Introductory and beginning of the studies

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The most important dates and offers for the start of studies

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Nordbahnhofstr. 1a, Witzenhausen, Großen Aula
Lecturer: Ute Gilles

Dear SIA student,
we welcome you to the joint master’s program in Sustainable International Agriculture. We look forward to meeting you. An intensive orientation period before the start of the program will give you the best possible start to your studies.
More information is available online.

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.

Study in English - Live in German

Learning German early on helps you make friends, build community, and can even open up possible career opportunities - making Kassel feel more like a home.

The Faculty Organic Agricultural Sciences

Dear SIA students,
we are happy to welcome you in the joint master program Sustainable International Agriculture offered by the Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences at University of Kassel and the Faculty of Agriculture at University of Göttingen. 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.

In case you have more questions you are welcome to contact our student tutors tutor-int@uni-kassel.de or me u.gilles@uni-kassel.de

Best regards,
Ute Gilles

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