Information for first-year students

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Dates of introductory events

Dear incoming students!

We are very pleased that you are beginning your studies at the University of Kassel in our Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies!

We want to do our very best to help you navigate your first few weeks and settle into university life.

To start, please activate your university account and forward your university email to your personal email address if you do not want to check both inboxes regularly.

The Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies offers degree programs in various disciplines. These disciplines are organized into institutes.

The faculty-led course introductions will take place Monday, October 12–October 15, 2026. You can find an overview of the first-semester introductions offered here.

In addition to the faculty-led introductions, the student council also offers a three-day student orientation, including help with creating a class schedule and a campus tour. For more information, please visit the “Starting Your Studies” pages for the respective degree programs.

 

We wish you the best of luck as you explore your options

Your Dean’s Office, Department 02

Important info about your studies:

Information on BAföG officers and subject-specific advisors can be found here:

Introduction and start of studies
After the application

The Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies offers degree programs in various disciplines. These fields of study are organized as institutes.

The student council, as your elected representative here in the department, has also compiled helpful FAQs for you on starting your studies. In addition, you can also make use of the student advisory service of the student council.