Application and Start of Studies
Thank you for your interest in studying at Osnabrück University! Here you will find all the information you need about applying and enrolling at our university and starting your studies.
If you have any questions or need advice on application and enrollment, please contact the Admissions Office on +49 541 969 7777 (Info-Line) or send an e-mail to studierendensekretariat@uni-osnabrueck.de!
Timetable: What are the Dates for the Winter Semester?
- During our application and enrolment procedure for the winter semester you can apply from May 11, 2026, for Master's degree programs, Bachelor's degree programs with admission restrictions and the First State Examination in Law (Staatsexamen) or enroll directly for Bachelor's degree programs without admission restrictions. But beware, there are exceptions! It is therefore essential that you observe the Application and Enrollment Deadlines for your desired Degree Program!
- After your application documents have been checked, you will receive notification of admission, exclusion or rejection from our Admissions Office. If you have given your consent, these will be sent to you digitally. Otherwise, you will receive the documents by post. You can then enroll/matriculate.
- You will receive further information in good time before the start of the semester.
- For International Students: Please review the Application Information for International Students, as different application deadlines may apply to you!
Apply via uni-assist
Application deadline for many non-european prospective students: The application procedure via uni-assist is running! You have until June 15 to apply for the winter semester 2026/27.
How does the application and enrollment process work?
1. Note information about the degree program
Once you have decided on a Course of Study, you should first check whether you meet the necessary Requirements, e.g. with regard to university entrance qualifications or language skills. You can study at our university not only if you have a high school diploma, there are also other ways to study at university! If nothing stands in the way of your application or enrolment, please find out if there are any Admission Restrictions for your chosen degree course.
- If the course is not restricted, you can enrol without applying.
- If the degree course is subject to admission restrictions, you must apply for the course.
- Please note: When applying for Master's degree programs - regardless of whether admission is open or restricted - your application must always be reviewed by the relevant selection committee!
2. Application, admission and enrolment
You will find all the necessary information on the procedure under Application, Admission and Enrollment. Here you can go directly to the application and enrollment deadlines. You can submit your documents digitally in our online application portal HISinOne-Student Administration.
If you are applying for a degree program with restricted admission, you will receive a letter of admission, exclusion or rejection after your documents have been reviewed. If you have given your consent, this will be sent to you digitally. Otherwise, you will receive the documents by post.
If you are admitted, you can then accept the study place in the application portal and enrol (matriculate).
In the event of rejection, you have the option of declaring your participation in a succession procedure that may take place.
3. Start your studies
And now it starts:
- You can register for OSKA+ Mentoring for First Semester Students and get tips from experienced fellow students!
- Get to know the university: Before the lectures start, there is the Introductory Week and the Welcome Week for International Students!
- At Good Start to Your Studies you will also find a checklist for starting your studies and information on other mentoring offers, on the intensive German course and the topics of housing and insurance!