General information on the introduction and start of studies

Welcome to your studies!

Will you soon be studying at the University of Kassel? Then you're in for a lot of new things. On this page, you can find out how you can best prepare for your studies, which courses and events you need to attend and what else is important.

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Introduction to starting your studies

How do I create my timetable? What is the departmental student body? Which Faculty do I belong to? These questions and more will be answered during the induction days. You can find out when the introduction of your Faculty takes place on the page of your degree program.

Introduction to starting your studies: Studiengang auswählen

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Monday 12 October 2026 – Wednesday 14 October 2026

Time: 9.45 am – 12.30 pm
Place: in the foyer of the Campus Centre, Moritzstr. 18

The General Student Advisory Service will be on hand to assist all first-year students with any questions regarding the start of their studies (First-Year Information).

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Wednesday, 14 October 2026 – Thursday, 15 October 2026

Time: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Place: Campus Centre, Moritzstr. 3rd floor, Room 3108

The General Student Advisory Service is available to assist all first-year students with questions regarding their timetable planning (First-Year Consultation Hours).

 

Dear first semester students,

the  winter semester 2026/27 is just around the corner – and we are delighted to welcome you to the University of Kassel campus!

To help you settle into your studies and introduce you to the most important points of contact, we cordially invite you to the official welcome event for first-year students.

On Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at 5.00 pm, we will meet at the Campus Centre, Moritzstraße 18, to celebrate the start of your student life together.

At the event, you will be welcomed by the President of the University of Kassel, Prof. Dr Ute Clement, as well as representatives from the City of Kassel, the Student Services Organisation, the General Student Committee (AStA) and other key university departments. You will also receive information on the organisation of your studies, advisory services, student initiatives and much more – everything you need for a successful start.

We look forward to meeting you in person – and to embarking with you on the journey towards an exciting and enriching degree programme.

A warm welcome to the University of Kassel!

With warm regards
Prof. Dr Ute Clement
President of the University of Kassel

At the start of the semester, the library at Holländischer Platz offers a weekly library introduction.

You can find the scheduled dates in Campus Event.

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Checklist for the first few weeks

Here you will find a detailed overview of the things you need to take care of in the first few weeks.

Checklist for the first few weeks: Download (pdf)

Student life in Kassel

Student life in Kassel has a lot to offer. Here you can find information about the cultural offerings, meal plans and much more.

Student life in Kassel : Forward

Students tell...

In our video series, students talk about their start at the University of Kassel.

Students tell...: Forward

How do I find my way around the campus?

Here you can find 3D maps for every location of the University of Kassel.

How do I find my way around the campus? : Read More

Formalities, WLAN, learning platforms & Co.

Information on semester times, formalities, IT etc. can be found here.

Formalities, WLAN, learning platforms & Co.: Forward

Go link of this page: www.uni-kassel.de/go/m_architektur/