Introduction and start of studies

Monday, October 12, 26 - Welcome by the Dean of Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hetzler, followed by an introduction to the degree programs
Start: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Mönchebergstraße 5, Gießhaus

11:30 a.m.: Campus tour and small-group activities with a break for lunch in the cafeteria

1:00 p.m.: Introduction to the degree program

3:30 p.m.: Barbecue with the student council

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - Lab tours
Start: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Wilhelmshöher Allee 73 (ING School)

12:30 p.m.: Lunch break

3:30 p.m.: Student Council Campus Rally

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

Wednesday, October 14, 26 - Field trip day
Start: approx. 9:00 a.m.
Location: Mönchebergstraße 7 – exact meeting point to be announced

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 mechanical engineering students at the University of Kassel.
A new chapter in your life is now beginning, and we would 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.

You can reach us at: studiumfb15[at]uni-kassel.de

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