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

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

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.

Information on pre-course recommendations

Monday, October 12, 26 ; Tuesday, October 13, 26 ; and Wednesday, October 14, 26

Time: Starting at 9:30 a.m. each day
Location: Check-in on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in Lecture Hall 3, Campus Center, Moritzstr. 18
Professors: Prof. Dr. Patrick Spieth, Laura Hartung-Geyer

Dear First-Year Student,

Welcome to the University of Kassel—we are delighted to welcome you to our campus community.

To help you get off to the best possible start, we’ve put together a varied program for the upcoming orientation days from October 12, 2026, through October 14, 2026.

You will receive the program schedule and further details via email a few weeks before the start of the semester. Please keep an eye on the website for any changes.

Best regards

Prof. Dr. Patrick Spieth & Laura Hartung-Geyer

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