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.

Important terms explained

Welcome to the Institute of Romance Studies at the University of Kassel!

It is important that after the first semester you can use Spanish at B1 level without any problems, both to successfully complete the individual modules of language practice and to participate in the courses of the specialist sciences.

I do not yet have a B1 language level

If you do not yet have a B1 language level at the start of your studies, we will support you with special language practice courses, which are known as propaedeutic courses and are taught exclusively by native speakers. Within the first winter semester, you will reach B1 level through a combination of block courses and regular weekly sessions.
1stblock: (intensive course/ lecturer Ms. León))
Monday 28.09.26 to Friday 02.10.26
from 8:30-11:45 + 13:00-14:30

AND
Monday 05.10.26 to Friday 09.10.26
each from 8:30-11:45 + 13:00-14.30

2nd block: (during the semester / lecturer Mr. Serrano)
Mondays AND Fridays

from 12:00 to 14:00

Please register for the preliminary course by e-mail:

• Dolores León: d.leon[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

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I have a higher language level than B1

If you have a higher language level than B1, you can join the language practice course that is right for you. To do so, you must take a placement test. Registration is not required.

Date: 14.10.26
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: (to be announced)
Lecturer: Dolores León Munoz / Manuel G. Serrano

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I have language level B1

If you can already prove that you have level B1, it is possible to attend the courses of the first module of the language practice directly.

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Monday, October 12, 26

Time: starting at 12:15 p.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz campus, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 4004
Instructor: Dolores León Munoz

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