Entrance requirements for international students
Please be aware of the different application deadlines for the application portal of Osnabrück University and uni-assist e.V.:
Application deadlines at uni-assist :
- June 15 for Winter Semester
- December 15 for Summer Semester
For further information on the exact deadlines, see International prospective students EU and EEA and International prospective students non-European.
To study at Osnabrück University, you must meet certain entrance requirements. You can find further information on this page.
Certificates
At Osnabrück University, admission to a Bachelor's degree program or the First State Examination in Law (Staatsexamen) requires a previous education equivalent to the Abitur. Information on university admission with your certificates can be found at anabin.kmk.org and at uni-assist.
If you would like to apply for a Master's degree program, you must have a first university degree. At anabin.kmk.org you can check whether your degree is recognized for a Master's degree in Germany. Please also note that the Master's degree programs at Osnabrück University are consecutive. This means that your first university degree has to be inthe same or a related field of study.
We would like to point out that the Admissions Office cannot provide any information about your suitability for the desired Master's degree program. The suitability in terms of content can only be determined by the responsible selection committee after your application.
Please refer to the relevant admission regulations to find out which subject-specific admission requirements you must fulfill.
Language requirements
In order to study at Osnabrück University, you will need very good German language skills for many degree programs.
Unfortunately, Osnabrück University itself does not offer any preparatory German courses as part of the application procedure. An application can therefore only be successful if the necessary German language skills are already proven with the application for admission to the degree program.
Please note that the proof of German language skills must not be older than two years.
If you do not have a C1 German certificate or equivalent certificate at the time of application, you can apply with a recognized B2 certificate. If your application is successful, you will be provisionally admitted to the course. However, you must submit a C1 German certificate for enrollment.
Language Level C1 | Language Level B2 | Language Level B1 | |
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Recognized Language Tests | DSH2, Goethe Zertifikat C2, Telc C1 Hochschule, TestDaF 16 Points, ÖSD C1 | DSH1, Goethe Zertifikat B2, Telc B2, TestDaF 12 Points, ÖSD B2 | Goethe Zertifikat B1, Telc B1, ÖSD B1 |
There are also other certificates that exempt you from taking a German test.
Here you will find an overview of the recognized language tests for foreign languages.
Please be aware of the valid combination options for the individual subjects.
In order to study at Osnabrück University, you will need very good German language skills for many degree programs.
Unfortunately, Osnabrück University itself does not offer any preparatory German courses as part of the application procedure. An application can therefore only be successful if the necessary German language skills are already proven with the application for admission to the degree program.
Please note that the proof of German language skills must not be older than two years.
If you do not have a C1 German certificate or equivalent certificate at the time of application, you can apply with a recognized B2 certificate. If your application is successful, you will be provisionally admitted to the course. However, you must submit a C1 German certificate for enrollment.
Language Level C1 | Language Level B1 | |
---|---|---|
Recognized Language Tests | DSH2, Goethe Zertifikat C2, Telc C1 Hochschule, TestDaF 16 Punkte, ÖSD C1 | Goethe Zertifikat B1, Telc B1, ÖSD B1 |
There are also other certificates that exempt you from taking a German test.
Here you will find an overview of the recognized language tests for foreign languages.
Study program | German | English | Other Foreign Languages |
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C1 | - | - | |
C1 | B2 | - | |
- | B1 | - | |
Cognitive Computing - Master of Science (extra occupational) | - | B2 | - |
- | B2 | - | |
C1 | B2 | - | |
- | B2 | - | |
C1 | - | - | |
C1 | - | - | |
- | B2 | - | |
- | C1 | - | |
Environmental Systems and Resource Management - Master of Science | C1 | B2 | - |
Education Science with a Focus on Childhood and Social Diversity | C1 | - | - |
B1 | B1 | - | |
Geography: Society - Environment - Future - Master of Science | C1 | B2 | - |
C1 | B2 | - | |
C1 | B1 | Additional Language at Level B1 | |
C1 | - | - | |
International Migration and Intercultural Relations - Master of Arts | C1 | B1 | - |
C1 | - | Classical Arabic | |
C1 | B2 | Adittional Foreign Language at Level B1 | |
C1 | B2 | Second European Foreign Language at Level B1 | |
C1 | B1 | - | |
C1 | - | - | |
Nanosciences - Materials, Molecules and Cells - Master of Science | - | B2 | - |
- | B2 | - | |
Psychology: Focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy - Master of Science | C1 | - | - |
Psychology: Focus on Intercultural Psychology - Master of Science | C1 | - | - |
C1 | - | - | |
Sociological Time Diagnosis |
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C1 | - | - |
Artistic degree programs
For the undergraduate subjects Art/Art Education and Music/Musicology, enrollment is only possible if you successfully pass the aptitude test. Please note the relevant deadlines.
Applications from China India and Vietnam
Generally, the same regulations apply for applicants with educational certificates from China, India and Vietnam as for all other international prospective students.
However, certificates from China, India or Vietnam must also be checked by the Academic Evaluation Center (Akademische Prüfstelle / APS) before prospective students can apply in Germany (certificate check and interview). If this check is positive, you will receive a certificate. This process simplifies the application procedure at German universities and speeds up the issuing of a visa. Please also note that the APS certificate must be submitted at the time of application.
Please find out exactly how the APS procedure works, which documents you need to submit and which deadlines you need to meet!
Country-specific requirements
Please check the country information before applying. Some countries have specific regulations for certificates and other documents. This way you can ensure that you are not missing any important documents for your application.
Further information
Further information about studying in Germany can be found in the Practical Guide for International Students (PDF, 1.55 MB).
Find helpful information about your stay in Germany and get useful insights from international students at Studying in Germany.
Find useful information available in nine languages on topics such as residency, German courses, family, health, mobility, housing and participation in the labor market at Handbook Germany.
In addition, Internationals Welcome provides you with insights and useful information about your studies at Osnabrück University.
Maren Grosse-Wördemann
Admissions Office
Neuer Graben 27
49074 Osnabrück
Room: 19/26
Consultation hours: If you would like to schedule a consultation by phone or in person, please send an e-mail to arrange an appointment.
Lara Fahrenbruch
Admissions Office
Neuer Graben 27
49074 Osnabrück
Room: 19/25
Consultation hours: If you would like to schedule a consultation by phone or in person, please send an e-mail to arrange an appointment.