Application and admission

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1.General requirement

   • Do I have a university entrance qualification?

   University entrance qualification

   In order to be able to study, you first need a degree certificate that entitles you to study at a university (university entrance qualification): Allgemeine Hochschulreife or a vocational qualification(studying without Abitur).

   You can find a good overview of the various qualifications and their differences on the information page "Admission requirements" of the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art.

2. 2.NC

   • I am finding out about the procedure for degree programs with restricted admission (NC degree programs).
   • Do I have a special life situation that should be taken into account in the application process?

   Admission restriction (NC)
   An admission restriction (also known as "NC = Numerus clausus") means that only a certain number of study places are available in a degree program or subject. These places are offered to applicants according to a set procedure. Further information on the procedure and the results of recent years can be found here: Admission restrictions

   Special life situations
   If there are special personal reasons for which you are not responsible and which have had a negative impact on your average grade or your waiting time (compensation for disadvantages) or if non-admission to the course would mean exceptional hardship for you, this can be taken into account when allocating study places. Please find out more here: Compensation for disadvantages or exceptional hardship.

3. 3.Deadlines

   • Can I already apply?

   The application deadline for this degree program can be found below the program description on the homepage of the degree program.

4. 4.Overview

   Here is a brief overview of the entire procedure:

   1. You register on our application portal eCampus.
   2. You fill out the application form in eCampus.
   3. After some time, you will receive an offer of a place or a rejection from us.
   4. If you accept our offer of a place, you still have to "register" for the desired degree program in eCampus (a formal application).
   5. If you are rejected, you may be able to take part in the lottery procedure.

   We will guide you step-by-step through the procedure below:

5. 5.Technology

   • I use a desktop PC or a laptop.

   The online application forms are complex and cannot be completed using a smartphone. Take your time and use a laptop or PC.

6. 6.eCampus

   • I open the website of the application portal"eCampus" and register.
     
     eCampus - Register now
     
   • I receive an e-mail and click on the confirmation link in the e-mail.

   • I log in again to the "eCampus" application portal with my user name and password:
     
     eCampus - Fill out application now
     
   • I click on the menu item"My studies" and then on"Student application" and add an application ("Add application").

7. 7.Wait

   • I am waiting for the result of my application.

8. 8.Authorization

   • I have received an offer of a study place, accept the offer and receive admission.

   Once you have been admitted, you must enrol in the University of Kassel's application portal"eCampus".

   
   Rejection, succession procedure, lottery procedure
   After rejection, you may still have the opportunity to obtain a study place via the lottery procedure. Please also consider the alternative of choosing an admission-free degree course.

9. 9.Documents

   You will need the following documents as part of the online application for this degree program:

   1. Scan of my university entrance qualificationcertificate (e.g. general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (Fachabitur))
   2. Proof of health insurance ("Insurance confirmation for university")
      Membership certificates are not accepted. Please apply to your statutory health insurance company for a digital insurance certificate ("Meldung 10") for enrollment at the University of Kassel, which the health insurance company will send electronically directly to the University of Kassel. Please inform your health insurance company of the University of Kassel's sender number. This is: H0000479. If you are privately insured, you must contact a statutory health insurance company with your private insurance certificate. The statutory health insurance company will then notify the University of Kassel digitally that you are "not subject to (statutory) health insurance". See also: http: //www.uni-kassel.de/go/versicherung
   3. Scan of my proof of identity (identity card or passport)
   4. Portrait photo
      We need a digital portrait photo of you for the CampusCard (student ID card). The photo should correspond approximately to the specifications for the creation of official passport photos and should not exceed the maximum size of 5 megabytes. The permitted image formats are jpg, jpeg and png:
      • must be similar to a passport photo (face without headgear and without sunglasses takes up most of the image area)
      • must be in 4:3 format (if the uploaded photo is not in this format, you must select an image section after uploading)
      • must be a maximum of 5 megabytes in size
      • must not be larger than 1280x1024 pixels
      • may only consist of one of the formats jpg, jpeg, png
   5. Further proof if necessary

10. 10.Application

    Preparation and filling out the application

    Preparation:

    • I use a desktop PC or a laptop. The online application is not suitable for smartphones.
    • I have scanned the necessary documents for the online application.
    • I open the website of the application portal"eCampus":
      
      eCampus
      
    • I log in again to the "eCampus" application portal with my user name and password.
    • I click on the menu item"My studies" and then on"Study application".

    Complete the application:

    • I select my desired degree in the online application.
    • I complete the online form and upload any supporting documents. If anything is unclear, I read the help texts next to the questions.
    • I confirm that my details are complete and truthful and submit my application online by clicking on the "Submit application" button. The online enrollment page opens.

11. 11.Semester fee

    • I transfer the semester fee.

    Fees are charged each semester (administration fee, student services, semester ticket, AStA). You will find the exact amount, the payment deadline and the details for the transfer in the application for enrollment. Further information can also be found here: Semester fee

12. 12.CampusCard

    • I will receive the CampusCard by post as soon as I have transferred my semester fee.

    The CampusCard is your student ID card for the entire duration of your studies. It is also your library card, cultural ticket, payment card in the canteen, photocopying card, etc. Further information can be found here: CampusCard

13. 13.Introduction

    • I inform myself on the subpage"Introduction and start of studies - Important dates".
    • I attend the introductory events in the first week of the semester (before the regular start of lectures) and find out how the timetable is drawn up. Only then do I create my own timetable.

    The introductory events answer key questions about the structure of the degree program. Here you will find tips and advice on how to organize your studies and the course of study. The timetables are drawn up during this time. You will also get to know your future fellow students and the campus. So: make sure you go!

    Click here for the semester times of the University of Kassel: Semester and course times

14. 14.Before your studies

    • I can find out more about how I can prepare for my studies on the subpage"Introduction and start of studies - Before starting your studies".