About the Program
Design permeates our everyday lives. No matter what people do, they are always accompanied by products: Whether as technical devices, industrial products, in the form of furniture, clothing, accessories or even analog and digital spaces and entire systems - design is omnipresent and is often responsible for how people structure their everyday lives, how they maintain social relationships and assign value to experiences. The Product Design course at the Kunsthochschule Kassel integrates various areas including inventiveness, craftsmanship, knowledge of materials, technologies, manufacturing processes, aesthetic developments, and critical knowledge of social, societal and political conditions. In projects and seminars, students learn how things are designed, tested in prototypes and finally realized. They work closely with professors, have access to various workshops and digital tools, and can gradually develop their own ideas.
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Design permeates our everyday lives. No matter what people do, they are always accompanied by products: Whether as technical devices, industrial products, in the form of furniture, clothing, accessories or even analog and digital spaces and entire systems - design is omnipresent and is often responsible for how people structure their everyday lives, how they maintain social relationships and assign value to experiences. The Product Design course at the Kunsthochschule Kassel integrates various areas including inventiveness, craftsmanship, knowledge of materials, technologies, manufacturing processes, aesthetic developments, and critical knowledge of social, societal and political conditions. In projects and seminars, students learn how things are designed, tested in prototypes and finally realized. They work closely with professors, have access to various workshops and digital tools, and can gradually develop their own ideas.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Product Design at Universität Kassel?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Product Design at Universität Kassel
Is Product Design at Universität Kassel taught in German or English? ▼
This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Product Design programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Product Design at Universität Kassel? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Product Design? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Universität Kassel — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.