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Funding in the millions: University heads "AI Real Lab Agriculture"
Lower Saxony is both a proven science location and an agricultural state - and is therefore particularly predestined for the "AI-Reallabor Agrar" (RLA), which is now being set up under the leadership of Osnabrück University with seven other partners.
 to the press release

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: StudyNavi & tips on the courses on offer!

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

 Contact the Student Advisory Service: Answers to questions about the courses on offer!

 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!

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Apply for the winter semester

You can now apply to study at Osnabrück University in the winter semester 2025/26! Please note the different deadlines for the degree programs!

 Information on the application procedure

News

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

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Osnabrück University welcomes international students for summer program

In July, Osnabrück University once again welcomes numerous international students for the summer schools. The program includes not only lessons, but also excursions in and around Osnabrück.

 To the press release
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Insights into the lecture hall: University invites you to an information day

On Monday, July 14, from 10 a.m., the School of Law at Osnabrück University invites prospective students and prospective students to get to know the range of courses on offer.

 To the press release
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University music invites you to two major concerts

University music is joining forces again this summer semester: the program includes the symphonic psalm "Le Roi David".

 To the press release
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56 doctorates honored

Commitment and perseverance led them to this moment: on Friday, July 4, 56 doctoral graduates and their families and friends were invited to the Doctoral Awards Ceremony in the Schlossaula and Friedenssaal of the town hall.

 to the press release

Our Events!

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

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Welcoming Ceremony for our First Semester Students

The University President welcomes all "freshers" in the winter semester: On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, there will be an overview of campus life and city culture at numerous stands in the OsnabrückHalle.

 More info on the Welcoming Ceremony for our First Semester Students

Top-Events

21. Aug

Summer Party for employees!

Make a note in your calendar now to look forward to it: On August 21, 2025, the Summer Party for all employees of our university will once again take place in the Botanical Garden!

 More about the Summer Party
20. Nov

University Information Day HIT

What should I study? And how can I imagine studying? The ZSB organizes a varied program for prospective students together with the university and college departments.

 Details about the HIT
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.

 Details on the “Deutschland”-Scholarships

The next Events

Semester Dates

Summer Semester 2025
Courses end on July 19, 2025

Winter Semester 2025/2026
Re-registration deadline: July 1 to 31, 2025
Courses start on October 13, 2025
Courses end on January 31, 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.

 About us
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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.

 Working at the university
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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!

 UOS internal
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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.