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Osnabrück University presents AI research at the Hannover Messe
How does artificial intelligence become an active researcher? Osnabrück University is providing answers to this question at the Hannover Messe.
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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!

The application and registration process for the winter semester begins on May 11!

Find the right degree program:

 Our "StudyNavi" interest test

News

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Headventures 2026: Startup program in Münster

As part of our R-Factory cooperation with the University and FH Münster, Twente, we are jointly opening startup programs for students throughout the EUREGIO. For students at Osnabrück University, this means YOU can apply now.

 more about the offer
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The secret recipe for tissue healing

How can tissue regrow without scarring? How can stem cell research be put into practice? We talked to Prof. Dr. Kerstin Bartscherer about this in our "UOS asks questions" series.

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Turn Ideas into Experience: Startup Workshop

Do you want to develop yourself further and try out new things? Discover what's behind start-ups - in a relaxed atmosphere. Get to know possibilities, tools and examples and try out your own ideas. The workshop on Tuesday, April 28, runs from 2 to 6 pm.

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The University mourns the loss of Prof. Dr. Klaus Busch

The University mourns the loss of Prof. Dr. Klaus Busch, who passed away on April 7. The political scientist worked at the former schools of social sciences from 1974 until his retirement. He also served as Vice President from 1999 to 2004.

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Our Events!

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Top-Events

08. May

UniMusik meets May Week: Funkstelle

On the opening day, "Funkstelle" will be playing for you on the May Week stage in front of the town hall! The ten-piece student band will impress you with their own songs and well-known material by Prince, Bruno Mars and the Beatles - funky, of course!

 Details for UniMusik meets May Week
11. May

UniMusik meets May Week: HEXA

Electronic sound aesthetics meet acoustic musical instruments: The techno-marching band HEXA creates an exuberant atmosphere on the May Week stage in front of the town hall!

 Details for UniMusik meets May Week
05. Jun

University Ball

The OsnabrückHalle will once again be transformed into a glamorous ballroom on June 5, 2026, as the  University Ball promises a glamorous summer night!

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Semester Dates

Summer Semester 2026
Courses end on July 11, 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

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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