Cross-entry into a higher semester of study

Detailed information on the eligibility of study and examination achievements can be obtained from the respective examination office or office of your department. The contact details of the responsible examination office can be found on the website of the respective study program.

Since the recognition of study and examination achievements can take some time, it is advisable to apply for enrollment at the same time.

Continuing your studies
If you have interrupted your studies at the University of Kassel and would like to resume them in the same degree program, we require a certificate of study progress or the notice of exmatriculation from the University of Kassel.

Cross-entry into a teacher training program L1-L3 with recognition of credits already earned is possible if:

• another teaching degree program has already been started or completed, from which study or examination achievements can be credited.
• the same teacher training course has already been started at another university (change of study location).
• another course of study has been started or completed from which study or examination achievements can be credited.

Students who have completed relevant vocational training and/or a period of professional practice or similar prior to their studies can apply to the relevant examination board for credit for equivalent knowledge and skills acquired outside higher education institutions after enrolling. The contact details of the responsible examination board can be found on the website of the respective study program.

When reviewing this application, the equivalence of the professional qualification with the competencies to be acquired at the University of Kassel will be assessed. Credit can only be granted if equivalence is established. The examination board will issue a decision on possible credits. Classification into a higher semester is possible on the basis of this notification.

By decision of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK), the upper limit for credits is a maximum of 50% of a course of study. Since the vocational qualifications tend to be of a more practical nature and the competencies to be acquired through the course of study are of a more theoretical nature, significantly lower creditable portions should be expected. This also applies to the professional degrees "Bachelor/ Master Professional".

Career changers or interrupters who would like to resume their studies after a break must apply for a study place in the respective higher semester with their university account in eCampus by the respective deadlines. They do not have to register again.

In addition to the application, you need the recognition of the study and examination achievements. If this is not yet available at the time of application, no proof is required that the recognition of the study and examination achievements has been applied for. The responsible examination office will automatically send the notification to the Student Secretariat after the recognition procedure has been completed. You will receive a copy of this.

Important: Transfer semester fee in advance
Applications can only be processed once you have transferred the semester fee (re-registration).

In the case of a degree program or field of study with restricted admission, you will go through the regular procedure and require admission.

It is recommended to

• apply for the higher semester and
• for the 1st semester