Make contacts, practise German, feel at home in Kassel

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Jump start with a German buddy

As a buddy, you will receive support from a German student. He or she will help you settle in, get to know local students and feel at home in Kassel.

Language practice: Where can I practise German?

Tandem program

The Tandem initiative pairs students with different native languages so that they can meet regularly and support each other in learning the other language. Participants not only get to know the language, but also the culture and everyday life of their counterparts; the programme is free of charge for students at the University of Kassel and is supported by the Language Centre.

Languages Experience

"Sprachen Er-Leben" is an offer from the Language Center where students can try out and improve their foreign languages in a relaxed atmosphere during leisure activities such as hiking, cooking, sports or games together with native speakers. It also offers regular meetings such as the international "Meet & Eat" table in the canteen, where you can make international contacts and make new friends.

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Languages Er-Leben and Meet & Eat

Get to know new people over lunch in the canteen (Meet & Eat) or during joint leisure activities such as cooking, arts and crafts or sports.

Integration & living in Kassel

Sponsor family program

The University of Kassel's sponsored family program brings international students and doctoral candidates together with families from the North Hesse region. The aim is to avoid social isolation and provide real insights into everyday life in Germany.

Current note: The program is currently paused.

Kassel Experience

The excursion program "Kassel Er-Leben" helps international students to settle into their new surroundings. Together we discover the city beyond the typical tourist trails.

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Further support

In financial or personal emergencies, the Christian student communities offer unbureaucratic help - regardless of your denomination or religion: ESG (Evangelische Studierendengemeinde) & KHG (Katholische Hochschulgemeinde).

Do you need further help? The Support International team at the Language Center will be happy to help you with general questions about studying and integration.