The Universität Kassel is an interdisciplinary center for research and teaching with over 100 degree programs. It promotes sustainability, inclusion, and innovative problem-solving. As a "Gründerhochschule," it actively supports knowledge transfer and the startup culture.
Universität Kassel, the northernmost university in Hesse, was founded in 1971 as a comprehensive university and has carried its current name since 2003. It is characterized by a wide range of study programs and a strong interdisciplinary orientation that enables innovative problem-solving.
Study Programs: The university offers over a hundred different study programs in eleven subject areas, from engineering and natural sciences to humanities and social sciences[1][3].
Research: Focus areas include environmental, climate, and energy research, information technology design, nanostructure sciences, and educational research. Interdisciplinary research centers such as INCHER-Kassel and the Kassel Institute for Sustainability are central[1].
Knowledge Transfer: The university actively promotes knowledge transfer and entrepreneurial culture, which earned it the title of "Gründerhochschule"[1].
Universität Kassel pursues a mission based on interdisciplinary collaboration, practical orientation, and innovation. It places great importance on promoting sustainability and inclusion as well as supporting students with disabilities[1][2].
