Application and study guide for international students
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1.Application
uni-assist
As a prospective student (including Germans and EU citizens) with a first professional qualification from abroad, you must always apply via uni-assist. uni-assist is the German service center for international student applications and processes international student applications.
Uploading your documents to the uni-assist portal is the first step. The application is only complete once you have transferred the application fee.
The application procedure is completely online. Please do not send any documents to uni-assist by post.
2.Application
Documents
- I inform myself about the required documents on the study program page.
- I check the country information on the uni-assist website: Country information.
- I read the uni-assist notes on sworn translations: Notarizations and translations.
- I have my documents to be submitted translated into German or English.
- I make digital copies of the original documents and certificates.
3.Application
- I am using a desktop PC or a laptop.
- I open the website of the uni-assist application portal: Apply online.
- I click on "To the online portal" and"Registration". After registering, I receive an activation link by e-mail.
- I then complete the application form and upload the documents.
- I find out about the fees here: Processing costs uni-assist and pay the amount.
- I receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail.
The online application forms are complex and cannot be completed using a smartphone. Take your time and use a laptop or PC.
4.Application
Procedure
- I am waiting for the test result from uni-assist and will submit additional documents if necessary.
uni-assist will check whether you meet the formal requirements for admission to study at the University of Kassel. You will receive the result by e-mail and post after approx. 4-6 weeks. If the formal requirements are met, your data will be forwarded to the University of Kassel.
If you do not meet the formal requirements for admission, your documents will not be forwarded to the University of Kassel.
Procedure once the documents have been received by the University of Kassel
The application is first formally checked: Have all documents been submitted? Have the formal requirements been met?
If it is determined during the process that documents are missing, applicants will be informed of this by e-mail. The e-mail will state the deadline for submission.
Depending on the degree program, it may take up to six weeks before you receive the result. Please refrain from making further enquiries during this time.
5.Commitment
- I will receive a positive decision from the University of Kassel by e-mail.
- If necessary, I will have to submit additional documents.
- I will receive a positive decision from the University of Kassel by e-mail.
6.Visa
As a rule, you need a visa to enter Germany and a residence permit for the rest of your stay. Information on this can be found on the website of the Federal Government: Visum zum Studieren.
As soon as you have been admitted to the University of Kassel, you can apply for a visa at the German Embassy or a German Consulate in your home country or country of residence. To apply for a visa, you will need admission from the University of Kassel, proof of financial support for your studies and proof of health insurance. Information from the University of Kassel on visas can be found here: Visa, entry and residence issues
7.Start of studies
You can find the introductory dates for the summer semester in February and for the winter semester in August here: Introduction dates.
The Welcome Center also offers a Welcome Week for international students: Welcome Week for international students.
An overview of the general semester times can be found here: Semester and course times