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Drei Studierende sitzen gut gelaunt vor einem Gebäude auf dem Campus Westerberg

Study at Osnabrück University!

Osnabrück University, founded in 1974, is a young, vibrant university in northwest Germany that is renowned for its research and teaching in the areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Law and Economics. The University provides ideal conditions for about 14.000 students and PhD students to learn and conduct research.

This is Osnabrück University

Inspiring top-level research across all disciplines, Osnabrück University is home to 14.000 students, a cutting-edge AI Campus and excellent teaching formats and study conditions. We pride ourselves in being an integral part of the German „City of Peace“ and having developed exciting exchange programs, dedicated welcome services and high-profile short-term programs that are testament to UOS’ commitment to internationalization and academic excellence. Curious?

Portrait von Dr. Tim Christian Kietzmann, Professor für Maschinelles Lernen

Understanding human vision through Deep Learning

By adapting techniques from the domain of artificial intelligence, such as deep learning, cognitive scientists from Osnabrück will study the core principles of human vision over the next five years. Professor Dr. Tim Kietzmann, who specializes in neuro-inspired Machine Learning, has been awarded the prestigious ERC Starting Grant of the European Union for his interdisciplinary project "TIME - Towards a dynamic account of natural vision" (1.5 million euros). Press Release

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More international students students in Germany – and in Osnabrück

The number of international students at German universities has risen again in the current winter semester. According to a snapshot survey by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), at least 330,000 international students are currently enrolled at German universities. With around 10 percent more international students than in the previous year, Osnabrück University is in line with the Germany-wide trend.

Wegweiser zum Corona-Testzentrum am Osnabrücker Schloss

Testing centers on Westerberg and city center campus

Two Corona test sites are available on campus in the city center (between the EW building and the dining hall) and on the Westerberg (in front of the dining hall). The tests are free of charge and by appointment only.
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Ecologists at Osnabrück University identify a new rule on how bacterial communities form

The fact that different bacterial strains interact with each other and exchange substances is essential, for example, in maintaining our healthy intestinal flora. But how do bacteria choose their interaction partners? The research group of ecologist Prof. Dr. Christian Kost at Osnabrück University has now investigated this question using the example of amino acids, which are exchanged between two bacterial strains. Together with colleagues from Kiel University, the study was published in the journal Current Biology.
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Junge Frau am Laptop macht sich Notizen

For international students: Online course "Bewerben in Deutschland"

The International Office has created an online course (in German) for international students in StudIP on the topic of entering the German job market (in German).The topics of self- and time management and career planning are addressed, as well as job search, networking, application and much more. You can find the course in the StudIP event board "Study and Stay @OS" under the tab "Self-study course".

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Studierende sitzen im Biergarten

Welcome Hub for International Students

In spite of the current restrictions due to the Corona virus, we want to make sure that our international students will get the utmost support on their way to Osnabrück University. Our special page Welcome Hub shows information concerning the handling of the pandemia as well as our service offer.

Campus Innenstadt: Leerer Schloss-Innenhof während der Corona-Krise

Current measures against the Corona virus

Information on how the winter semester 2021/22 will proceed, a FAQ list on the topics of studies and examinations, as well as information for employees, doctoral students and postdocs are available on the page Corona virus: Current measures.

Illustration: Hand hält Smartphone, darauf sind vier bunte Figuren zu sehen, die für einen Video-Chat, eine Telefonkonferenz oder eine Videokonferenz stehen können

Online Consultations Hours for Refugee Students

The Coordination Refugees@UOS team at our International Office offers regular online consultation hours for refugee students. Office hours are every Tuesday from 14-16 pm and Friday from 10-12 am. Questions concerning studies and accompanying offers made especially for refugees can be inquired via chat.

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AI Campus

The AI Campus at Osnabrück University is the result of several years of profile building in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Research profile

One feature of research at Osnabrück University is the linking of different academic disciplines. Four interdisciplinary institutes characterize the University’s research profile.

Visiting scholars

The International Office provides Information and advice for international guests, enabling them to optimize their preparations, making their stay a pleasant experience.

Information for refugees

Osnabrück University has developed a range of offers and initiatives in a bid to offer practical assistance and support for refugees in and around Osnabrück.