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Infos for International Exchange Students
The International Office will support every exchange student in all matters and is your first contact partner regarding application, orientation in Osnabrück, organisation of your studies as well as all administrative issues. In addition, you can take part in all welcome week sessions.
Individual Counselling:
Open Office Hours without registration
Sabine Jones: Mondays, 2pm-3:30pm and thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Kathrin Beermann:Tuesdays, 1:30pm-3pm
Email or phone:
You can also reach us at any time via the classic communication channels. Simply write to us at incoming@uos.de or call us on 0541-969 4599.
Infos for International Degree-Seeking Students
As international degree-seeking students, we would ask you to contact our Students‘ Office with questions regarding application, admission and study organisation. Should you have questions regarding study financing, right of residence, or health insurance, the International Office will be pleased to support you. Furthermore, you can participate in some of the sessions of the Welcome Week.
Individual Counselling:
Open Office Hours without registration
Teresa Gehrs: mondays, 10:00am- 12:00pm and wednesday, 10:00am- 12:00pm
Email or phone:
You can also reach us at any time via the classic communication channels. Simply write to us at teresa.gehrs@uos.de or call us on 0541-969 4106.
Overview
Arriving at your student dorm
Student Dorm
If you have rented a room in the students' dorm, it is strictly required that you make an appointment with your caretaker for the key handover. You can find his contact details on the supplementary sheet which you receive together with your contract. There is further information on accommodation for exchange students here. Please note that it is not possible to move into your dorm room on Friday Afternoons, Saturdays or Sundays! You would have to book an alternative accommodation (hotel, hostel) to cover these days.
Registration and residency
In order to register in Osnabrück and obtain your residence permit, we strongly recommend to attend the appointments with the foreigner's office and the citizens' office during our welcome week. We will inform you about the different application modes.
On these pages of the city of Osnabrück you can find more information about
Please have the following documents ready for your appointment and take note of some important information about entry and moving within Germany:
Copy of passport (personal page, visa and entry stamp if applicable)
Copy of "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung" (a document your landlord/landlady will provide you with)
Additional documents required and information about registration / residence permit (not applicable for EU citizens):
Entry without visa (PDF, 0.97 MB)
Entry with visa (PDF, 0.97 MB)
Moving within Germany to Osnabrück (PDF, 0.97 MB)
If you are applying for an extension of your visa, you must proceed as follows: send all copies in an e-mail to abh@osnabrueck.de. Please attach the following documents:
- Copy of Passport (Personal Page, Visa, Entry Stamp)
- Copy of Visa
- Copy of Health Insurance Certificate
- Copy of Certificate of Enrollment
- Copy of Proof of Funding (Blocked Account, Confirmation of Scholarship, etc.)
- Copy of Letter of Admission for Studies in Osnabrück
Students from the EU - Registration in Osnabrück
International students that are unable to attend the appointments during our welcome week can also register with their "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung" and their passport at the Bürgeramt. Please use their online appointment system. Make sure you're there on time as your booked time frame is rather short and the office very punctual. In case you're too late your appointment will be invalid and you need to book another time slot.
Welcome Week
Our Welcome Week for all new international students of the winter semester 2024/25 will take place from 14 - 18 October 2024. The programme features information sessions on various topics, city and campus tours, get-togethers and a lot more. More information coming soon.
Here is an overview of other important dates and deadlines.
Enrolment for Exchange Students
Enrolment for Exchange Students
Opening a bank account
Academic Orientation
International Exchange Students with questions about their course selection, academic integration, or Learning Agreement may find their relevant contact person/department here (PDF, 482 kB). Degree-seeking students are strongly encouraged to contact their department.
Networking and Campus Life
Campus Life
Studying and living at the University of Osnabrück takes place on two campuses. The humanities and social sciences as well as many administrative buildings are located on the campus in the city center. The Westerberg campus is home to the natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, cognitive science and environmental systems science. The interactive map helps students find their way around.
Access to the university buildings is possible without restrictions as well as the use of the services of the university library.
Visiting the cafeterias is an important part of campus life at Osnabrück University and there are no restrictions at all.
Questions? Remarks? We're here for you!
We would like to support you with all questions you may have before and during your stay at UOS. Should you have a question, a remark or just the need to talk, please do not hesitate to contact us.
