Beginning your studies

A pile of books and a coffee cup on a table, one book is open.

A warm welcome!

We are delighted to welcome you for your biology studies at Osnabrück University. On this page, you will find information, important dates and downloads relating to the start of your studies.

If you have any questions, please contact our student advisors or our study program manager.

Important note

Please register for the event "Important information for all biology students" on Stud.IP so that you do not miss any current information on elections or information events.

Event page on Stud.IP

Preparatory Mathematics course and Welcome Week

Your Biology studies in Osnabrück begin with a welcome week. In various events you will receive important information about your study program - and can make first contacts with your fellow students.

Start of the course Mathematics for Biology 1 – Preparatory Course: 01.10.2025

Start of the next introductory week: 06.10.2025.

Note: Approximately one month before the start of your studies, the Biology student representation will send out a welcome booklet and you will receive a welcome e-mail (see below) from the Biology department with further information about your degree programme. Please check your Stud.IP email address regularly! Here you will find web pages with help on using Stud.IP and a video with help on using Stud.IP.

Program introductory week Bachelor (PDF, 437 kB)

Welcome e-mail Bachelor (PDF, 120 kB)

Program introductory week Master (PDF, 218 kB)

Welcome e-mail Master (PDF, 124 kB)