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For Master's programmes taught in German, non-EU and non-EEA applicants apply through uni-assist. The fee is 75 euros for the first application and 30 euros for each additional CAU programme. If you are not a German citizen but your Bachelor's is from a German university, you email Kiel directly instead. For international Master's programmes, the departments give the deadlines and details. Kiel's information sheet is dated December 2024.

For Master's programmes taught in German, the application period for non-EU and non-EEA applicants is the beginning of May to 15 July for the winter semester and the beginning of November to 15 January for the summer semester. For international Master's programmes, the department sets the deadlines.

Yes, if no more than 30 ECTS or one semester remains until you complete your Bachelor's. The relevant department checks whether your Bachelor's is academically suitable for the Master's.

Kiel's sheet (status December 2024) lists a CV, a copy of your passport or ID, your school leaving certificate with a German or English translation, a language certificate, the HAP or FSP exam if needed or available, your university certificates if available, the module handbook of your Bachelor's, and an APS certificate if your qualifications are from China, Vietnam or India.

German-taught Master's programmes need German at C1, for example TestDaF with 4 in all four parts. For English-language and international Master's programmes, the department's website sets the English requirement.

The Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein takes online applications from students of the universities it lists, including Kiel University (CAU) and HAW Kiel; you do not need a certificate of enrolment yet. It asks you to apply by 15 July for the winter semester or 15 January for the summer semester, though these are not cut-off deadlines. Chances are better in the summer semester, and the deposit is 500 euros.

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