General information on the introduction and start of studies

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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

Further offers

To mark the start of your studies at the University of Kassel, we would like to invite you to the Welcome Dinner on Thursday, 09.04.26 at 6 - 9 p.m. in the canteen at Wilhelmshöher Allee 71.

You can look forward to a lovely evening with delicious pasta from the Studierendenwerk (also vegan or vegetarian), live music and a pub quiz with great prizes to be won. Admission costs 6 euros, which should be paid in cash at the entrance. There is only a limited number of places. Prior registration is therefore required.

The General Student Advisory Service supports all first semester students on

Monday, the 13.04.2026

from 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

in the foyer of the Campus Center, Moritzstr. 18

with questions about starting your studies,

and

from 13:00 - 16:00

in the Campus Center, Moritzstr. 3rd floor, room 3108

for questions about your timetable.

Date: 15.04.2026
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
Location: Parent-child room in the Campus Center, Moritzstr. 18

 

Dear students,

At the start of the summer semester, we cordially invite students with child(ren) to a cozy information afternoon. Over waffles and drinks, you can find out about various offers for you and your family - from advice centers to family-friendly services on campus.

The information afternoon will take place in the parent-child room, children are welcome to come along. It is also possible to attend if you only have time for part of the afternoon.

We look forward to every visit!

The Service Center for Studies and Disability has set itself the goal of supporting the university in its efforts to reduce barriers for students and promote the diversity of our student body by providing advice for all students and staff as well as networking with other institutions.

You can get help and advice here: https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/studium/kontakt-und-beratung/servicestellen/studium-und-behinderung/studieren-mit-chronischer-krankheit-oder-behinderung

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/