Introduction and start of studies

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a non-binding online self-study unit in chemistry before the start of your first semester. The unit is offered as a Moodle course and is a voluntary offer to all students who have a chemistry component in their first semester or in their degree program and would like to refresh their chemistry knowledge.

Information on pre-course recommendations

Monday, 13.10.25 - Welcome by the Dean of Studies Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hartmut Hetzler and the Student Services of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Time: 08:30 a.m.
Location: Mönchebergstraße 7, lecture hall 400
Lecturer: Prof. Hetzler

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering!
You have enrolled in our degree program for the winter semester 2025/26 and we look forward to welcoming you as a Master's 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 contact Karolin Gunkel and Janine Schulz.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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