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Ahoi to Kiel! Now that you have arrived in Kiel, of course you are looking for the city's hot-spots.
Getting started in a maritime City bristling with energy, tourists, international sailors and a quite large university of more than 20 000 students all year round might be almost overwhelming. What to do, where to go - and in what order?
Find here: A list of things to do and places to bin Kiel. Take your time, browse and pick your favourites!
With visitors from Scandinavia, Germany, Europe and basically all over the world, Kiel has a well-established tourism and foreign visitor infrastructure you might want to check out. Sailing, shopping, rowing, guided tours, museums, hiking and cycling - its all there. Find more information online here.
As an international student, you will spend a large amount of your time on campus. Even though Kiel offers a wide range of social activities and sights to visit in the city, there are a lot of activities conveniently available a few metres away. Thus, for a lot of possible things to do, you don't have to spend any time getting there. Convenient, isn't it?
Lifting weights, running track, swimming in the pool or sailing on the University's own sailing boats (yes, we have those!) ? There is more on offer than you can possibly fit into your free time - and all for bargain prices.
You are a musician? That's great - Kiel University has a choir, an orchestra and tons of classical concerts on campus. Join us.
Already have a degree and trying to really dig into research in Kiel? Our own graduate center has tons of qualifications for you on offer.
Germany is too good to leave and you plan to make a living here? We support your decision and Kiel University's Career Center is here to help you out.
Need a place to study, sleep and hang your coats? Kiel University offers top-notch dormitories for international students conveniently located on campus or near the the campus.
They run the canteens, offer social services for domestic and international students and are your first stop for counseling and meeting people. The Studentenwerk makes Kiel University run like clockwork.
Want to organize things and be politically active? Kiel University's Student's Union is decidedly international and welcomes your contribution.
Even though northern Germany is largely protestant, Kiel University offers both Protestant and Catholic student groups.
Check them out online: Catholic Church at Kiel University , Protestant Church at Kiel University