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:

News

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Mourning for Dr. Rosemarie Rigol

Osnabrück University mourns the loss of Dr. Rosemarie Mathilde Rigol, who passed away on November 11, 2025 at the age of 93. From 1981 to 1996, she held the professorship "German Language (Primary Level)" at the School of Language and Literary Studies.

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Why flood warnings are often ignored

Why are flood warnings so often ignored? Prof. Dr. Britta Höllermann from Osnabrück University is investigating this. The UNDRR (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) has now also picked up on her article.

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Apply now: Graduation scholarships, postdoc funding & more!

Osnabrück University supports young female researchers and gender equality projects via the pool for the advancement of women. Information on how to apply can be found on the website until January 15, 2026!

© Simone Reukauf

Osnabrück University presents IKW Connect Award for the first time

The Institute of Cognitive Science (IKW) at Osnabrück University has presented the IKW Connect Awards to three interdisciplinary research projects for the first time.

Our Events!

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The early bird dances cheaper : University Ball on June 5, 2026: Early bird promotion!

Early Bird Tickets for the legendary University Ball are now available at a reduced price of €25 (for students and employees of the university) until January 4, 2026. For everyone else, they are available for €30. The checkroom fee is included in the admission price.

Not only students are invited to join in the festive celebrations, but anyone who likes to dance, swing and have a good time.

Top-Events

05. Mar

Funding Awards Ceremony

We celebrate the awarding of significant theses and outstanding engagement by students, financed by regional and national sponsors.

25. Jun

Prize for Outstanding Academic Teaching

The university awards three Hans Mühlenhoff Prizes for outstanding academic teaching. A special aspect is that students nominate their favorites among the teaching staff themselves.

03. Jul

Doctoral Awards Ceremony

Jointly with the City of Osnabrück, the University congratulates its doctoral graduates on successfully completing their doctoral thesis in the Schlossaula at Osnabrück University and the Friedenssaal in the town hall.

All  top events at a glance

Semester Dates

Winter Semester 2025/2026
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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Our university: No room for hate and violence!

Freedom of expression, artistic freedom, freedom of the press and academic freedom are among the fundamental and inalienable rights granted and protected by our Basic Law.

Osnabrück University (UOS) emphasizes the special responsibility associated with these fundamental rights in the opening article of its constitution: Osnabrück University "fulfils its tasks in freedom, within the framework of its self-administration and obligation towards human rights, the environment and the peaceful and civil development of humanity".

This obligation applies to all areas of research and teaching - and to every member of our university.