 | 2027 |
| Immunology | 206 | 26.5 | 2027 |
| Cell Biology | =218 | 30.9 | 2027 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 223 | 36.0 | 2027 |
| Ecology | 230 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 287 | 50.9 | 2027 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 350 | 42.9 | 2027 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =356 | 31.5 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =375 | 43.0 | 2027 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 488 | 24.1 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =513 | 34.6 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =531 | 26.4 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | =600 | 38.1 | 2027 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 623 | 30.4 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | =676 | 29.1 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =702 | 31.5 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =862 | 19.1 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =910 | 36.1 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =1,001 | 29.4 | 2027 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel?
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =620, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =386.
When was Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel founded?
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel was founded in 1665.
What are the top subjects at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel?
Top subjects at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel include: Archaeology, Oceanography, Earth & Marine Sciences, Earth & Marine Sciences, Geology.
Where is Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel located?
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel is located in Kiel, Germany.