Look who's looking: A chicken looks cheekily into the camera.
© Anke Schmitter
New behavioral biology project with laying hens
The vast majority of the 45 million laying hens in Germany live in aviary systems. Together with the University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover, a research team is investigating how animal-friendly catching and loading can be implemented.
 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

News

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Three men and a woman look at a planter box.
© Alexandra Lohstroh

Botanical Garden involved in wild plant conservation project

At the beginning of 2026, a project was launched that focuses on the important contributions of botanical species conservation to natural climate protection. One of the project partners is the Botanical Garden at Osnabrück University.

 to the press release
A group of people in trouser suits stand next to each other in the courtyard of a castle and smile at the camera
© Jens Raddatz

Consul General of the People's Republic of China visits Osnabrück University

The Hamburg Consul General of the People's Republic of China, Dong Lin, visited Osnabrück University today as part of an official inaugural visit.

 on the internationalization strategy of UOS
Illustration with four people on a tandem
© Pavlo Syvak

Invitation to the zip code café!

For all those who no longer want to walk, cycle or drive to work alone: On Thursday, March 19, the first commuter meeting for employees of the University, the University of Applied Sciences and Student Services will take place. Simply register online!

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Die Präsidentin der Universität Professor Doktor Susanne Menzel-Riedl am Schreibtisch
© Simone Reukauf

President of Osnabrück University in third place in the "Rector of the Year" election

She is "simply a multi-talent". Someone who creates "a sense of togetherness" at her university: these are two of the extremely positive assessments that the President of Osnabrück University receives from her colleagues.

 to the press release

Our Events!

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Top-Events

05. Mar

Funding Awards Ceremony

We celebrate the awarding of significant theses and outstanding engagement by students, financed by regional and national sponsors.

 Details on the Funding Awards
25. Jun

Prize for Outstanding Academic Teaching

The university awards three Hans Mühlenhoff Prizes for outstanding academic teaching. A special aspect is that students nominate their favorites among the teaching staff themselves.

 Details on the Prize for Outstanding Academic Teaching
03. Jul

Doctoral Awards Ceremony

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

 Details on the Doctoral Awards Ceremony

All  top events at a glance

The next Events

Semester Dates

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

Winter Semester 2026/2027
Introductory Week: October 5 to 10, 2026
Courses start on October 12, 2026

At our University

A colorful flower bed in the inner courtyard of Osnabrück Castle
© Jens Raddatz

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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© Meike Schrömbgens

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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© Simone Reukauf

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
View of a large colorful banner at Osnabrück Castle. Inscription: Science needs democracy, democracy needs science
© Melanie Aufderhaaar

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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