Studying in Schleswig-Holstein

Schleswig-Holstein is Germany's northernmost federal state, located between Hamburg and the Danish border. Known as “The Land between the North and the Baltic Seas”, Schleswig-Holstein offers cultural diversity, a friendly atmosphere and natural landscape. The North Sea and the Baltic are joined by the Kiel Canal, the busiest man-made waterway in the world. Schleswig-Holstein has been an independent federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany since 1949. The state has a population of over 2.8 million, and the largest city is the state capital, Kiel, with around 234,000 inhabitants.

With over 2,580 wind turbines, and an installed capacity of over 2,900 MW (2010), it is among the world's leading wind power locations. Over 7,000 people work in companies in this industry, and wind power currently covers over 40% of the total demand for electricity in Schleswig-Holstein.
 

Schleswig-Holstein is an efficient location for institutions of higher education and other scientific establishments. Nine state and three private institutions of higher education offer a broad spectrum of study programmes leading up to the internationally accepted bachelor's and master's degree. Over 47,000 students are currently enrolled in its colleges.
 

Besides its beautiful coast and countryside, Schleswig-Holstein offers a rich variety of cultural offers, ranging from museums, theatres, cinemas and exhibitions to concerts and large events, such as the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, JazzBaltica or Kiel Week, which is the largest sailing event in the world. There are excellent opportunities for water sports and recreation on marvellous sandy beaches, in cosy bars, restaurants or beer gardens. Or just watch a handball match with THW Kiel or SG Flensburg-Handewitt. The teams have won more than two dozen national and international titles.