Studying in Kassel

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Are you interested in studying at the University of Kassel and have obtained your degree outside of Germany? Then you are in the right place! We will guide you through the process step by step.

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Part I: Planning a study visit

You have found a degree programme. What happens now? Here we describe the requirements and the application procedure.

Step by step guide

The requirements

  1. 1.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.

  2. 2.Language

    Depending on the degree program, the language of instruction may be German, English, or even both German and English. You must provide proof of your language proficiency by submitting a language certificate as part of your application for admission.

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

    My German skills aren't good enough. What can I do?

    Once you have completed at least 600 documented class hours and reached level B1, you can apply for a preparatory language course. There, you’ll be prepared for the DSH exam. You can take the exam after completing at least 1,000 class hours and reaching level C1—including at the University of Kassel. Further information is available here: German Language Exam for University Admission (DSH)

    Exceptions:

    For the following degree programs, only proof of DSH-1 is required: Product Design (program at the Academy of Fine Arts) and the master’s program in English and American Studies.
    For the Fine Arts and Visual Communication programs, only proof of German proficiency at the B1 level is required for application—further information can be found on the Academy of Fine Arts’ website.

    German Language Test for University Admission (DSH)

    Language Proficiency Requirement for Admission to the Academy of Fine Arts

    English and American Studies (Master’s)

The application procedure

Do you meet the requirements? Great. Then let's continue with the application process.

On the website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) you will find a general description of the allocation of study places in Germany. You are welcome to read it in advance. The link is below.

1. the deadline by which you can apply can be found on the respective study program page.

2 In addition to the above-mentioned requirements, there may be program-specific requirements. You can also find these on the course page.

3. submit your application to a central office for international applicants: uni-assist. We provide a link to instructions below (it's worth checking in advance!) and describe the entire procedure in detail on the respective degree program page.

Please come back here afterwards. Then we will continue with the concrete planning of your stay.

Helpful information:

Once you have applied and been accepted, you can continue here:

Once you have applied and been accepted, you can continue here:: Planning, arrival and start of studies