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"Working from home needs clear rules"
Prof. Dr. Karsten Müller has been Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Osnabrück University since 2011. For our "UOS asks questions" series, we spoke to him about job satisfaction, motivation and "lifestyle part-time".
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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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New impetus for intersectional equality at universities

How can gender equality policy at universities be conceived, structurally anchored and practically implemented in an intersectional way? The 4th dialog initiative on the topic of "Intersectional equality policy" at Osnabrück University explored this question.

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How school labs awaken enthusiasm for science

The nationwide LeLa annual conference at Osnabrück University will focus on how practical experiments in the laboratory can get schoolchildren excited about science. The event was opened by Lower Saxony's Minister President Olaf Lies.

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Sponsorship award ceremony 2025/26: The evening in pictures

On Thursday, March 5, we honored 37 students, doctoral candidates and graduates for their outstanding academic achievements and special commitment!

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In einem modern eingerichteten Klassenzimmer sitzen kleine Schülerinnen an ihren Tischen. Die meisten Kinder haben die Hand gehoben, um an der Unterrichtsstunde teilzunehmen. Im Hintergrund steht die Lehrerin, die auf eine der Schülerinnen zeigt. Die Wand hinter ihr ist mit Lernmaterialien, Postern und Notizen dekoriert. Die Atmosphäre wirkt lebendig und engagiert, die Kinder sind aufmerksam und motiviert.
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Educational city in dialog: Osnabrück discusses the school of the future

The joint educational event "Schule NEU denken" (Rethinking Schools) organized by the Osnabrücker Schulen im Aufbruch (OSIA) initiative, the Osnabrück Adult Education Centre and the Center for Teacher Training (ZLB) at Osnabrück University met with a great response.

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Our Events!

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Top-Events

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

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Semester Dates

Summer Semester 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

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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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