Introductory events and beginning of the studies

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This degree program starts in both the summer and winter semesters.
The dates for the course starting in April 2025 will be published in February 2025 at the latest.
Until then, you can get an impression of the courses offered last year.

The most important dates and offers for the start of studies

Introductory events: Monday, 13.10.25 - Thursday, 16.10.25

Lecture period: 16.10.25 - 13.02.26

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 16.10.2025

Lecture-free period: 20.12.2025 up to and including 11.01.2026

In the summer semester 2026, the introductory events for your respective degree program will take place between Thursday, 09.04.26, Friday, 10.04.2026 and/or Monday, 13.04.2026. Participation in the introductory events is highly recommended.

The regular courses begin on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The course period ends on July 17, 2026.

Tuesday after Whitsun (25 May 26) and so-called bridge days (Fridays after Ascension Day 15 May 26 and Corpus Christi 05 June 26) are not free of events.

Between admission and matriculation:

On OpenMoodle you can get information about study organization, hints for preparation of your studies, and other topics.

How to register for OpenMoodle

  1. If you are using OpenMoodle for the first time, press the button "Neues Konto anlegen?".
  2. Then you can create an account ("Anmeldename") with password ("Kennwort"). You have to enter you e-mail twice, your first and last name. In the last line you have to agree to the Data privacy rules (English version available accessible via link).
  3. Your entry point is the OpenMoodle course for new Master students in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. A link will forward you from there to the specific course for MSc Nanoscience students (also directly accessible via https://openmoodle.uni-kassel.de/course/view.php?id=153).

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Introduction to the Faculty

Welcome to the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences!

We are very pleased that you have decided to complete your studies - and thus a very important part of your training - with us! It is our aim to offer you a well-organized, modern range of courses. Modern teaching content will make you fit for a career in research, development, production or teaching, and our support and information offers will help you not to lose track even if you have questions or need help. We look forward to seeing you at our family location in the AVZ on Heinrich-Plett-Straße!

Introduction to the Faculty: Zur Fachbereichswebseite

Location Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40

Location Heinrich-Plett-Straße

Location Heinrich-Plett-Straße: Zur Karte

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