Germany: Kassel (May and June)

Wednesday, May 6 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026 

(7 weeks)

This is the 1st year that the University of Toronto will be offering summer courses in Kassel, Germany. This program offers a unique opportunity for students to fully immerse themselves in the German language and culture. Unlike in any other program, students participating in the Kassel program will live with a host family. Ultimately, it makes for a 24/7 German language learning experience. 

Classes will take place on Universität Kassel campus. University of Toronto professors or professors from other Canadian universities will be teaching these courses.

In 2026, the Germany Summer Abroad program will be offering the 200 and 300-level courses (TENTATIVE)

• GER200Y1
• GER300Y1

Course prerequisites and requirements will be posted shortly.

Kassel

• State: Northern Hesse (Central Germany)
• Population (2024): 197,065 

Fun Facts

• Germany's 4th greenest city
• World's first permanent theater building (Ottoneum)
• Grimm brothers began writing the German Dictionary in Kassel
• World's first renewable energy university- Uni Kassel

Touristic Attractions (Must-See)

Herkules

Driving into Kassel, you will see the Herkules Monument from miles away. Herkules (all 71 meters of him) watches over Kassel. Located in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Herkules is the first stop of the Wasserspiele (water features). The Wasserspiele is a much sought-after event which takes place at 14:30 every Wednesday and Sunday. Without a doubt, the trick fountains are a must-see. If you have not seen the Wasserspiele, then you have not seen Kassel.  

Orangerie

Within walking distance of where classes take place, there is the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wilhelmshöhe Park. Students love to play frisbee and have picnics in the picturesque gardens of this 18th-century park.  

Grimmwelt Kassel Museum

Visit the amazing Grimmwelt Kassel Museum, which narrates the life story of the fairytale forefathers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.

Questions? Email: CSSG.abroad.wdw@utoronto.ca or book a virtual appointment.