Osnabrück University

Studying at Osnabrück University

Welcome! Here you can find information about studying at Osnabrück University:

 Study programs from A-Z: All Bachelor's and Master's programs at a glance!

 Internationals Welcome: Overview for international students!

 Tips for choosing a degree program: Helpful tips on our study offer!

 Offers for pupils: Taster studies, student for a day and more!

 Contact the Student Advisory Service: Answers to your questions!

 Application and start of studies: Now it's getting serious!

 Contact points and advice: Find the right contact person!

 Dates and deadlines: All semester dates and important deadlines!

 Maps: All maps of the campus!

Find the right degree program:

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We Welcome Our New Students!

From October 1 , the International Office offers a  Welcome Week for international degree-seeking students and international exchange students!

From October 6, our first semester students will get to know their most important contact persons, the campus and their fellow students during the  Introductory Week (Erstiwoche)!

Our  OSKA+ program will help you get started at Osnabrück University!

News

Would you like to see all the news?   To the university news

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What a start: Welcoming Ceremony for Freshers in pictures!

On Tuesday, October 7, we welcomed our new students in the OsnabrückHalle. It was a great morning with you!

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© Peter Leßmann / Markella Moraki

High distinction for Prof. Dr. Renate Zimmer

The sports and educational scientist Prof. Dr. Renate Zimmer has been awarded the Golden Badge of Honor of the German Association for Sports Science (dvs) for her great services to sports science.

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© ISC 2025 Committee and Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR)

International Student Conference 2026 in Indonesia

The Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR) is organizing the 11th International Student Conference (ISC) in Bandung & Jakarta, Indonesia from 26-31 January 2026. All Bachelor and Master students of Osnabrück University can apply to participate!

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Language courses: The registration phase starts soon!

From Chinese to Farsi to Swedish: the University Language Center is once again offering a wide range of language courses in the winter semester! The registration phase starts on October 8 and ends on October 14!

Our Events!

Would you like to see all events?  To the event calendar

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University information day HIT

What should I study? And how can I imagine studying? On Thursday, 20 November, the Central Study Counseling Service Osnabrück (ZSB) is organizing a varied program for prospective students together with the university's schools.

Top-Events

20. Nov

Award of the “Deutschland”-Scholarships

Selected students receive their scholarship certificates in a festive setting, which is sponsored by the federal government, private sponsors, foundations and companies.

20. Nov

Award of the DAAD Prize

Every year, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) honors international students who stand out through exceptional academic achievements or commitment.

Semester Dates

Winter Semester 2025/2026
Induction week: October 6 to 11, 2025
Courses start on October 13, 2025
Christmas vacation: December 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026
Courses end on January 31, 2026

Summer Semester 2026
Re-registration deadline: February 1 to 28, 2026
Courses start on April 7, 2026
Courses end on July 11, 2026

At our University

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About us

Osnabrück University, founded in 1974, has earned an outstanding reputation in research and teaching. Of particular importance: its international orientation and visibility. Around 14,000 students benefit from the "research-based learning" approach. And last but not least, business and university mutually stimulate each other through transfer services.

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Working at the University

A career that fits your life! With 1,800 employees, we are not large and rigid, but manageable and open-minded. We offer the freedom to help shape the university. And we ensure a good work-life balance. This makes us one of the most family-friendly employers in the region.

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UOS Internal

Academic and non-academic staff as well as professors can find all information, regulations and forms relating to the organization of everyday working life under "UOS intern"! We also keep our employees up to date with news from the university administration!

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No Room for Hate and Violence!

The state universities united in the  Landeshochschulkonferenz (LHK) Niedersachsen stand for a diverse and cosmopolitan Germany that is supported by the values of our constitution. Ethnic and inhumane thinking, extremism, anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim racism and racism of any kind, intolerance, exclusion, discrimination and hate speech have no place here. We emphasize the fundamental importance of liberal democracy, the rule of law, security, freedom of expression and academic freedom for the community and universities.

 Read the entire statement of Osnabrück University

We expressly support the  campaign of the state of Lower Saxony against anti-Semitism.