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University Receives About 58.5 Million Euros for New Institute Building
The university is getting a new institute building on Westerberg, on Barbarastraße, to replace the AVZ building on Albrechtstraße, which was vacated back in 2014 for fire safety reasons. To this end, the state of Lower Saxony is providing approximately 58.5 million euros from the federal government’s Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality (SVIK).
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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: 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!

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Your studies with us: The application period is coming to an end!

The University of Osnabrück offers about 180 exciting degree programs, many of which have limited enrollment. The application deadline for these programs for the 2026/27 winter semester is July 15!

 Information on the application procedure

News

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University Council Thanks University President for Her Outstanding Contributions

The University Council of the University of Osnabrück took the opportunity of its last joint meeting with Prof. Dr. Susanne Menzel-Riedl to thank the outgoing president for her outstanding contributions to the University of Osnabrück. 

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Performance by the Chamber Choir

The University Chamber Choir will perform on Thursday, July 16, under the direction of Joachim Siegel at the Kleine Kirche am Dom in Osnabrück. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

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Master's Survey on the CHE University Rankings is now live!

Master's students in Information Systems and Business Administration and Economics (BWL/VWL) can still participate in the survey for Germany's largest university ranking until July 31! The participation link was sent via email from the University of Osnabrück on behalf of the CHE.

 more on the Master's ranking (German)
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Mourning the Loss of Prof. Bruns

The University of Osnabrück mourns the loss of Prof. Dr. Winfried Bruns, who passed away on June 21, 2026. He taught at the Institute of Mathematics from 1979 until his retirement in 2014, and played a decisive role in shaping the institute’s future.

 Regarding the Institute's obituary

Our Events!

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Top-Events

27. Aug

Summer Party for Employees

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, the summer party for all employees of our university will take place again at the Botanical Garden!

 More About the Summer Festival
07. Oct

Welcome Ceremony for Students in the First Semester

At the start of the winter semester, the University welcomes all “newcomers”: There will also be numerous stands offering an overview of campus life and city culture.

 Details on the Welcome Ceremony
26. 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

All  top events at a glance

The next Events

Semester Dates

Summer Semester 2026
End of semester: September 30, 2026

Re-registration for winter semester until July 31, 2026!

Winter Semester 2026/2027
Introductory Week: October 5 to 10, 2026
Courses start on October 12, 2026
Christmas vacation: December 19, 2026 to January 9, 2027
Courses end on February 6, 2027

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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. The university is continuing its ambitious profile development with the strategic project "Strategic development of potential."

 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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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.

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