University of Kassel

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name=University of Kassel
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established=1971
type=Public university
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students=16,748
staff=ca. 2,120
city=Kassel
country=Germany
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website=http://cms.uni-kassel.de/index.php?id=grp-international


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The University of Kassel, founded in 1971, is the newest university in the state of Hesse. The university is in Kassel, and currently has about 16,748 students. There are more than 2,120 staff, including 327 professors and about 900 other academic staff and 1,100 technical and administrative staff.

International summer universities, intensive German language courses and orientation programmes for international students make Kassel an attractive place for studying. At present, students from over 115 countries are enrolled at the University of Kassel.

Each academic year, more than 100 visiting scholars pursue research projects in co-operation with colleagues from the University of Kassel, making a valuable contribution to our academic, social and cultural life. The newly-built International House is located on the campus. It offers accommodation for international guests and is available for meetings, conferences and cultural events.

chools

A wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes is offered in the following fields of study. All study programmes are open to German and international students alike. A range of degrees can be obtained, including the traditional German Diplom degrees, Bachelor and Master degrees, the Artistic Examination or a Doctorate:
*Humanities and Social Sciences
*Economics and Business
*Natural Sciences
*Engineering Sciences
*Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Planning
*International Agriculture and Environmental Protection
*Fine Arts

Interdisciplinary Research

Interdisciplinary research is a priority for the University of Kassel. This includes research co-operation and dialogue with research institutions from all over the world. Our interdisciplinary research centres and institutes:
*Centre for Career and Higher Education Research
*Centre for Environmental Systems Research
*Centre for Interdisciplinary Nanostructure Science and Technology CINSAT
*Institute for Solar Energy Supply Engineering ISET.

Library

The library holds an early medieval text preserved in a manuscript from c.810, known as the Kassel conversations (in German: "Kasseler Gespräche").

chool of Arts

Two Academy Awards in the area of animation films, plus three nominations, have so far been been won by graduates from the Kassel School of Arts.

Centre for Environmental Systems Research

Scientists from Kassel have been investigating how Germany can power itself entirely by renewable energy [ [http://www.blog.thesietch.org/2007/12/30/germany-going-100-renewable-or-yet-another-reason-why-america-is-falling-behind/ Rabid ] ] .

cholars at Kassel

*Volker Braun (professor)
*Barbara Westermann
*Rudolf Schmitt (19th century)

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