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

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

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 Intensive 1 or Compact 1/2 preliminary course is recommended for this degree course with a specialization in electrical engineering.

The Intensive 2 or Compact 1/2 pre-course is recommended for the degree course in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Information on preliminary course recommendations

Monday, 13.10.25, Tuesday, 14.10.25 and Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: 09:00 - 14:30
Location: in the Campus Center, rooms to be announced
Lecturer:innen: Prof. Dr. Patrick Spieth, Laura Hartung

Dear first-year student,

We look forward to welcoming you to our campus community.
In order to give you the best possible start, we have put together a varied program for the upcoming induction days from 13.10.2025 to 15.10.2025.

You will receive the program schedule and further details a few weeks before the start of your studies. Please check this website and/or your e-mail inbox.

Best regards
Laura Hartung (study program coordinator), wing[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

Offers of the VWI:
The university group of the VWI (Verband Deutscher Wirtschaftsingenieure e. V.) organizes a supporting program for the introductory days. Perfect for getting to know your fellow students, the campus and the city of Kassel better. The program will be published here as soon as it is available.
On the Instagram account(@vwikassel) and on the website there is also always up-to-date information.