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Researching how skin can regenerate without scarring
Biologist Prof. Dr. Kerstin Bartscherer was selected for the Volkswagen Foundation's "Momentum" program. The program is aimed at scientists in an early phase after taking up their first lifetime professorship.
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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: StudyNavi & tips on the courses on offer!

 Offers for pupils: Taster studies, student for a day and more!

 Contact the Student Advisory Service: Answers to questions about the courses on offer!

 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!

News

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Student conference "Autobiographical writing and autofiction"

The student event team "Young SympOSium" cordially invites all interested students to participate in the interdisciplinary conference from August 7 to 9, 2025. Deadline for presentation ideas is May 20, listeners are welcome!

 More info about the conference
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Working for biodiversity

Prof. Dr. Thomas Fartmann and other scientists in the Kaiserstuhl region have investigated the causes and effects of the encroachment of the erect grass (Bromus erectus), a tall perennial grass, into calcareous grasslands.

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Solve puzzles, find a career

Osnabrück University is developing a concept for playful career guidance. The project "Escape Room Settings in Career Guidance", or "ErinBO" for short, is being supported by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Regional Development with around € 85,000 in EU funding.

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Climate change and biodiversity

The 12th Scientists for Future Osnabrück lecture series "Climate and Biodiversity in Crisis - Paths to a Sustainable Future" begins on Wednesday, April 16 at 7 pm . A total of seven events will take place until July.

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Our Event Tips!

17. May

UniMusik meets Maiwoche

In May 2025, UniMusik will once again entertain you on stage at the Maiwoche in front of the town hall!

 Details on UniMusik meets Maiwoche
13. Jun

University Ball

The OsnabrückHalle will once again be transformed into a glamorous ballroom on June 13, 2025, as the University Ball promises a glamorous summer night!

In addition to first-class live music plus sets from three DJs, the ball offers a wide [...]

 Further Information
21. Aug

Summer party for employees!

Make a note in your calendar now to look forward to it: On August 21, 2025, the summer party for all employees of our university will once again take place in the Botanical Garden!

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Semester Dates

Summer Semester 2025
Courses start on April 14, 2025
Courses end on July 19, 2025

Winter Semester 2025/2026
Re-registration deadline: July 1 to 31, 2025
Courses start on October 13, 2025
Courses end on January 31, 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.

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We expressly support the  campaign of the state of Lower Saxony against anti-Semitism.