Founded in 1971, the University of Kassel is the newest university in the state of Hessen. Current enrolment is approximately 23.696 students. "The university also employs more than 3.265 staff, including 303 professors as well as approximately 1.484 additional academic staff and 1,246 technical and administrative staff. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes in the fields of: Humanities and Social Sciences Economics, Business and Law Natural Sciences and Mathematics Engineering and Computer Sciences Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Planning Organic Agriculture Sciences and Environmental Protection Fine Arts All study programmes are open to German and international students and the university offers a range of degrees, including the traditional German Diplom as well as Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees. "