Introduction and start of studies

Monday, October 12, 26 - Welcome by the Dean of Studies, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hetzler, followed by an introduction to the degree programs
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Mönchebergstraße 5, Gießhaus
Instructors: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hetzler, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fister, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Niendorf

Starting at 12:00 p.m.: First-semester brunch for all degree programs in Department 15

Afternoon: Barbecue with the student council

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -
lab tours Time: 8:30 a.m. / 9:30 a.m.
Location: Wilhelmshöher Allee 73 and Holländischer Platz
Instructors: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hetzler and the Student Services Office, Department 15

Starting at 6:00 p.m.: Group game night with the student council

Wednesday, October 14, 26 - Field Trip Day
Time: approx. 9:00 a.m.
Location: Mönchebergstraße 7 – exact location to be announced
Instructors: Student Services, Department 15; Student Council, Department 15; and buddies

A warm welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering!

You have enrolled in our program for the 2026/27 winter semester, and we are delighted to welcome you as a mechanical engineering student at the University of Kassel.
A new chapter in your life is now beginning, and we’d like to provide you with comprehensive and varied information to help you prepare for your studies in our department.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time:

Karolin Gunkel and Janine Schulz.

We look forward to meeting 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