Introduction and start of studies

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This course starts in both the summer and winter semesters.
The dates for the start of the course in April 2026 will be published by mid-February 2026 at the latest.
Until then, you can get an impression of the courses offered in the previous introduction.

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.

Important terms explained

Welcome to the Department of Organic Agricultural Sciences!

We are pleased to provide you with important information for your studies at the beginning of the semester.

First semester students will be given a general introduction to their studies with a tour of the campus and city as well as an excursion to the Frankenhausen domain.

You can find the detailed schedule of the introductory days here: https://www.uni-kassel.de/fb11agrar/studium/aktuelles-fuer-studierende/semestereinfuehrung

Tuesday, 22.04.25

Time: 09:00 - 18:00
Location: Witzenhausen campus, Nordbahnhofstraße 1a, large auditorium
Lecturers: Tutors, Dean Prof. Dr. Maria Finckh, Study Coordinator Holger Mittelstraß (Study Coordinator)

In the summer semester 2026, the introductory events for your respective degree program will take place between Thursday, 09.04.26, Friday, 10.04.2026 and/or Monday, 13.04.2026. Participation in the introductory events is highly recommended.

The regular courses begin on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The course period ends on July 17, 2026.

Tuesday after Whitsun (25 May 26) and so-called bridge days (Fridays after Ascension Day 15 May 26 and Corpus Christi 05 June 26) are not free of events.

The department introduces itself

Dear first semester students in the Bachelor of Organic Agriculture,
We look forward to welcoming you to the Department of Organic Agricultural Sciences at the University of Kassel and getting to know you soon. In order to give you the best possible start to your studies, an intensive introduction to the course will take place before the start of your studies, which begins on October 16, 2023 at the Witzenhausen campus.

Location Witzenhausen, Nordbahnhofstraße 1a (lecture hall and laboratory building)

Nordbahnhofstraße 1a, lecture hall and laboratory building

Nordbahnhofstraße 1a, lecture hall and laboratory building: To the map

Location Steinstraße

Location Steinstraße: To the map

Go-Link of this page: www.uni-kassel.de/go/b_oeko_landwirtschaft_studienbeginn