University of Kassel, Germany

General Overview:

The University of Kassel is a distinguished institution situated in Kassel, Germany, renowned for its diverse array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple fields. The university boasts a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and community engagement, making it an ideal destination for international students seeking academic excellence.

Application and Course Timeline:

| Application Deadline: | Summer Semester: January 15 | Winter Semester: July 15 (Arts June 15) | | --- | --- | --- |

Eligibility Criteria:

Courses and Grading:

For all courses and seminars you attend at the University of Kassel you will receive ECTS points. These indicate the amount of work required for a course. Depending on the course, you have to fulfill different requirements (e.g. written exam, term paper, presentation, etc.), which may be graded. You must pass these exams in order to receive ECTS for the course. As a rule, 30 ECTS must be earned per semester. To avoid problems, please check with your home university.
Language of instruction: English and German
Language course: All exchange students can already participate in the ERASMUS pre-course German of the Language Center of the University of Kassel before the start of lectures. The intensive course lasts 2 weeks and is subject to a fee for all participants. [80 €, additional costs of up to 15 € may arise for individually purchased teaching material. If the language center provides the teaching material, the course fee increases accordingly at cost price.]

For all courses and seminars you attend at the University of Kassel you will receive ECTS points. These indicate the amount of work required for a course. Depending on the course, you have to fulfill different requirements (e.g. written exam, term paper, presentation, etc.), which may be graded. You must pass these exams in order to receive ECTS for the course. As a rule, 30 ECTS must be earned per semester. To avoid problems, please check with your home university.

Language of instruction: English and German

Language course: All exchange students can already participate in the ERASMUS pre-course German of the Language Center of the University of Kassel before the start of lectures. The intensive course lasts 2 weeks and is subject to a fee for all participants. [80 €, additional costs of up to 15 € may arise for individually purchased teaching material. If the language center provides the teaching material, the course fee increases accordingly at cost price.]

Housing, Accommodation and Transport:

| As an exchange student, you have the opportunity to apply for a room in the Studierendenwerk dormitory. Application deadlines are as follows:

July 15 for the winter semester (October to March).
January 15 for the summer semester (April to September).

Please submit your application to the Studierendenwerk in time: www.studierendenwerk-kassel.de/wohnheimantrag/.
While the majority of students are typically accommodated in dormitories, in the rare event that this option is unavailable, you have the alternative of seeking shared rooms or private apartments. Information regarding this can be located in Welcome Center.

Visa Requirements:

For stays in Germany of up to 90 days per half-year, a Schengen visa (C visa) is generally sufficient for entry. However, it's important to note that the Schengen visa cannot be extended beyond three months. If you plan to stay longer, you'll need to apply for a Germany visa (D visa) in your home country or country of residence. For accurate and legally binding information regarding visa requirements and necessary documents, please contact the German embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

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