Hessen: International Summer University ISU Kassel | Brothers Grimm – Fairy Tales in Context

Four-week short programme on fairy-tale studies and the Brothers Grimm in their historical and social context, combined with intensive German language training and place-based study in Kassel.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published.

English requirements

English at CEFR B2 level is required for the ISU seminars.

German requirements

German: All levels

Accepted bachelor fields

Open to participants with backgrounds in humanities, cultural studies, literature, history, German studies, or related fields.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

No

Tuition fee

2,590 EUR programme fee for the 4-week ISU 2026 intake; a 200 EUR early-bird discount applies for registrations by 31 March 2026.

Semester contribution

None

ECTS credits

10

Funding info

Tuition: 2,590 EUR programme fee for the 4-week ISU 2026 intake; a 200 EUR early-bird discount applies for registrations by 31 March 2026. Semester contribution: None

Participants strengthen cultural-analysis, humanities, and intercultural communication skills relevant to further study and cultural or educational contexts.

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