International students after application

Planning before the start of the study

1. 1.Living

   In Germany, admission to the study  isnot connected with accommodation; i.e. you have to look for a room/ very early.

   The University of Kassel is spread over six locations. First of all, find out about the respective location of your desired study program on the study program page: Contact and Locations

   Studierendenwerk Kassel is in charge of the dormitories on campus and offers a housing exchange: Studierendenwerk Kassel - International Students.

   The Studierendenwerk also offers the possibility to rent a room for the coming semester already from home. Please inform yourself in time about the registration deadlines, because there is only a certain number of rooms available: Student Voucher

   Further information about housing can also be found here: Housing

2. 2.Funding

   You will incur costs during your studies: accommodation, living expenses, insurance, fees. Information on living costs in Germany (DAAD website)

   Costs for studying

   Fees are charged each semester (administration fee, student union, semester ticket, AStA). You can find information about the exact amount, payment deadlines and formalities for the semester fee here: Information on semester fees at the University of Kassel.

   You must transfer the semester fee to the University of Kassel account within 14 days of receiving the request for payment. Otherwise your enrolment will be canceled and your place will be given to another prospective student.

   As bank transfers from abroad are subject to a fee, you should transfer the semester fee after you have received your visa.

   Proof of funding for visa

   Before you start studying, you must prove that you have enough money to finance your studies. You will need a "proof of funding". It is usually required that the "standard requirements" are covered for one year. For further and binding information, please contact the German embassy or consulate in your home country.

   Good to know:

   Scholarships offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

3. 3.Visa

   As a rule, you need a visa to enter Germany and a residence permit for your further stay. Information on this can be found, among other places, on the website of the German government: Visum zum Studieren.

   As soon as you have been admitted by 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 the admission letter from the University of Kassel, proof of study funding, and proof of health insurance. Information from the University of Kassel on visas can be found here: Visa, Entry and Residence Issues.

4. 4.Health insurance

   In Germany, health insurance is compulsory for all citizens. You can get a comprehensive overview on the federal government's health insurance website

   You can find our information on this topic here: Information on insurance

5. 5.Stay with family

   Information on staying with children is available at: Studying with family

Arrival, start of studies

1. 1.Journey and arrival

   • I am planning my journey to Germany: Transport connections to Kassel
   • Where do I arrive?

   • Where do I pick up my keys?
   • Where can I go shopping on weekends/holidays?
   • I register with the landlord's confirmation of residence at the citizens' office in the city.

   • I apply for my residence permit at the immigration office.

   • I open a bank account.

   Tenancy agreement and housing provider confirmation

   When you move in, you will receive the co-contract and a housing provider confirmation from the landlord, which you must present when registering at the Citizens' Registration Office. It is best to print out this confirmation and have the landlord sign it when you move in.

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   Bank account
   You will need an account at a German financial institution to pay bills or your rent. Once you have opened an account (also called a giro account), you will receive an EC card. With this you can also make cashless payments in most stores as well as withdraw money from ATMs. If you work in Germany, your salary will also be transferred to your German bank account.