Study at IfS: Institut für Sozialwissenschaften

These pages provide prospective and current students with initial information and a guide to contact persons and contacts for studying at the Institute of Social Sciences.

The Social Sciences Student Advisory Service supports students with all questions relating to their studies. Depending on what you are looking for, you can contact us for a wide range of advice.

Eine Gruppe Studierender fährt mit ihren Fahrrädern neben dem Schloss.

Current Students

Are you already studying at the IfS and have questions about the course of studies, courses or examinations? You will find all the information you need on these pages.

Student advisory service, study organization, internships, course catalog, study/internship abroad, FAQ

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Prospective Students

Are you interested in studying at the Institute of Social Sciences at Osnabrück University? On these pages you will find all the information you need about our degree programs, application requirements/process, contacts and support.

Study Programs, Application, Dates & Deadlines, Central Study Counseling Service, International Students, FAQ

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Latest news

Side view of three female students sitting on a yellow bench in a lecture hall. One is looking forward with concentration, one is reading something in a book in front of her, one is taking notes on a paper pad.

What kind of society do we live in?

May 7, 2025

What kind of society do we live in? This basic question is the focus of the new Master's degree course "Sociological Diagnosis of Time", which Osnabrück University will be offering from the winter semester 2025/26.