Introduction and start of studies

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This course starts in both the summer and winter semesters.
The dates for the start of the course in April 2026 will be published by mid-February 2026 at the latest.
Until then, you can get an impression of the courses offered in the previous introduction.

The most important dates and offers for the start of your studies

22.04.25 Introductory eventIntroduction to the Master's degree program in German Studies with binational option

Tuesday, 22.04.25
Subject introduction
Time: 12:00-14:00
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 3044
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Nikola Roßbach

Dear first semester students,
First of all, a warm welcome to the Master's degree program "German Studies with binational option" at the University of Kassel.
During the introductory days, you will get your first insights into life as a student and have the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with your new fellow students.
We look forward to meeting you!

Dates of the introductory events, start and dates of the semester

In the summer semester 2026, the introductory events for your respective degree program will take place between Thursday, 09.04.26, Friday, 10.04.2026 and/or Monday, 13.04.2026. Participation in the introductory events is highly recommended.

The regular courses begin on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The course period ends on July 17, 2026.

Tuesday after Whitsun (25 May 26) and so-called bridge days (Fridays after Ascension Day 15 May 26 and Corpus Christi 05 June 26) are not free of events.

Image: The main building of the FB02 at the Holländischer Platz campus, Kurt-Wolters-Str. 5

Image: Sonja Rode

The department introduces itself

Dear first semester students,
We would like to welcome you to Faculty 02. The Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies is a broad-based, diverse teaching, research and educational unit characterized by the richness of its subjects and subject cultures. It consists of the Departments of English/American Studies, Romance Studies and German Studies with German as a Foreign and Second Language (DaFZ) as well as the Departments of Protestant Theology, Catholic Theology and Philosophy. We wish you a pleasant start to your studies and look forward to spending time with you.
Your Dean's Office of FB 02

To the department website

Campus Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5

Campus Holländischer Platz

To the map

Go-Link of this page: www.uni-kassel.de/go/m_ger_binational_studienbeginn