OpenFieldKiel University of Applied Sciences
Kiel University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Kiel) is the largest university of applied sciences in Schleswig-Holstein, internationally recognized for naval architecture, renewable energy engineering, computer science, and media economics.
Academic overview & excellence
Located on the eastern shore of the Kiel Fjord, FH Kiel is an engineering and innovation powerhouse comprising six faculties: Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media, Agriculture, Social Work & Health, and Business Management. The university operates specialized marine research institutes, the Center for Renewable Energy, and close industry partnerships with German maritime and green energy conglomerates.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate degree admission requires a German Fachhochschulreife, Abitur, or international equivalent validated through uni-assist. Master's programs require a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum grade equivalent of 2.5 (German grading system). English-taught engineering programs require TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0; German programs require DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (10)
Master of Science in Information Engineering and Intelligent Embedded Systems
English-taught international master's degree preparing engineers in advanced microcontroller design, autonomous systems, cyber-physical architectures, and edge computing.
Master of Science in Offshore Wind Energy and Renewable Marine Power Systems
Specialized postgraduate engineering program covering offshore structural mechanics, turbine aerodynamics, subsea cabling, and grid balancing in the Baltic and North Seas.
Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Maritime Engineering
Seven-semester accredited bachelor's program training naval architects in hull hydrodynamics, marine propulsion systems, eco-shipping technologies, and shipyard management.
Schleswig-Holstein International Student Excellence Scholarship
Merit scholarship supporting high-achieving non-EU international students enrolled across engineering, business, and computer science faculties at FH Kiel.
Master of Science in Industrial Business Engineering and Global Operations
Interdisciplinary master's combining advanced mechanical systems engineering with supply chain economics, digital twin logistics, and sustainability accounting.
Doctoral Research Fellowship in Baltic Marine Data Telemetry
Three-year fully funded PhD research position developing underwater acoustic sensor networks, autonomous buoy telemetry, and machine learning for marine biodiversity monitoring.
Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Applied Cloud Computing
Six-semester practice-oriented bachelor's covering statistical inference, big data pipelines, distributed cloud systems, and applied artificial intelligence.
Master of Arts in Digital Media Production and Interactive Journalism
Four-semester advanced program in immersive multimedia storytelling, VR/AR documentary production, audio engineering, and interactive web graphics.
Clean Maritime Propulsion and Hydrogen Fuel Cells Research Grant
Collaborative research grant investigating green hydrogen maritime storage, fuel cell efficiency under saline conditions, and ammonia propulsion safety.
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agribusiness and Precision Farming
Professional postgraduate certificate for agricultural engineers on satellite crop tracking, nitrogen emission mitigation, and circular soil nutrition.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (4)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Björn Christensen
Professor of Quantitative Methods and President of FH Kiel · Faculty of Business Management & Presidential Office
Prof. Dr. Björn Christensen is President of Kiel University of Applied Sciences, leading empirical economic studies, quantitative statistical methods, and higher education digitization strategies.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hauke Schlegel
Chair of Naval Architecture and Marine Hydrodynamics · Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Ship Technology
Prof. Dr. Hauke Schlegel conducts cutting-edge research in computational fluid dynamics for zero-emission ship hulls, wind-assisted propulsion systems, and experimental wave tank testing.
Prof. Dr. Kay Rethmeier
Head of Institute for Communications Technology and Microelectronics · Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Prof. Dr. Kay Rethmeier directs advanced research in embedded electronics, underwater telecommunication modems, and edge sensor computing architectures for industrial and marine environments.
Prof. Dr. Doris Weßels
Professor of Information Management and Educational AI · Faculty of Business Management & AI Competence Center
Prof. Dr. Doris Weßels is a leading German researcher evaluating the societal and pedagogical impact of Large Language Models, ethical AI deployment in enterprises, and knowledge management.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Kiel University of Applied Sciences.