Introduction and start of studies

At the University of Kassel there is not the an introductory event. Rather, there is an extensive offer of different "Veranstalter:innen":

• On the one hand, the departments offer an official program. This type of introductory event is about the subject of study: What is this subject thematically about? Which majors are offered in Kassel? Which professors and subject areas determine the content? So: by all means attend and ask questions!
• For some (not all) courses and subjects we recommend participation in preliminary courses. Pre-courses are aimed at first-year students who would like to refresh their knowledge in certain subjects. The preliminary courses start before the introduction dates.
• Often the student councils also offer introductory courses. The student council is part of the student self-organization and deals with the specific questions of the students of a department. In terms of content, it deals with questions about the course of studies, the organization of the curriculum, the organization of learning and examinations. The student councils thus offer help with the question of how best to study this subject.
• In addition, there are "welcome events": First semester welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.

Important terms explained

Semester opening and short presentation of all courses in product design, presentation of the new basic class product design for all students with all product design lecturers at the Kunsthochschule and introduction to product design studies.

Monday 14.10.24

• 11:00 - 12:30
  Welcoming the first semester students
  Location: Menzelstraße 13-15, Kunsthochschule, lecture hall
  Lecturer: Prof. Lutz Pankow, Natascha Burk
• 14:00 - 17:00
  First semester introduction
  Location: Menzelstraße 13-15, Kunsthochschule, basic class, atrium, room 0221
  Lecturer: Prof. Lutz Pankow, Natascha Burk

First semester welcome for all students starting their studies at the Kunsthochschule Kassel in the winter semester 24/25: Information can be found here:

Monday, 14.10.24 at 18:00

Lecture period: 14.10.24 - 14.02.25

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 17.10.24

Lecture-free period: 21.12.24 up to and including 12.01.25