Introduction and start of studies

At the University of Kassel, there is no introductory event the . Rather, there is an extensive range of offers from various "organizers":

• On the one hand, the departments offer an official program. This type of introduction is about the subject: What is the subject about? What specializations are offered in Kassel? Which Professors and subject areas determine the content? So: be sure to attend and ask questions!
• For some (not all) degree programs and subjects, we recommend taking part in  preliminary courses. Pre-courses are aimed at first-year students who would like to refresh their knowledge in certain subjects. The preliminary courses start before the introductory dates.
• The student councils often also offer introductory events. The student council is part of the student self-organization and deals with the specific questions of the students of a department. In terms of content, it deals with questions about the course of study, the organization of the curriculum, learning organization and examinations. The student councils therefore offer help on how best to study this subject.
• There are also"welcome events" at : First semester welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.

Important terms explained

You can find all information about consultation hours here

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a free preliminary course in mathematics before the start of the first semester. A total of seven different mathematics pre-courses (tailored to the respective degree course) are offered. The courses last between four and six weeks and take place before the actual start of lectures.

The Intensive 4 or Compact 4 preliminary course is recommended for this degree program.

More information

Monday, 09.10.23

General introduction to studies by the student council and subject-specific introduction by students from higher semesters
Time: from 15:00
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0298

Tuesday, 10.10.23

Location rally AVZ
Time: from 15:00
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0298

Friday, 13.10.23

First semester welcome from the department with snacks and drinks
Time: 16:30
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, 34132 Kassel, in the foyer

Followed by a pub evening organized by the student council
Time: from 5 p.m.
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, main entrance

We look forward to your participation

Student council of the FB 10

Monday, 16.10.23

• 08:45 - 09:45
  Introduction to the Bachelor's degree course in Biology by lecturers
  Location: Oberzwehren site, Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0282
  Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Markus Maniak (course coordinator for biological degree courses)
• 09:45 - 10:00  (directly afterwards)
  General introduction of the student council
  Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0282
• 13:15 - 15:00
  Further information on the Bachelor's degree program in Biology 
  Interdisciplinarity and exemplary presentation of the subject areas
  Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0282
  Lecturers: Prof. Dr. F. Herberg (Biochemistry), Prof. Dr. J. Kleinschmidt (Biophysics)

Lecture period: 19.10.23 - 09.02.24

Lecture-free period: 23.12.23 up to and including 07.01.24