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

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 program) are offered. The courses last between four and six weeks and take place before the actual start of lectures.

The Intensive 2 or Compact 1/2 preliminary course is recommended for this degree course.

Information on pre-course recommendations

Monday, 13.10.25 - Welcome and introduction by the Dean of Studies and program coordinator
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Mönchebergstraße 7, lecture hall 400
Lecturers: Dean of Studies Prof. Dr.-Ing.

11.30 a.m.: First semester brunch for all degree programs in Faculty 15

Tuesday, 14.10.25 - Laboratory tours
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Wilhelmshöher Allee 73, lecture hall 0315
Lecturers: Dean of Studies Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hetzler and Student Services FB 15

Wednesday, 15.10.25 - Excursion day
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Mönchebergstsraße 7 - exact location will be communicated
Lecturers: Studienservice FB 15, Fachschaft FB 15 and Buddys

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering!

You have enrolled in our degree program for the winter semester 2025/26 and we are delighted to welcome you as a student of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kassel.
You are now entering a new phase of your life and we would like to provide you with comprehensive and varied information and prepare you for your studies in our department.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Introductory events: Monday, 13.10.25 - Thursday, 16.10.25

Lecture period: 16.10.25 - 13.02.26

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 16.10.25

Lecture-free period: 20.12.25 up to and including 11.01.26