From June 24 until July 22, 2006, the University of Kassel offers an
International Summer University (ISU) the motto of which will be:
 

Environment needs Technology?
The Matrix of the 21st Century
 

including

• an interesting study program with a focus on environmental issues in the areas of Engineering, Architecture, Business & Politics and Erlebte Landeskunde/Interactive German Studies
• German Language Courses (3 levels),
• Workshops
• ECTS-Credits,
• and an attractive excursion and cultural program.

Hessen International Summer Universities are a joint project of the universities and universities of applied sciences in the state of Hessen supported by the Hessen State Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts.

Our Target Group

The ISU program is designed for motivated and qualified students, researchers and teachers, as well as for people working in the fields of environmental engineering, environmental science, and also architecture, culture, politics, and business. ISU students should be interested in the German and European perspective of their individual disciplines and in learning or refresh their German by participating in an intensive language course.

Our Profile

From 2006, ISU Kassel will put a strong focus on environmental issues. Thus, the ISU will strengthen the University of Kassel’s reputation as one of the leading German institutions for environmental disciplines, and will at the same time benefit from the know-how and excellence of Kassel professors.

ISU Kassel offers a unique study environment with the local students still on campus. ISU and Kassel students will have the chance to meet in selected classes, as "tandem-language-partners", in campus cafés, and during leisure activities. In addition to this, ISU student will live with German host families and learn about everyday life in Germany through personal experience.

Our summer program combines high quality education with an environmental, technical, and cultural focus, credit points, priceless personal experience, and first hand impressions about Germany and Europe.

The University of Kassel is a young and modern academic institution. The new campus of the university is considered to be one of the most attractive campuses in Germany. Everything you need is on campus or within walking distance. The campus borders the downtown area.

The University of Kassel differs from traditional German institutions of higher education by offering courses of study with a variety of entrance and degree options.

The internationally oriented openness is the guiding principle of the University of Kassel, together with innovative performance and interdisciplinary co-operation. The number of international students at the University of Kassel has been consistently above the national average for years. Students from 120 different countries come to study at the University of Kassel, whether to start their academic career or to continue their studies after having received their first degree.

The main campus with its attractive architecture offers all facilities you might need such as a library, computer labs and several cafeterias.

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