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Application and Start of Studies

Thank you for your interest in studying at Osnabrück University! Here you will find all the information you need about applying and enrolling at our university and starting your studies.

If you have any questions or need advice on application and enrollment, please contact the Admissions Office on  +49 541 969 7777 (Info-Line) or send an e-mail to  studierendensekretariat@uni-osnabrueck.de!

 Admission Requirements
 Application, Admission and Enrollment
 Allocation of Study Places
 A Good Start to Your Studies
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Timetable: What are the Dates?

  • Our application and enrollment process for the 2026 summer semester is running until March 31, 2026. You can apply for Master's degree programs or a PhD program. This also applies to Bachelor's degree programs with admission restrictions and the First State Examination in Law (Staatsexamen) in a higher semester. You can enroll directly for a place in an Bachelor's degree programs without admission restrictions in a higher semester. Please note the  Application and Enrollment Deadlines for your desired  Degree Program!
  • After your application documents have been checked, you will receive notification of admission, exclusion or rejection from our Admissions Office. If you have given your consent, these will be sent to you digitally. Otherwise, you will receive the documents by post. You can then enroll/matriculate.
  • The summer semester starts on April 1, 2026, and classes begin on April 7, 2026.

Link to the portal HISinOne-Student Administration: Applications, Studies, Examinations

Click here to go directly to  Application Portal HISinOne-Student Administration! 

How does the application and enrollment process work?

1. Note information about the degree program

Once you have decided on a  Course of Study, you should first check whether you meet the necessary  Requirements, e.g. with regard to university entrance qualifications or language skills. You can study at our university not only if you have a high school diploma, there are also other ways to study at university! If nothing stands in the way of your application or enrolment, please find out if there are any  Admission Restrictions for your chosen degree course.

  • If the course is not restricted, you can enrol without applying.
  • If the degree course is subject to admission restrictions, you must apply for the course.
  • Please note: When applying for Master's degree programs - regardless of whether admission is open or restricted - your application must always be reviewed by the relevant selection committee!

2. Application, admission and enrolment

You will find all the necessary information on the procedure under  Application, Admission and Enrollment. Here you can go directly to the  application and enrollment deadlines. You can submit your documents digitally in our online application portal  HISinOne-Student Administration.

If you are applying for a degree program with restricted admission, you will receive a letter of admission, exclusion or rejection after your documents have been reviewed. If you have given your consent, this will be sent to you digitally. Otherwise, you will receive the documents by post.

If you are admitted, you can then accept the study place in the application portal and enrol (matriculate).

In the event of rejection, you have the option of declaring your participation in a succession procedure that may take place.

3. Start your studies

And now it starts: