Four students at the bicycle racks in front of the university's computer center.
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Campus Life: An Overview

What's going on on our campus?

Here you can find the latest university news, event tips and information about the many offers at Osnabrück University.

You can attend events and workshops, get involved in committees and initiatives, campaign for a greener campus, take part in language courses and sports activities, study in the student center, use the university library and the university archive or simply relax in the botanical garden: Take a look around and see what the campus has to offer you!

Events

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Latest News

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Rooms wanted!

The International Office is looking for rooms to sublet to international students attending the Summer Schools in July 2026. 370 € per person accommodated.

Osnabrück Castle from a bird's-eye view.
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Doctoral Awards Ceremony 2026

On Friday, July 3, the University and the City of Osnabrück University will honor the doctoral graduates with a ceremony in the Castle Auditorium and a joint walk to the town hall. Registration for the Doctoral Awards Ceremony is possible until June 17.

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Philosophical Café invites you to a discussion

On Sunday, May 10, the Philosophical Café at the Blue Note, Remarquering 16, at 11:30 a.m. will discuss the question "Power and violence - why are they so dominant in politics?"

In einem modern eingerichteten Klassenzimmer sitzen kleine Schülerinnen an ihren Tischen. Die meisten Kinder haben die Hand gehoben, um an der Unterrichtsstunde teilzunehmen. Im Hintergrund steht die Lehrerin, die auf eine der Schülerinnen zeigt. Die Wand hinter ihr ist mit Lernmaterialien, Postern und Notizen dekoriert. Die Atmosphäre wirkt lebendig und engagiert, die Kinder sind aufmerksam und motiviert.
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New school subject "Christian religious education"

Osnabrück University is scientifically supporting the introduction of the new school subject "Christian Religious Education" in Lower Saxony and is investigating its potential for future-oriented, ecumenical education.

Our Topics

Top Events

University Ball, Science Goes Public, Doctoral Awards Ceremony, Welcoming Ceremony for Freshers and award ceremonies for prizes and scholarships: we always welcome numerous students, staff and interested members of the public to our top events!

Social Equity

Here you can find information on the topics of gender equality, anti-discrimination, sexualized harassment, family & care, accessibility & inclusion, diversity & equality!

Helping to Shape the University

Students and staff shape the university and the campus: through participation in university and student committees, through various initiatives and through active environmental protection!

Language Courses

The international team at the Language Center offers not only language courses and academic foreign language teaching, but also valuable intercultural insights. International students of all disciplines can find information on the teaching area "German as a foreign language"!

University Sports

Playing sports, fitness courses, outdoor, health, martial arts and water sports or dancing - there's something for everyone! At the University Sports Center you can discover new sports, improve your fitness or relax!

Student Center

You can work and meet here: The student center on the city center campus is centrally located in the triangle of the castle, canteen and extension building. There are various types of workstations, group rooms, a multifunctional room and much more on four floors!

University Library

The University Library offers you a comprehensive range of analog and digital publications and more than 1,600 workstations at its various locations. The library team also provides information and advice on the publication of research results!

University Archive

The University Archive is closely linked to the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences Archive and the Lower Saxony State Archive (Osnabrück Department). The archive material is available for research by academics, students and anyone interested in history.