University of Kiel AI Policy

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Policy Coverage
42%5 of 12
Permitted
Coursework
This university allows students to use AI tools in coursework, subject to course-level guidelines set by instructors.
Recommended
Disclosure
The university encourages students to disclose AI usage, though it may not be strictly mandatory in all courses.
Not Defined
Detection
No specific AI detection or enforcement tools have been described in university publications.
Strategy Set
Governance
A formal AI governance strategy or institutional framework has been defined.
POLICY OVERVIEW

AI Policy Summary

University of Kiel has defined AI policies across 5 of 12 policy categories, covering Academic Integrity, Institutional & Administrative, Research, Teaching & Learning. AI tools are generally permitted in coursework, subject to instructor guidelines. Students are required to disclose and attribute AI-generated content in their academic work. At the institutional level, the university has established guidelines for AI governance strategy.

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Teaching & Learning

U1Coursework & Assignments
AI PermittedAttribution Required
  • The university states that instructors should define permitted AI use transparently and students must follow the task-specific rules and document use where required
  • For graded coursework, AI use is not governed by a single blanket rule; whether and how students may use generative AI depends on the specific assessment design and the instructor's requirements

Die erlaubte Nutzung von generativer KI in Prüfungen hängt vom konkreten Prüfungskontext ab.

Bei der Gestaltung von Prüfungen sollten Lehrende transparent kommunizieren, ob und wie generative KI genutzt werden darf.

Es wird daher empfohlen, in der Aufgabenstellung bzw. in den Bewertungskriterien klar auszuweisen, ob und in welchem Umfang der Einsatz generativer KI erlaubt ist.

Je nach Nutzung kann es erforderlich sein, die Verwendung generativer KI in der Arbeit kenntlich zu machen.

U2Examinations & Assessments
AI Prohibited in Exams
  • Use of generative AI in examinations and assessments is determined by the particular exam context rather than uniformly allowed or banned
  • The university recommends that instructors explicitly state whether AI is permitted, partially permitted, or prohibited, and if AI use is allowed it may need to be disclosed in the submitted work

Die erlaubte Nutzung von generativer KI in Prüfungen hängt vom konkreten Prüfungskontext ab.

Bei der Gestaltung von Prüfungen sollten Lehrende transparent kommunizieren, ob und wie generative KI genutzt werden darf.

Grundsätzlich sind drei Regelungsansätze denkbar: 1. Generative KI ist vollständig erlaubt. 2. Generative KI ist teilweise erlaubt. 3. Generative KI ist nicht erlaubt.

Es wird daher empfohlen, in der Aufgabenstellung bzw. in den Bewertungskriterien klar auszuweisen, ob und in welchem Umfang der Einsatz generativer KI erlaubt ist.

Je nach Nutzung kann es erforderlich sein, die Verwendung generativer KI in der Arbeit kenntlich zu machen.

U3Learning & Study Assistance
AI Encouraged for Study
  • The university encourages reflective and competent engagement with generative AI in teaching and learning settings
  • Its guidance frames AI as something that can be used in study processes, but emphasizes that students should critically review outputs and build their own judgment rather than relying on AI uncritically

Studierende und Lehrende sollen bei der verantwortungsvollen Nutzung von generativer KI unterstützt werden.

Ziel ist es, einen reflektierten und souveränen Umgang mit diesen Technologien zu fördern.

Generative KI kann in Lern- und Prüfungsprozessen eine Rolle spielen.

Ausgaben generativer KI müssen kritisch geprüft werden.

U4Code Generation & Programming
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No policy defined yet
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Research

U5Research Writing & Manuscript Preparation
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No policy defined yet
U6Research Data & Analysis
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No policy defined yet
U7Research Ethics & Integrity
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No policy defined yet
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Academic Integrity

U8Disclosure & Attribution Requirements
Disclosure Recommended
  • When AI use is allowed in an assessment, the university indicates that such use may need to be identified in the submitted work
  • It provides a specific self-declaration template with an AI notice, and its guidance recommends transparent communication of documentation expectations in the assignment or grading criteria

Je nach Nutzung kann es erforderlich sein, die Verwendung generativer KI in der Arbeit kenntlich zu machen.

Es wird daher empfohlen, in der Aufgabenstellung bzw. in den Bewertungskriterien klar auszuweisen, ob und in welchem Umfang der Einsatz generativer KI erlaubt ist.

Vorlage Eigenständigkeitserklärung mit KI-Hinweis

U9Detection & Enforcement
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No policy defined yet
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Institutional & Administrative

U10Faculty & Staff Use
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No policy defined yet
U11Institutional Data Protection & Approved AI Platforms
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No policy defined yet
U12University AI Governance & Strategy
AI Strategy Defined
  • The university has institution-level guidance and strategic framing for digital transformation that includes responsible use of generative AI in teaching and learning
  • Its materials aim to support students and instructors in using AI responsibly, and the university also has broader institutional principles for digital transformation and formal ethics structures

Studierende und Lehrende sollen bei der verantwortungsvollen Nutzung von generativer KI unterstützt werden.

Ziel ist es, einen reflektierten und souveränen Umgang mit diesen Technologien zu fördern.

Leitsätze Digitale Transformation

Die Ethikkommission berät die Mitglieder und Angehörigen der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel in ethischen und rechtlichen Fragen im Zusammenhang mit Forschung am Menschen.

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