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How much does University of Kassel cost for international students?
The University of Kassel is a state university in Hesse and charges no tuition fees for Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike. Only its postgraduate continuing-education Master's programmes, run through the university's management school (UNIKIMS), charge their own fees.
Every student pays the semester contribution. For winter 2026/27 it is 409.27 EUR and includes the Deutschlandticket for travel across Germany. The amount is set each semester, so it can change.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's and consecutive Master's | No tuition fees |
| Semester contribution | 409.27 EUR (winter 2026/27) |
| of which Deutschlandticket | 226.80 EUR |
| of which Studierendenwerk Kassel | 106 EUR |
| of which administration fee | 50 EUR |
| of which student body and other small funds | 26.47 EUR |
| Late re-registration | 30 EUR extra |
No tuition does not mean no proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year (2026), usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
Applicants with international certificates apply through uni-assist. Application periods run from 1 March to 15 July for the winter semester and from 1 September to 15 January for the summer semester.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (international certificates) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's and Master's | Winter | 15 July |
| Bachelor's and Master's (programmes with a summer intake) | Summer | 15 January |
| International Food Business and Consumer Studies (M.Sc.) | Winter | Usually 1 March for non-EU applicants; confirm with the university |
| Studienkolleg (preparatory course) | Winter | 1 June |
| Other programmes with different dates | Winter / summer | See the programme page |
Some programmes set different, sometimes earlier, dates, listed on each programme page. The International Food Business and Consumer Studies date comes from mygermanuniversity.com, so check it on the programme page before you apply. Applicants with German degrees apply directly and may have later dates for some Master's programmes, so a later date on a programme page may not apply to you.
How many programmes are taught in English?
The University of Kassel offers 12 Master's programmes taught in English. Bachelor's programmes are taught in German.
- Agriculture, Ecology and Societies
- Economic Behaviour and Governance
- Electrical Communication Engineering (M.Sc.)
- European Master in Business Studies
- Functional Safety Engineering
- Global Political Economy and Development
- International Food Business and Consumer Studies (M.Sc.), joint degree with Fulda University of Applied Sciences
- Labour Policies and Globalisation
- Mathematics
- Nanoscience
- Physics
- Sustainable International Agriculture (M.Sc.), joint degree with the University of Göttingen
The fee-based, part-time Master's programmes of the university's management school (UNIKIMS) are not included. Check the language of instruction on each programme page before you apply.
About University of Kassel
The University of Kassel is a public university in Kassel, Hesse, founded in 1971. In winter 2025/26 it had 21,131 students. Its main campus at Holländischer Platz is close to the city centre, its organic agriculture faculty is based in Witzenhausen, and the Kassel School of Art and Design is part of the university.
Sustainability is a focus of its teaching and research, including renewable energy, climate and urban development.
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