Introductory and beginning of the studies

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The most important dates and offers for the start of studies

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Nordbahnhofstr. 1a, Witzenhausen, Kleine Aula
Lecturer: Ute Gilles

Dear IFBC student,
we are pleased to welcome you to the joint master’s program in International Food Business and Consumer Studies. We look forward to meeting you. An intensive orientation period prior to the start of the semester will give you the best possible start to your studies.
More information is available online.

In the winter semester of 2026/27, the orientation events for your respective degree program will take place between Monday, October 12, 2026, and Friday, October 16, 2026. Participation in the orientation events is highly recommended.

Regular classes begin on Monday, October 19, 2026. The semester ends on February 12, 2027.

In the winter semester 2026/27 the introductory events for your respective degree program will take place between Monday, 12.10.26 and Wednesday, 14.10.26. Participation in the introductory events is highly recommended.

The regular courses begin on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The course period ends on February 12, 2027.

Lecture-free period over Christmas and New Year: Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027 inclusive.

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The Faculty Organic Agricultural Sciences

Dear IFBC students,
we are happy to welcome you in the joint master program International Food Business and Consumer Studies offered by the Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences at University of Kassel and Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Nutritional, Food and Consumer Sciences. We are looking forward to meeting you soon. Prior to study start, there will be an intensive introduction to your master's program to give you the best possible start into your studies starting October 2025 at Witzenhausen campus.

In June/July we will provide you with more and detailed information about the introduction period and the study organization.

Best regards,
Ute Gilles

Campus Witzenhausen, Steinstraße

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