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Research without fear
When academics have to leave their country due to war or persecution, their entire livelihood is often at stake. Osnabrück University helps them to find a new academic home here - a challenging undertaking.
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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!

Find the right degree program:

 Our "StudyNavi" interest test
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University information day HIT

What should I study? And how can I imagine studying? On Thursday, 20 November, the Study Counseling Service Osnabrück (ZSB) is organizing a varied program for prospective students together with the university's schools.

 More info about the HIT university information day

News

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Apply now! Senate and school executive boards

From December 2 to 11, 2025, the new members of the Senate and the school executive boards will be elected. Interested university members have the opportunity to run for office until November 10. 

 Information on the current election
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HRK elections: University President Menzel-Riedl clearly confirmed in office

The members of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) elected their vice presidents in Osnabrück today. Prof. Dr. Susanne Menzel-Riedl, President of Osnabrück University, was confirmed in office with an overwhelming majority.

 To the HRK press release
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Science Prize for Human Geography

Great joy for the Institute of Geography: Dr. Thomas Neise from Osnabrück University has been awarded the Science Prize for Human Geography by the Frithjof Voss Foundation 2025.

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Online Writing Snacks: A quick bite of knowledge on the go

The university's Writing Center invites all interested parties to its new "Writing Snacks": Every Wednesday from 13:45 to 14:15, there is a 15-minute impulse lecture on a writing topic and a Q&A session. Registration is not necessary!

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Our Events!

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Top-Events

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
03. Dec

Teaching Day

Award-winning project groups will present their innovative teaching ideas at the university's public Teaching Day! There will also be an outlook on the further development and profiling of studies and teaching at Osnabrück University.

 Further details on the Teaching Day

The next Events

Semester Dates

Winter Semester 2025/2026
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.