Introduction and start of studies

The content on this page was translated automatically.

The most important dates and offers for the start of your studies

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

 

VWI Activities:
The university chapterof the VWI (Association of German Industrial Engineers) is organizing a social program for the orientation days. It’s the perfect way to get to know your fellow students, the campus, and the city of Kassel better. The program will be posted here as soon as it’s available.
You can also find the latest information on the Instagram account (@vwikassel) and on the website.

 

Freshman Week Afternoon Program Organized by the VWI and the Student Council

Monday, October 13, 2025 (Free drinks)

Icebreaker games organized by the student council

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Katerbar (meet at the student council room at Nora-Platiel-Straße 6)

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Meeting point: Nora-Platiel-Straße 6

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

City Scavenger Hunt

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Starting point: Wingraum at Nora-Platiel-Straße 4, near the amphitheater

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Amphitheater Festival

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater next to Henschelstraße at Hopla

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

The department introduces itself

Welcome to the Department of Economics!
We offer you a wide range of future-oriented degree courses based on business administration and economics with exciting links to law, education, engineering, sustainability, psychology, social and health care. With a degree from the Faculty of Business and Economics (FB07), you will gain a first-class academic qualification and open up successful career opportunities in science/research or business practice.
Let our dedicated team of top-class Professors and academic and administrative staff support you. Our faculty has around 7,000 students and offers you an inspiring environment for your studies.
We maintain a close exchange with companies, public administration and vocational schools in order to jointly advance research and teaching. We offer you a wide range of opportunities for international exchange with students and academics.
Ready for an exciting journey into the world of business? Discover your passion at FB 07 and start your career with us.

We look forward to getting to know you personally during our induction week and laying the foundations for your successful studies together!

The department introduces itself: To the department website

Campus Holländischer Platz, Campuscenter

Campus Holländischer Platz

Campus Holländischer Platz: To the map

Go-Link of this page: www.uni-kassel.de/go/m_wiing_studienbeginn