Student advisory service
If you have any questions or encounter problems related to studying Geography (and occasionally beyond), Sven Deeken is happy to assist you.
Before reaching out, we recommend visiting the “Studies” page—especially the FAQs) —as you might find the information you need there.
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Sven Deeken
Institute of Geography
Osnabrück University
Seminarstraße 19 a/b
49074 Osnabrück
Room: 02/215
Phone: +49 541 969-4266
Consultation hours
Mon 2 - 3 p.m. and on request
NO consultation hours: July 24 to 29, 2025
Advice also possible by email, telephone or online in the meeting room of the Stud.IP event "Infoplatform Geography"
Examinations Office
The Examinations Office for Geography is responsible for managing HISinOne Exa accounts, course enrollments, thesis registrations, and various other administrative tasks.
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Contact
Kasten Rzehak
Geography in the dual-subject Bachelor Program
Specialist Master's M.Sc. Geography: Society - Environment - Future
Specialist Master's M.A. Economic and Social Geography
Geography/Earth Sciences in the M.Ed.
Room: 19/308
Phone: +49 541 969-4390
karsten.rzehak@uni-osnabrueck.de
Multidisciplinary Examinations Office
The PATMOS multidisciplinary examinations office is responsible for the administration of examinations in the multidisciplinary area and for issuing multidisciplinary certificates, transcripts of records and degree certificates.
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Contact
All PATMOS contact persons are listed on the page linked above.
Tasks of the ZLB
The Centre for Teacher Education (ZLB) is Osnabrück University’s central institution responsible for all university-related aspects of teacher education, with a particular focus on organizing school internships.
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Contact persons
All ZLB contact persons can be found on the page linked above.
Tasks of KoPro
The Professional Skills Development Office (KoPro) is the point of contact for questions relating to the teaching of key skills. Among other things, the KoPro advises on the design of the profile areas for all students on the 2-subject Bachelor's degree program who are not aiming for Teacher Education (4-Steps+ model).
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Contact persons
All KoPro contact persons can be found on the page linked above.
Tasks of StudiOS
StudiOS serves as the central information hub, bringing together key service facilities to offer a single point of contact for students and prospective students.
Contact
Phone: +49 541 969 7777
studios@uni-osnabrueck.de
Opening hours Info-Line and Info-Point:
Mon - Thu 9:00 -16:00
Fri 9:00 - 14:00
Tasks of the Central Study Counseling Service (ZSB)
The ZSB provides advice on all matters related to choosing a course of study, academic progress, or career reorientation. It helps develop personalized solutions and supports students throughout their decision-making processes.
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Contact persons
All ZSB contact persons can be found on this page
Tasks of the Osnabrück Student Services
The "Studierendenwerk" is a public organization at German universities that supports students in many aspects of their daily life and studies. It typically provides affordable student housing, low-cost meals in university canteens (called "Mensa"), counseling services, financial aid guidance (such as BAföG), social support, and sometimes cultural or recreational activities. The main goal of the Studierendenwerk is to improve students' living conditions and make studying more accessible and manageable.
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Contact persons
All contact persons of the Studierendenwerk are listet here.