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

Friday, October 9, 26

Pub Tasting Tour

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Kurt-Wolters-Str. 3, 34125 Kassel (Glaskasten building)
Organized by the VWI university group

Monday, October 12, 26

Icebreaker Games with the Student Council

Time: 4:00 PM
Meeting place: Nora-Platiel-Straße 6 (student council room)
Organized by the FB07 student council

Evening program at the Start-Up Bar

Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting point: Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 58, 34119 Kassel
Organized by the VWI university group + Student Council 07

Tuesday, October 13, 26

Afternoon program: Kassel city scavenger hunt

Time: 3:00 PM
Meeting point: Amphitheater (right on Henschelstraße 2-4, 34127 Kassel); organized by the VWI University Group

Evening program at the Irish Pub

Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting point: Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 24, 34119 Kassel
Organized by the VWI University Group and Student Council 07

-> Open to all degree programs in the department,

Wednesday, October 14, 26

Amphi Festival

Time: 3:00 PM
Meeting point: Amphitheater (right on Henschelstraße 2–4)
Organized by the VWI University Group

Opening remarks by the President

Time: 5:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Campus Center, Moritzstr. 18

Friday, October 16, 26

Open Academic Advising Session Hosted by the Student Council

Time: 3:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Nora-Platiel Straße 4–6

Monday, October 12, 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz Campus, Campus Center, Lecture Hall 2 (Moritzstraße 18)
Instructors: Prof. Dr. Christian Klein and Prof. Dr. Peter Eberl

Dear Students,

A warm welcome to the Bachelor’s program in Economics!
On October 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Prof. Dr. Christian Klein will welcome you to our general orientation event. Following that, starting at 11:00 a.m., Prof. Dr. Peter Eberl will introduce you to the Examination Board. Starting at 12:00 p.m. and on October 13, 2026, your fellow students will lead tutorials to give you a practical insight into everyday student life.

We look forward to seeing you!

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