Introduction and start of 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

Wednesday, 17.09.25

Time: 14:00
Location: Campus Holländischer Platz, Mönchebergstraße 7, Room 0614

Here you will find the most important information on preparing for the start of your studies and an introduction to the recommended preliminary courses.

You can download the slides from the first information event here.

Online course compact 1/2 from 08.09.25 - 06.10.25 (a total of 9 dates on Mondays and Thursdays)

The Department 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 Compact 1/2 preliminary course is recommended for this degree course.

More information

Wednesday, 08.10.25

Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Location: Campus Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 3, lecture hall 0117

Second introductory event plusMINT
Here you will find the most important information about the orientation year and an introduction to the courses you can choose from. We will then advise you on putting together your individual timetable.

From October 8 to 15, 2025, there will be daily introductory events on various topics. Detailed information in the Moodle course Study start FB15 WS 25/26.

Wednesday, 08.10.2025

10-12 am: 2nd introduction with timetable consultation (Kurt-Wolters-Str. 3, R. 0117)

12-15: Timetable consultation with other departments (KW 3, R. 0117)

Thursday, 09.10.2025

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Open timetable consultation & general questions plusMINT (KW 3, R. 1120A)

Friday, 10.10.2025

9-11 a.m.: Mathematics test (Wilhelmshöher Allee 73)

11 am - 1 pm: Come-together and campus tour at Faculty 16 - Electrical Engineering/Computer Science (WA 73, Cafeteria/Entrance B)

Monday, 13.10.2025

8:30 a.m.: Meeting and greeting (Gießhaus - Mönchebergstr. 5)

10-11 a.m.: Mathematics consultation (Mönchebergstr. 7, HS400)

11:30 a.m.: First semester brunch (Gießhaus)

1-4 p.m.: Student Services (Gießhaus)

2-4 p.m.: Campus tour and small group work

Tuesday, 14.10.2025

10 am - 1 pm: Individual timetable consultation (Mönchebergstr. 7, R. 3218)

2 - 3 p.m.: Presentation of MINT projects

3-5 p.m.: Presentation of (STEM) projects of Faculty 15 - Mechanical Engineering (Gießhaus)

5-6 p.m.: Campus rally at Holländischer Platz

from 6 p.m.: Barbecue with the student council

Wednesday, 15.10.2025

Excursions (dial-in via Moodle)

Introductory events: Monday, 13.10.25 - Thursday, 16.10.25

Lecture period: 16.10.25 - 13.02.26

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 16.10.25.

Lecture-free period: 20.12.25 up to and including 11.01.26