University of Kassel International Summer University: HESSEN
The International Summer University at Kassel welcomes students from all around the world to Kassel! Use your semester break for a character and resume building opportunity that will benefit you a lifetime.
Based on your personal interest you can choose one of the five different summer schools and you will be able to gain useful insights in the chosen field of study and improve your intercultural communication skills in a highly international learning environment. The university program is combined with several leisure time activities, such as workshops, excursions and a German language course, which is offered at different levels.
Field of Study
- Art
- Engineering
- History
- Intercultural Communications
- Literature
- Politics
- Sustainability
For more detailed information about these courses go to the ISU Kassel Academic Program website.
Credit Equivalent
4-6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 4-6 ECTS is successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
See the ISU Kassel Travel Information, Visa and Insurance webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the standard UQ Student Eligibility Criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by ISU Kassel. Students will be selected via an internal Global Experiences team selection committee, as well as an internal Hessen evaluation.
Applicants must complete the UQ online application and provide their completed Hessen Application with the following attachments:
- Copy of Passport picture page
- Resume or CV
- Official Academic Transcript
Successful applicants will be nominated to the Hessen State Government by UQ after the selection committee meeting following the application deadline. Following your nomination, you may be required to submit additional application information directly to the host university.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Exchange. Therefore, tuition is paid to UQ and can be deferred to HECS if eligible.
Additional day-to-day living expenses (such as meals) are not included, please see the host university website for more information.
Accommodation
Accommodation is arranged as part of the program and therefore, there is no additional cost. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the host university website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 10 March 2025
Program Dates
Start: 24 June 2025
End: 19 July 2025
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Kassel, Germany (In-person)
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.