Introductory Week
Information for first-year students
For all new students at University Osnabrück you get support during introductory week. First-semester tutoring takes place during this week and is open to all first-year students. It provides a framework for students to get to know other students and faculty, enabling them to get off to a good start at the university.
Orientation Week in the winter semester starts one week before lectures begin. Semester dates
You can find the exact offers of the subjects and the central dates within the introductory week and much more information about starting your studies in Osnabrück below.
In addition to the introductory week, the OSKA+ program also offers you the opportunity to take part in first semester mentoring for the entire first semester. Our mentors are experienced students who will support you personally, carry out various activities, act as your contact person and help you find your way through the university and the city.
Central information dates during the introductory week
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 09:30 - 13:00 in the OsnabrückHalle
You will be welcomed not only by the Presidential Board of the University, but also by the management of the City of Osnabrück, the Student Government and many more. Entertainment will be provided by shows from the University Sports Center and our university music! And at numerous information stands you can get an overview of Osnabrück campus life and what the city has to offer. More about the event
Introduction to the dual-subject Bachelor (with the aim of Teacher Education): Monday, 06.10.2025, 09:30 - 11:30, Room: 01/E01
Introduction to the dual-subject Bachelor (professional skills development area with the goal of NOT Teacher Education): Thursday, 09.10.2025, 14:00 - 15:30, Room: 01/B01
Introduction to the Bachelor's degree program in Education, Upbringing and Teaching (BEU): Monday, 06.10.2025, 14:00 - 16:00, Room: 01/E01
Information event for the Master of Education for students who are new to Osnabrück University (for the Teacher Education program in general education schools): Thursday, 09.10.2025, 10:00 - 12:00, Room: 52/E05
Introductory event: Welcome to the BWP (Vocational Teacher Education), Wednesday 08.10.2025, 15:00 - 17:00, Room: 15/E10
Department 1 – School of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences
Information for first-year students and schedules
Institute of Social Sciences (Information)
Schedule Institute of Social Sciences (PDF, 90 kB)
Contact persons
| Subject | Last Name | First Name | Email Address |
| Social Sciences | Pösse | Jens | jens.poesse@uos.de |
| Art/ Art Education | Pösse | Jens | jens.poesse@uos.de |
| Textile Studies | Prof.in Dr.in Schmidt | Bärbel | baeschmi@uos.de |
| Wilker | Alexandra | alexandra.wilker@uos.de | |
| History | Kalmlage | Tanja | studienbuero.geschichte@uos.de |
| Geography | Deeken | Sven | sdeeken@uos.de |
Department 3 – School of Educational and Cultural Studies
Information for first-year students and schedules
Protestant Theology Schedule (PNG, 1.30 MB)
Elementary Social Studies and Science
Human Movement and Sport Sciences
Contact persons
| Subject | Last Name | First Name | Email Address |
Educational Science | Dr. Sturm | Christoph | csturm@uos.de |
| Social Education | fachstudienberatungBFS@uos.de | ||
| Protestant Theology | Groß | Talisa | talisa.gross@uos.de |
| Islamic Theology | Saglam | Coskun | coskun.saglam@uos.de |
| Catholic Theology | Eschen | Kim | keschen@uos.de |
| Music / Music Education | Wegmann | Anne-Sophie | anne-sophie.wegmann@uos.de |
| Elementary Social Studies and Science | Brink Prof.in Dr.in Gläser | Monika Eva | |
| Human Movement and Sport Sciences | Latzel | Fiona | fiona.latzel@uos.de |
Department 5 – Biology/ Chemistry
Information for first-year students and schedules
Contact Persons
| Subject | Last Name | First Name | Email Address |
| Biology | Dr. Ambrée | Oliver | oliver.ambree@uos.de |
| Chemistry | Dr. Wahlbrink | Ulrich | ulrich.wahlbrink@uos.de |
Department 6 – School of Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Physics
Information for first-year students and schedules
Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Environmental System Science/ Physics
Contact Persons
Subject | Last name | First name | Email Address |
| Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Physics | Horstkott Strotmann Schlie | Michaela Anna Steffen |
Department 7 – School of Language and Literary Studies
Information for first-year students and schedules
Contact Persons
| Subject | Last Name | First Name | Email Address |
| all | Papenhausen | Roswitha |
If you have any questions, please contact the freshmen office: erstibuero@gmail.com
Opening hours (room 41/E01): Monday, October 6, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Department 8 – School of Human Sciences
Information for first-year students and schedules
Contact Persons
| Subject | Last Name | First Name | Email Address |
| Health Research and Education | Dr.in Barton-Ruppert Bartels | Gabriele Amiena | |
| Cognitive Science | Krieger | Laura | laura.krieger@uos.de |
| Psychology | Klanke | Christopher | cklanke@uos.de |
| Philosophy | Doni | Nicole | nicole.doni@uos.de |
Department 9 – School of Business Administration and Economics
Information for first-year students and schedules
Contact Person
| Subject | Last Name | First Name | Email Address |
Economics | Schmitz-Barton | Martina | martina.schmitz-barton@uos.de |
| Information Systems | Bokel | Sarah | sarah.bokel@uos.de |
Department 10 – School of Law
Information for first-year students and schedules
Contact Persons
| Subject | Last Name | First Name | Email Address |
| Legal Sciences | Guretzki | David | fbrefjur@uos.de |
Center for Teacher Education
First semester information
You can find more information about the Teacher Education program under Teacher Education (Bachelor & Master) and via the study group of the Teacher Education Student Council.
Contact persons
| Your contact | E-mail address |
| Core curriculum for teacher education | kcl.beratung@uos.de |
| Teacher Education Student Council | fslehramt@uos.de |