Education at the University of Kassel
The University of Kassel offers a wide range of entry opportunities into the public sector - from dual vocational training to a dual degree course or a degree course with a practical component to qualifications with university access.
In all areas, you combine practice and theory and gain extensive insights into the job profile with good prospects.
Image: AdobeStock|#488836997Which course at the University of Kassel are you interested in?
Dual vocational training
Building materials tester
Electronics technician
Specialist for media and information services
IT specialist for application development
and system integration
Gardener
Housekeeper
Farmer
Sports and fitness specialist
Administrative assistant
Dual study program or combined study program
Dual study program: BA Public Administration
Combined degree program: BA Electrical Engineering
Combined degree program: BA Computer Science
Training with university access
Library traineeship
Press traineeship
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The most important answers to your questions
Here you will find answers to questions that are the same for all training occupations. Answers to job-specific questions can be found on the pages of the training occupation.
Yes, this is possible. However, a separate application via the application portal is required for each training occupation.
You must first apply via the application portal of the University of Kassel. You can access this via the respective job advertisement for the training occupation. After a pre-selection, suitable applicants in some training occupations will be invited to an aptitude test. The next step is a personal interview.
Yes, part-time training is generally possible with at least 25 hours per week. However, bear in mind that you must attend vocational school full-time.
As a trainee, you will receive a free state ticket, which you can use on local and regional public transport. Alternatively, you can rent a parking space at the Holländischer Platz location.
With a 5-day week, you have 30 vacation days per year.
Yes, the possibility exists in the form of an internship abroad with financial support from the Erasmus+ program.
The chances of being taken on after training are high, as the University of Kassel offers demand-oriented training.
Advantages of training at the University of Kassel
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| Bischoff, Dorothee Ansprechpartnerin für die Ausbildungsberufe | Image: Sonja Rode ![]() | |
| Happel, Iris Ansprechpartnerin für die Ausbildungsberufe | Image: Sonja Rode ![]() |

