Hesse-Wisconsin

Students from all Faculties of the University of Kassel who have completed at least the 3rd semester (BA) or the 2nd semester (MA) at the time of departure are eligible to apply.

Please discuss the application requirements and any restrictions in course selection with Ms. Schubert in advance.

Further information on the program and links to the participating universities can be found here.

Application and selection procedure

A full application contains:

Application documents for the Hesse-Wisconsin programme; they are designated on the website
- Notes on the Statement of purpose: The letter of one to two pages should be submitted informally in English. Make clear why you would like to participate in the program, what value this would have for your studies and for you personally, why you have chosen which universities and why you are suitable to act as an ambassador for the state of Hesse.
An online form from the University of Kassel for students applying to spend a period of study abroad

The aforementioned documents must be handed in with two separate sets in paper form (1 original, 1 copy) at the International Office by 15 November (attn Ms Schubert). The documents do not have to be scanned – as indicated on the Hesse website.

Timetable

15 November: closing date for applications
- Please note: At the time of application, the DAAD language certificate (at least B2) is sufficient.
End of November: selection discussions at the International Office, if necessary
Beginning of December: notification to the Kassel applicants about the results of the internal selection process
Middle of December: Hesse-wide selection meeting and nomination of applicants for Wisconsin from Hesse

Contact

For further information and questions, please contact

Alexa Schubert - Your contact person for the Hessen-USA programs