Introduction and start of studies
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The most important dates and offers for the start of your studies
There is not just one introductory event at the University of Kassel. Rather, there is an extensive range of different "organizers":
- On the one hand, the departments offer an official program. This type of introduction is about the subject: What is the subject about? What specializations are offered in Kassel? Which Professors and subject areas determine the content? So: be sure to attend and ask questions!
- For some (not all) degree programs and subjects, we recommend attending preliminary courses. Pre-courses are aimed at first-year students who would like to refresh their knowledge in certain subjects. The preliminary courses start before the introductory dates.
- The student councils often also offer introductory events. The student council is part of the student self-organization and deals with the specific questions of the students of a department. In terms of content, it deals with questions about the course of studies, the organization of the curriculum, learning organization and examinations. The student councils therefore offer help on how best to study this subject.
- There are also "welcome events": First semester welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.
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
Faculty: 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