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 Faculties 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 departmental student bodies often also offer introductory events. The departmental student body is part of the student self-organization and deals with the specific questions of the students of a Faculty. In terms of content, it deals with questions about the course of studies, the organization of the curriculum, learning organization and examinations. The departmental student bodies 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.
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a free preliminary course in Mathematics before the start of the first semester. A total of seven different mathematics pre-courses (tailored to the respective degree program) are offered. The courses last between four and six weeks and take place before the actual start of lectures.
The Intensive 3 or Compact 3 pre-course is recommended for this degree program.
The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a non-binding online self-study unit in chemistry before the start of your first semester. The unit is offered as a Moodle course and is a voluntary offer to all students who have a chemistry component in their first semester or in their degree program and would like to refresh their chemistry knowledge.
Monday, 06.10.2025
General introduction to studies by the student council and subject-specific introduction by students from higher semesters
Time: from 15:00
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0282
Thursday, 09.10.2025
Location rally AVZ
Time: from 15:00
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0282
Friday, 10.10.2025
Pub night
Time: from 5 p.m.
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, main entrance
We look forward to your participation
Your student council FB 10
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Welcome of the first-year students of the Bachelor's degree program Physics
Time: 14:15 - 14:45
Location: Oberzwehren site, Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0298
Lecturer: Institute Director Prof. Dr. Martin E. Garcia
Introduction to the Bachelor's degree program in Physics
Time: 14:45 - 15:45
Location: Oberzwehren site, Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0298
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. René Matzdorf (Physics course coordinator)
General introduction of the departmental student body and welcome by the Young German Physical Society (jDPG)
Time: 15:45 - 16:45
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0298
In the winter semester 2026/27 the introductory events for your respective degree program will take place between Monday, 12.10.26 and Wednesday, 14.10.26. Participation in the introductory events is highly recommended.
The regular courses begin on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The course period ends on February 12, 2027.
Lecture-free period over Christmas and New Year: Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027 inclusive.
Location Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40
Go-Link of this page: www.uni-kassel.de/go/b_physik_studienbeginn