Kiel University As Host To The World
Some 1,800 foreign students from all over the world are currently enrolled at Kiel University. Due to its geographical location, Kiel has special links with the neighbouring countries of Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea region. In addition, there are strong ties with countries all over the world, from Canada to China. At university level, about 50 partnership agreements have been established in Europe, the Americas and Asia, and more than 200 partner universities exist within the framework of the European Erasmus programme. These official channels are complemented by the personal ties between members of Kiel University and their fellow scholars around the world, which enrich the fertile exchange of students and knowledge.
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