The members of the Department of Mathematics/Computer Science/Physics are standing on the steps in front of the physics building.
© Oliver Vornberger
Students discussing at a table. There are papers and polyhedrons on the table.
© Universität Osnabrück / Jens Raddatz
Two students stand behind a pane of glass on which a flow chart is painted. The students discuss the flow chart.
© Jürgen Berlekamp
A male and female student work on a robot with screwdrivers.
© foto44 / Simone Reukauf
Students squat around a robot, one of them making adjustments.
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A student walks across a field carrying a measuring device on his back.
© foto44 / Simone Reukauf
A student holds a colourful polyhedron in her hand.
© Universität Osnabrück / Jens Raddatz
A student stands at a measuring device. In the background is a cloudy sky.
© foto44 / Simone Reukauf

Department of Mathematics/Computer Science/Physics

Welcome to the School of Mathematics/Computer Science/Physics

In addition to the core subjects of  Mathematics,  Computer Science and  Physics, the range of subjects at the School of Mathematics/Computer Science/Physics includes  Geoinformatics,  Systems Science and  Embedded Software Systems. 36 professorships and a total of around 160 academic staff, 37 employees in technical and administrative services and around 2000 students in numerous degree programs make it a lively teaching and research area. Around 170 doctoral students conduct research in the institute's own research areas and numerous research centers and graduate colleges as part of interdisciplinary and non-university collaborations.

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Studierende in Hörsaal, im Vordergrund zwei lächelnde junge Frauen
© Simone Reukauf

Latest news

Students working with computers in a lab.
© SIMONE REUKAUF FOTOGRAFIE

Information day on 12.06.2026

Pupils are invited to the Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics Information Day. Members of the teaching units provide information about studying.  The “Market of Opportunities” and numerous workshops provide insights into studying and the time afterwards.

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Prof. Focks stands in the snowy castle courtyard with his certificate of appointment in his hand and smiles at the camera
© Jens Raddatz

Appointed: Prof. Andreas Focks!

Since February 1, he has held the W2 professorship "Environmental Systems Modeling" for life. Congratulations!

 more information
An agricultural machine drives across a field.
© Kara

Do we need complex models for a risk assessment of plant protection products?

New research from Osnabrück University shows: For the assessment of pesticide risks in water bodies, simple models are often just as accurate as complex ones.

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Viele Personen haben sich im Schnee aufgestellt.
© Judith Plümer

Graduation ceremony

Dean and Dean of Studies of the department presented the certificates to the graduates of the winter semester 2025/26 on 30.01.2026.

 Pictures of the ceremony