Introduction and start of studies

There is not just one introductory event at the University of Kassel. Rather, there is an extensive range of different "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 attending 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 studies, 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": First semester welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.

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Dear first-year students,

—a warm welcome to the University of Kassel and Department 02! To help you get off to a good start, we’ve put together a three-day program (October 6–8, 2026) that includes a campus tour and help with creating your class schedules—organized by students, for students. We’ll meet on the first day at 10 a.m. in front of Diagonale 1 and then head together to the room designated for the next part of the program. You can find all the rooms and program details on our website, https://www.uni-kassel.de/fb02/studium/fachschaftsrat, under the tab “First-Semester Orientation for the 2026–27 Winter Semester.”

We wish you a great start to your studies and look forward to getting to know you!

Your Student Council 02

Tuesday, October 13, 26

Time: starting at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz campus, Campus Center, Lecture Hall 5
Instructor: Dr. Lars Heiler

Introduction by the instructors. We look forward to seeing you there!

In the winter semester 2026/27, the introductory events for your respective degree program will take place between Monday, 12.10.26 and Wednesday, 14.10.2026. Participation in the introductory events is highly recommended.

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 15.10.26

The lecture period ends on 12.02.27

Lecture-free period: 19.12.26 up to and including 10.01.27