History
In 1971, the University of Kassel was founded as a comprehensive university during the time of the educational reforms. It provided first and second level degree programmes and had a strong focus on application and practice, characteristics now established throughout Europe.
Education
Few other German universities offer as wide a range in courses of study as Kassel does. From natural sciences and engineering all the way to the arts and humanities– the University of Kassel's unique profile offers numerous fascinating opportunities. Our traditionally strong subjects are the humanities, cultural and social studies as well as teacher education. Environmentally-orientated education and promotion of young talent are also University of Kassel trademarks.
Research
Many Kassel research projects are dedicated to furthering scientific fields to the very edge of their range. This is why research is organized not only by marking the classic distinction between faculties.
Career
In our Job portal database students and alumni can find over 150 new jobs, internships, and student job opportunities each month.
University of Kassel Key Statistics & Highlights
- #801 Ranking
- 6 Courses
- Public Institution Type
University of Kassel Overview
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University of Kassel Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 18.2% Germany
Top 13.6% Worldwide
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Academic Ranking of World Universities
801
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1212
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 59 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1049 | 1153 | 1212 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The study enquiries ("Information Studium") is the contact point for students and prospective students who have general questions about studying at the University of Kassel. We can provide information on a variety of university-related issues and, if necessary, refer you to more specialised student support services.
Housing services
Cheap accommodation in Kassel is scarce. It can often take weeks to find accommodation, therefore it is advised to start looking as soon as possible.
Library services
Our library system is represented at the six locations of the university. Main location is the campus library on the Dutch Square (HoPla), which also houses the library administration.
Medical services
Citizens of the EU are covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), if they have insurance protection in their country of origin or counrty of current residence. EHIC is sufficient for a study period in Germany. In order to enrol as a student at the University of Kassel it is neccesary to have proof of German health insurance cover.
Campus life
The University of Kassel central campus is located at Holländischer Platz on the edge of downtown Kassel. The former premises of the Henschel Company are home to the Faculties of Human Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Planning, Economics and Management, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The International Studies Centre, the IT Service Centre, and University of Kassel administration are also located here. The library building is the heart of the campus. It provides access to approximately 1.9 million volumes, including 30,000 current periodicals and global electronic media.
Sports facilities
In Kassel, there are numerous sports clubs and facilities available:
- Skateboarding
- Basketball
- Football/soccer
- Table tennis
- Fitness training
- Volleyball
- Chess
- Karate
- Handball
- Weightlifting
- Dance
- Badminton
Student clubs
The Student Council is a group of students who are committed to the department in their free time. They have the opportunity to participate in various committees and to help shape the university landscape. The self-imposed task of the student council is to constantly improve studying and the atmosphere at the location.
University of Kassel Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Germany Country
Kassel City
University of Kassel Student Reviews & Awards
3.6
Based on 20 reviews
- 5 Star 4 Reviews
- 4 Star 7 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
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