Before the application

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  1. 1.Overview

    If you have obtained your degree abroad, you must apply via the International Office for International Student Applications, uni-assist. The general requirements for a study place application (degree, language skills) are described below(please read carefully). The deadlines and the specific admission requirements (certificates, knowledge, documents) for a course offered by the University of Kassel can be found on the respective course website.

  2. 2.Degree

    Will my degree be recognised?

    If you would like to study with us, you will need a recognised school leaving certificate or, in the case of a master's degree, a university degree. Your nationality does not matter - your degree only has to be comparable to a German qualification.

  3. 3.Language

    Depending on the degree course, the language of instruction may be German, English or even German and English. You must provide proof of your language skills in the form of a language certificate when applying for a place.

    • How good must my German language skills be? You can find out which German language certificates the University of Kassel accepts here: Proof of German language skills
    • How good do my English language skills need to be? You can find out the required level in the admission requirements. I can find out which English language certificates the University of Kassel accepts here: Language certificates for a foreign language

    My German is not good enough. What can I do?

    You can apply for a preparatory language course if you have 600 proven lessons and level B1. There you will be prepared for the DSH exam. You can take the exam with at least 1,000 lessons and level C1 - also at the University of Kassel. Further information can be found here: DSH exam at the University of Kassel.

    Exceptions:

    Artistic degree programs
    If you have 800 or more proven hours of lessons and level B2, you will receive conditional admission and can then submit an accepted language certificate before the artistic entrance examination. Otherwise, participation in the entrance examination is not possible: accepted language certificates. With conditional admission, you also have the opportunity to take the DSH exam at the University of Kassel. Further information can be found here: DSH exam at the University of Kassel.

    English and American Studies (Master)
    You can apply for a preparatory language course if you have 600 proven hours of lessons and level B1. There you will be prepared for the DSH exam. You can take the exam with at least 800 lessons and level B2 - also at the University of Kassel. Further information can be found here: DSH exam at the University of Kassel.

  4. 4.Deadlines

    • I inform myself about the deadlines on the homepage of this degree program and apply early.

    For some degree programs, there are additional deadlines for entrance and aptitude tests. These deadlines can also be found on the homepage of the degree program page.

  5. 5.Living

    In Germany, admission to study is not linked to accommodation, i.e. you must find a room/accommodation very early on.

    The University of Kassel is spread over six locations. First find out about the location of your desired degree program on the degree program page: Contact and locations

    The Studierendenwerk Kassel manages the halls of residence on campus and offers a housing exchange: Studierendenwerk Kassel - International Students.

    The Studierendenwerk also offers the possibility of renting a room for the coming semester from your home country. Please find out about the application deadlines in good time, as only a certain number of rooms are available: Student Voucher

    Further information on housing can also be found here: Housing

  6. 6.Financing

    Source: Deutsches Studentenwerk, Intercultural Competence Service Center

    You will incur costs during your studies: accommodation, living expenses, insurance, fees. Information on living costs in Germany (DAAD website)

    Costs for studying

    You will have to pay semester fees for your studies (administration fee, student union, semester ticket, AStA). You can find information about the exact amount, payment deadlines and formalities for the semester fee here: Information on semester fees at the University of Kassel.

    You must transfer the semester fee to the University of Kassel account within 14 days of receiving the request for payment. Otherwise your enrolment will be canceled and your study place will be allocated to another prospective student.

    As bank transfers from abroad are subject to a fee, you should transfer the semester fee after you have received your visa.

    Proof of funding for visa

    Before you start studying, you must prove that you have enough money to finance your studies. You will need a "proof of funding". It is usually required that the "standard requirements" are covered for one year. For further and binding information, please contact the German embassy or consulate in your home country.

    Good to know:

    Scholarships offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

  7. 7.Visa

    As a rule, you need a visa to enter Germany and a residence permit for the rest of your stay. Information on this can be found on the website of the Federal Government: Visum zum Studieren.

    As soon as you have been admitted to the University of Kassel, you can apply for a visa at the German Embassy or a German Consulate in your home country or country of residence. To apply for a visa, you will need admission from the University of Kassel, proof of financial support for your studies and proof of health insurance. Information from the University of Kassel on visas can be found here: Visa, entry and residence issues

Application with foreign certificates