Introduction and start of studies

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The most important dates and offers for the start of your studies

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 point: Nora-Platiel-Straße 6 (student council room)
Organized by the FB07 student council

Evening program at the Start-Up Bar

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 58, 34119 Kassel
Organized by the VWI university group and the Student Council 07

 

Tuesday, October 13, 26

Afternoon program: Kassel city scavenger hunt

Time: starting at 4:00 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 p.m.
Meeting point: Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 24, 34119 Kassel
Organized by the VWI University Group + Student Council 07

 

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Amphitheater 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 PM
Meeting point: Nora-Platiel Straße 4-6

Monday, October 12, 26
Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Nora-Platiel-Str. 6, Room 0213
Instructors: Prof. Dr. Astrid Dannenberg, Sophie Charlotte Klatt

Welcome to the Master’s program in Sustainable Business Management.

At the orientation session, you’ll learn a little more about the Sustainable Business program and how the program is structured, and you’ll have the chance to meet a few faculty members as well as student representatives. Attendance is strongly recommended.
You will receive more detailed information about the introductory session and your fellow students’ unofficial first-semester program via email in early October.

We look forward to seeing you!

During the 2026–27 winter semester, the orientation sessions for your respective degree programs will take place between Monday, October 12, 2026, and Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Attendance at these orientation sessions is strongly recommended.

Regular classes begin on Thursday, October 15, 26

The semester ends on February 12, 27

Lecture-free period: December 19, 26, through January 10, 27, inclusive

The department introduces itself

Welcome to the Department of Economics!
We offer you a wide range of future-oriented degree courses based on business administration and economics with exciting links to law, education, engineering, sustainability, psychology, social and health care. With a degree from the Faculty of Business and Economics (FB07), you will gain a first-class academic qualification and open up successful career opportunities in science/research or business practice.
Our department consists of 4 institutes:

Institute for Vocational Education and Training (IBB),
Institute of Business Administration (IBWL),
Institute of Economics (IVWL),
Institute of Business Law (IWR).

Let our dedicated team of top-class Professors and academic and administrative staff support you. Our faculty has around 7,000 students and offers you an inspiring environment for your studies.
Immerse yourself in our interdisciplinary research profile and discover fascinating focus areas such as "Economic Behavior and Governance (EB&Go)", "Digital Transformation (DITRA)", "Skills Acquisition & Entrepreneurship (KENT)" and "Sustainability, Energy and Environment (NEU)". We maintain a close exchange with companies, public administration and vocational schools in order to jointly advance research and teaching. With us, you can expect a wide range of opportunities to exchange ideas with students and scientists internationally.
Ready for an exciting journey into the world of business? Discover your passion at FB 07, expand your knowledge and launch your career with us.

We look forward to getting to know you personally during our induction week and laying the foundations for your successful studies together!

The department introduces itself: To the department website

Campus Holländischer Platz, Mönchebergstr. 7

Campus Holländischer Platz

Campus Holländischer Platz: To the map

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