All students without German citizenship are regarded as international students. However, there are particular admissions requirements for different groups.

With a German secondary school diploma > Applicants who have earned a secondary school diploma from a German school either in Germany or abroad must meet the same admissions requirements as German students. They are considered international students  with German diplomas (Bildungsinländer).

Exchange programs > Students who are part of an exchange program and do not intend to graduate from the University of Osnabrück are admitted under simplified conditions.

Students from around the world > > International students applying to study in Osnabrück must meet certain conditions related to their subject and linguistic competence. Their educational background and country of origin also affect the admissions procedure. You will find more information on our students from around the world page.