Introduction and start of studies
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This course starts in the winter semester.
Dates for the start of the course in October 2026 will be posted in mid-August 2026.
Until then, you can get an impression of the courses offered last year.
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, through Wednesday, October 14, 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lecture Hall 0400 (Mönchebergstraße 7), Engineering Sciences III
Instructors: Departments of Business Informatics represented by Prof. Dr. Matthias Söllner, Prof. Dr. André Hanelt, Adjunct Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bretschneider, Prof. Dr. Sebastian Lins, and research staff
Dear incoming students,
we are very pleased to welcome you as you begin your studies at the University of Kassel!
We have put together a diverse program for the upcoming orientation days from October 12 to October 14, 2026. You will receive the schedule and further details via email a few weeks before the start of the semester.
Welcome to the University of Kassel. Welcome to Business Informatics.
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
