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Submit proposals now
Students have until May 30 to submit their proposals for nominating a lecturer for the Hans Mühlenhoff Prizes for Good Academic Teaching. We are also looking for one person from each department to represent their department on the jury by May 19.
 More about the Teaching Award

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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!

News

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Room wanted!

The International Office is looking for rooms to sublet to international students attending the Summer Schools in July 2025. 350 € per person accommodated.

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OSKA+ peer learning workshops

By students for students - the OSKA+ peer learning workshops will start soon, all second semester students are cordially invited! Whether it's smart planning tools, self-management or dealing with AI - there's practical help for everyday study life here!

 To the program
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Biochemist from Osnabrück University admitted to Leopoldina

It is a great honor: Prof. Dr. Christian Ungermann, biochemist at Osnabrück University, was officially admitted to the Leopoldina, the German National Academy of Sciences, in Halle (Saale) on April 9.

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Swap plants in the botanical garden

On Sunday, April 27, it's that time again: amateur gardeners and those who want to become one can swap their treasures from the garden or hand them in for a small donation. Please register by e-mail or telephone!

 More information

Our Event Tips!

17. May

UniMusik meets Maiwoche

In May 2025, UniMusik will once again entertain you on stage at the Maiwoche in front of the town hall!

 Details on UniMusik meets Maiwoche
13. Jun

University Ball

The OsnabrückHalle will once again be transformed into a glamorous ballroom on June 13, 2025, as the University Ball promises a glamorous summer night!

In addition to first-class live music plus sets from three DJs, the ball offers a wide [...]

 Further Information
26. 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.

 Details on the Prize for Outstanding Academic Teaching

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Semester Dates

Summer Semester 2025
Courses start on April 14, 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.