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Infos for International Exchange Students
The International Office provides comprehensive support to all exchange students and is your first port of call in all matters applications, getting to know Osnabrück, organising your studies, and all administrative issues. An extensive Welcome Week for Exchange Students will take place from the 14 to 18 October 2024.
Individual Counselling:
Open Office Hours (no appointment needed)
Sabine Jones: Mondays, 14:00-15:30 and thursdays, 10:00-12:00
Kathrin Beermann: Tuesdays, 13:30-15:00
Email and phone:
You can also reach out to us at any time. Simply write to incoming@uos.de or call us on +49 541 969 4599.
Infos for International Degree-Seeking Students
For all questions regarding applications, admissions and study organisation, international degree-seeking students (i.e. students intending to take a bachelor's or master's degree) should contact our Students' Office. For all other questions, such as scholarships, residence and visa issues, housing and health insurance, please contact the International Office. A Welcome Week for Degree-Seeking Students will take place from the 14 to 18 October 2024.
Individual Counselling:
Open Office Hours (no appointment needed)
Teresa Gehrs: Mondays, 10:00-12:00 and Wednesdays, 11:00-12:30
Email or phone:
You can also reach us at any time via the classic communication channels. Simply write toteresa.gehrs@uos.de or call us on +49 541 969 4106.
Overview
Arriving at your student dorm
Student Dorm
If you have rented a room in the student dorm (operated by the Studierendenwerk Osnabrück), it is essential that you make an appointment with your caretaker for the key handover. You can find his contact details on the supplementary sheet that you receive together with your contract. Additional information on accommodation for exchange studentsis is availablehere. Please note that it is not possible to move into your dorm room on Friday afternoons, Saturdays or Sundays! You would need to book alternative accommodation (hotel, hostel) to cover those days.
Registration and residency
In order to register in Osnabrück and obtain a residence permit (if necessary), we strongly recommend that you attend the appointments with the foreigner's office and the citizens' office during our Welcome Week. We will inform you about the different application modes.
Registering in Osnabrück
Any international students who are unable to attend the appointments for registering with the city during our Welcome Week can register with the Bürgeramt independently. This must be done two weeks within arrival in Osnabrück. You will need your "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung" and passport or ID. Please use the online appointment system. Be sure to arrive on time because the time slots are higly streamlinest. If you arrive late, your appointment may be invalid and you would need to book another time slot.
Before your final departure from Osnabrück, you will need to deregister with the city. Please use the online appointment system.
Residency
On these pages of the City of Osnabrück you can find more information about
RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (IN GERMAN)
Please have the following documents ready for your appointment and take note of some important information about entry and moving within Germany:
Copy of passport (personal page, visa and entry stamp if applicable)
Copy of "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung" (a document you will receive from your landlord/landlady)
Additional documents required and information about registration / residence permits (not applicable for EU citizens):
Entry without visa (PDF, 0.97 MB)
Entry with visa (PDF, 0.97 MB)
Moving within Germany to Osnabrück (PDF, 0.97 MB)
If you are applying to extend your visa, you need to: send all copies in an email to abh@osnabrueck.de. Please attach the following documents:
Copy of passport (Personal Page, Visa, Entry Stamp)
Copy of visa
Copy of health insurance certificate
Copy of Certificate of Enrollment
Copy of proof of funding (blocked account, confirmation of scholarship, etc.)
Copy of Letter of Admission for Studies in Osnabrück
Please note: The system of applying for residence permits and extensions is currently being digitalised. It will soon be possible to apply online.
Welcome Week for International Exchange Students
Our Welcome Week for International Exchange Students (PDF, 584 kB) of the winter semester 2024/25 will take place from 14 - 18 October 2024. The programme features information sessions on various topics, city and campus tours, get-togethers and a lot more.
Welcome Week for International Degree-Seeking Students
The International Office additionally offers aWelcome Week for International Degree-Seeking Students (PDF, 690 kB) in winter semester 2024/25. It takes place at the same time as the Welcome Week for International exchange students (14.-18. Oktober), and some sessions are held jointly. Latecomer's Welcome sessions will also be available for those unable to attend the Welcome Week due to delayed visa processing, etc.
Here is an overview of other important dates and deadlines.
Enrolment for Exchange Students
Enrolment for Exchange Students
Opening a bank account
Academic Orientation
International Exchange Students with questions about their course selection, academic integration, or Learning Agreement may find their relevant contact person/department here (PDF, 482 kB). Degree-seeking students are strongly encouraged to contact their department.
Networking and Campus Life
Studying and living at the University of Osnabrück takes place on two campuses. The humanities and social sciences as well as many administrative buildings are located on the campus in the city center. The Westerberg campus is home to the natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, cognitive science and environmental systems science. The interactive map helps students find their way around.
Access to the university buildings is possible without restrictions as well as the use of the services of the university library.
Visiting the cafeterias is an important part of campus life at Osnabrück University and there are no restrictions at all.
Questions? Remarks? We're here for you!
We would like to support you with all questions you may have before and during your stay at UOS. Should you have a question, a remark or just the need to talk, please do not hesitate to contact us.
