FAQ

In order to participate in the study program, you must have studied at the University of Kassel for at least one semester. Students on Master's degree programs and doctoral candidates are exempt from this requirement.

Yes, this is also possible in principle.

Registration is usually possible up to three weeks after the start of the lecture period at the latest.

No, it is not possible to register for examinations via eCampus. For examinations, please complete the form for transcripts of records and have it signed and stamped by your lecturer.

This is possible, but not necessary. It is recommended that you inform the respective lecturers in the first session that you would like to participate in the course within the study program. Especially in times of the pandemic and for online formats, prior registration by email can be helpful so that you receive important information even if you are unable to register via eCampus.

A graded examination, for example in the form of a presentation, a session presentation, a portfolio or a written paper, must be provided as proof of performance. The type and scope of the assessment is ultimately at the discretion of the respective lecturer.

Yes, all three certificates must be graded.

The certificates must be stamped by the respective department, subject area or institute in which you acquired the certificate of achievement.

No, unfortunately this is not possible as credits cannot be credited twice. You can either acquire a certificate of achievement for your regular studies or for the study program.

Yes, this is possible by arrangement if the courses and the examination results meet our requirements and the certificate of achievement is not credited towards the regular degree program. The program committee of the study program decides on this.
It is best to make such arrangements before the semester abroad.

The standard period of study for the degree program is four semesters.

Yes, this is possible if there are valid reasons for the delay. You can apply in writing for an extension of one semester. The program committee of the study program will decide on this on a case-by-case basis.

All three certificates of achievement must be submitted to the coordinator in the original, stamped and signed by the teachers. Digital submissions by students cannot be considered.

To deregister from the study program, simply send an e-mail to the coordination of the study program.

A graded examination, for example a presentation, a session presentation, a portfolio or a written paper, is required for a certificate of achievement. Ultimately, it is at the discretion of the respective lecturer as to what is required for a performance record.

Yes, the performance records must be graded.
Grades should be given in decimals and can be raised or lowered by 0.3 to intermediate values (1.0; 1.3; 1.7; 2.0; 2.3 etc.). The grades 0.7, 4.3, 4.7 and 5.3 are excluded.

4 credits are awarded for a performance record.

The transcripts of records should be stamped by the respective department, subject area or institute to which the lecturers belong.

No, the grades do not need to be entered in the respective departments. Students submit the transcripts of records with the grade to the coordinator, who manages everything else.

All three certificates of achievement must be submitted to the coordinator by the students in the original with the stamp and signature of the teachers. Digital submissions by students cannot be considered.