Information for Refugees

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Refugees Welcome!

As a university with an international focus, the University of Kassel welcomes refugees to its courses and research programs.

On this page you will find information on the following topics:

You have further questions?

If you have questions about refugee status and studying, please feel free to contact our Refugee & Study Advisory Center. If you have questions about eligibility requirements, the application process, or admission to the University of Kassel, the Study Information will be happy to assist you.

Refugee & Study Advisory Center

Berit Hupke
Campus Center (2nd floor)
Moritzstr. 18, Room 2128a
34127 Kassel

Email: refugees.welcome@uni-kassel.de
Phone: +49 561 804-3277

Office hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Study Information

Campus Center (3rd floor)
Information Desk
34127 Kassel

Email: studieren@uni-kassel.de
Phone: +49 561 804-2205

Information Desk:
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Phone:
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Study Information: Hier geht es direkt zur "Information Studium"

Applying to a Degree Program with Foreign Transcripts

With the Application Guide for International Students, we provide you with a step-by-step guide that walks you through the process of applying to study at the University of Kassel:

Application Guide for International Students

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Are you still unsure whether studying is the right choice for you, or do you not (yet) know which major is a good fit? Take advantage of the wide range of services offered by the Academic Advisory Service to help you find your way:

Academic Advisory Service

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Financing Your Studies

The University of Kassel generally does not charge tuition fees. However, a semester fee is required. In addition, there are living expenses incurred during your studies. A range of financial aid options is available to help cover these costs.

General information on financing your studies can be found here. You can also take advantage of the counseling services offered by the Student Finance Advisor of the Studierendenwerke to obtain further information on financing your studies.

You should also check whether you are eligible for funding through the following programs and take note of the relevant application procedures:

Under certain conditions, students enrolled in the DSH course, the Studienkolleg, and the subsequent degree program at the University of Kassel may be eligible for financial aid under the Federal Students Assistance Act (BAföG). The staff at the Studierendenwerk Kassel are happy to provide you with advice.

Prospective students who are still in the asylum process can apply to the relevant agency (e.g., the social welfare office) to continue receiving asylum seeker benefits before starting their studies.

  • Objective of theProgram: 
    The Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art, and Culture (HMWK) awards scholarships through the HessenFonds to exceptionally talented refugee students, doctoral candidates, and researchers at universities in Hesse, as well as for persecuted and at-risk doctoral candidates and researchers who are still in their home country or in another third country. The funding is intended to support the continuation of studies or an academic career at a public university in Hesse.
  • Scope of Funding
    The HessenFonds scholarship includes the following grant amounts and is initially awarded for two semesters:
    • Students: 300 euros/month
    • Doctoral candidates: 1,200 euros/month
    • Researchers: 2,300 euros/month
  • Application Process
    • For students:
      Please email the complete application documents for students to Berit Hupke by the internal application deadline of December 17, 2025: refugees.welcome[at]uni-kassel[dot]de
    • For doctoral candidates and Researchers:
      Please send the complete application documents for doctoral candidates and Researchers to the Office for Internationalization and International Cooperation: eint-funding[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

We recommend that you seek personal advice in advance. The University of Kassel will review the eligibility requirements for funding with you and nominate qualified applicants to the HMWK. It is not possible to apply directly to the HMWK.

 

 

For more information about the program, please visit the HMWK website.

  • Program Objective
    The “Hilde Domin Program” is designed to enable master’s students and doctoral candidates who are at risk in their home countries to continue their master’s or doctoral studies in Germany.
  • Funding Amount
    Master’s students: 992 euros/month
    Doctoral students: 1,400 euros/month
  • Duration of funding
    Master’s program: Up to 24 months
    Doctoral program: Up to 48 months

  • Nomination and Application Deadlines

    Candidates cannot apply on their own but must be officially nominated to the DAAD by the administration of the University of Kassel. Nomination proposals are submitted by the International Office. For further information, please contact: refugees.welcome[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

     

    Planned start of studies: Summer semester 2027

    • Nomination deadline at the University of Kassel: February 23, 2026
    • Nomination deadline at the DAAD: by March 15, 2026
    • DAAD application period: March 17 through April 15, 2026
       

    Planned start of studies: Winter semester 2027/28

    • Nomination deadline at the University of Kassel: August 20, 2026
    • DAAD nomination deadline: by September 15, 2026
    • Application period: September 17 through October 15, 2026

 

For all further information about the program, please visit the DAAD website.

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External Counseling Services for People with Refugee Backgrounds

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