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06/03/2026 | Press Release

Application phase at the University of Kassel has started - Five new degree programmes

The application and enrolment period for the winter semester 2026/27 at the University of Kassel began on June 1, 2026. Prospective students with a German degree have been able to register for their desired degree course since this date. Five new degree programmes that address current challenges such as sustainability, digitalization and social change have been added to the portfolio.

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The Bachelor of Education with integrated sustainability studies combines educational justice with global environmental perspectives. In the Bachelor of Design (formerly Product Design), students work on their own designs on a project basis right from the start. They use workshops, prototyping and analog and digital tools for responsible design in everyday life.

In the Master's area, the Computer Science degree programme delves deeper into research-related topics such as AI and software development for the digital society. The Master's in Literature - Art - Media Cultures prepares students specifically for the cultural sector: It combines cultural theory with practical skills, such as the conception of exhibitions or media analysis. The spectrum is complemented by the English-language Master's in Sustainability and Postcolonial Studies, which analyzes global inequalities through historical and gender-related perspectives.

Prof. Dr. Rita Borromeo Ferri, Vice President for Studies and Teaching, explains the orientation: "Our new study programs are not an end in themselves. We have developed them to provide students with the skills they need to shape a sustainable and just future. Those who study in Kassel learn for the effective transfer of knowledge into society and the economy."

Overview of deadlines and special features

While the portal has been open for the majority of degree programs since June 1, the application process for the Bachelor of Education begins on June 4 this year.

As deadlines vary depending on the subject and for possible aptitude tests, it is essential for applicants to check the respective course pages. This also applies to the teaching degree for special needs and special education (L5) as well as other combination subjects, for which current details are available online.

Further information

Details on the application process, deadlines and the complete study program can be found online at:

About the University of Kassel
 

The University of Kassel has around 21,000 students (winter semester). It sees itself as a university where openness, initiative, interdisciplinary and unconventional thinking are desired and encouraged. More than 300 professorships are organized in eleven Faculties (including the School of Art). Numerous new degree programmes are currently being developed, including in the field of sustainable transformations.