A collage with impressions from various events
© Hermann Pentermann, Wach Studio, trent, Uwe Lewandowsky, Jens Raddatz

Top Events

Welcome to the overview of the top events at Osnabrück University!

Every year we welcome numerous students, staff and interested members of the public to our centrally organized events. These include not only the ceremonial awarding of prizes and scholarships, but also the Science Goes Public, the Doctoral Awards Ceremony for Freshers, the Welcoming Ceremony for Freshers, and the Christmas Lecture of the Chemistry Didactics.

The highlight of the year is always our glamorous University Ball in the OsnabrückHalle, to which all dance enthusiasts are cordially invited!

Formats such as the University Information Day, the Osnabrück Peace Forum and Unimusic are also very popular with the public.

Event Management

Daniela Räuwer

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Kommunikation und Marketing

Neuer Graben 29/Schloss
49074 Osnabrück

Room: 13/E07

 +49 541 969-6141
 daniela.raeuwer@uni-osnabrueck.de

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Click here to see photos from the  2026 Doctoral Awards Ceremony!

You can find photos from the Hans Mühlenhoff Prize for Good Academic Teaching under  Prize for Good Academic Teaching.

The 2026 University Ball Was So Beautiful:  Photo Gallery

View of colorful booths with numerous people gathering information
© Hermann Pentermann

October 7, 2026 : Welcoming Ceremony for our First Semester Students

The University President welcomes all "newcomers" to the winter semester: There will also be numerous stands offering an overview of campus life and city culture.

 Details on the Welcoming Ceremony
A large group of people, some holding certificates in their hands
© Uwe Lewandowski

November 26, 2026 : Award Ceremony for the “Deutschland” Scholarships

Selected students receive the certificates for their scholarship, which is supported by the federal government, private sponsors, foundations and companies, in a festive setting.

 Details on the Award Ceremony
In a festive setting, two people stand next to each other, smiling at the camera. A woman holds a certificate in her hand, while a man stands beside her.
© Uwe Lewandowski

November 26, 2026 : Award Ceremony for the DAAD Prize

Every year, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) honors international students who stand out for their special academic achievements or commitment.

 Details on the Award Ceremony
Person in white coat creates flame
© Hermann Pentermann

December 3, 2026 : Christmas Lecture

The Chemistry Didactics & Science Communication working group traditionally invites you to an explosive lecture during the Advent season!

 Details of the Christmas lecture
An illustrated scene shows two women speaking with a smiling elderly man sitting in a wheelchair. At their feet is a dog, and a robot-like figure with a medical device is nearby. In the background, a large euro symbol is visible.

Science Goes Public

The Science Goes Public presents itself in a completely new way: in the Schlossaula, everything revolves around a focus topic with an exciting new concept.

 Details on Science goes Public
The award winners and donors stand together on stage and smile for the camera.
© Hermann Pentermann

Date for 2027 to follow : Award Ceremony for the Funding Awards

We celebrate the awarding of significant theses and special commitments by students, financed by regional and national donors.

 Details on the Award Ceremony
A band performing on a stage at a town festival in front of an audience
© Jens Raddatz

Date for 2027 to be announced : Unimusic meets May Week

At the Osnabrück city festival “Maiwoche” the Unimusik heated you up on the big stage!

 Details on the May week
Festively dressed ball guests on a dance floor
© Joel Schulz | WACH Studio

June 11, 2027 : University Ball

Once a year, the University organizes a glamorous ball to which all dance enthusiasts who are not part of the university are cordially invited.

 Details on the University Ball
Four flyers for the Mühlenhoff Prize for Good Academic Teaching are in the foreground, behind them a hall with audience and speakers.
© Uwe Lewandowski

Date for 2027 to be announced : Prize for Good Academic Teaching

The university awards three Hans Mühlenhoff Prizes for Good Academic Teaching. The special thing about it: students nominate their favorites from among the teaching staff themselves.

 Details on the Teaching Award
Osnabrück Castle from a bird's-eye view
© Jens Raddatz

Date for 2027 to be announced : Doctoral Awards Ceremony

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

 Details on the Award Ceremony

Other important events

University Info 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

Osnabrück Peace Forum

Promoting and maintaining peace, but how? High-profile guests from the worlds of science, politics and society will discuss topics relating to this key question.

 Details on the peace talks

University Music

From chamber concerts to jazz nights, the ensembles of the Institute of Musicology and Music Education offer a creative and challenging program.

 The Unimusics' ensembles

Philosophical Café

The Philosophical Café has been inspiring its audience since 2005: four - now retired - professors encourage interested members of the public to philosophize about various topics.

 Details about the Philosophical Café