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Can a ban on cell phones protect young people from the dangers of the Internet?
Scientists at Osnabrück University take a stand on Netflix series "Adolescence".
 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: 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!

Find the right degree program:

 Our "StudyNavi" interest test
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Apply for the winter semester

You can still apply for admission-free Bachelor's degree programs! In addition, the application deadline for the new part-time program "European Technology Law" (Master of Laws) and many other master's programs has been extended to September 15!  Information on the application procedure

For many non-European prospective students, the application process for the 2026 summer semester via  uni-assist is running until December 15! 

Undecided about your choice of study? Here are  10 good reasons for Osnabrück!

News

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

Mourning for Prof. Martin Bennhold

The University mourns the loss of Prof. em. Dr. Martin Bennhold. He was Professor of Sociology of Law at the former schools of Social Sciences from its founding in 1974 until his retirement in 2000.

 to the institute's obituary
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CellNanOs virtual research building at the BMFTR in Berlin

Newly developed physical microscopy methods with nanomaterials for cell biology were demonstrated at the open day of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)

 to the press release
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Launch of the Lower Saxony Science Space

When it comes to migration, debates rarely go beyond problem descriptions. The Lower Saxony science area "Futures of Migration" (FuturMig) dares to take a different perspective

 to the press release
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Apply via uni-assist

Application deadline for many non-European prospective students: The application procedure via uni-assist is running! You have until December 15 to apply for the summer semester 2026.

 to the application information

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

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
20. Nov

Award of the DAAD Prize

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

 Further details on the DAAD Prize

The next Events

Semester Dates

Winter Semester 2025/2026
Induction week: October 6 to 11, 2025
Courses start on October 13, 2025
Christmas vacation: December 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026
Courses end on January 31, 2026

Summer Semester 2026
Re-registration deadline: February 1 to 28, 2026
Courses start on April 7, 2026
Courses end on July 11, 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.