Application information for international students

Osnabrück University offers prospective international students a wide range of degree programs. For a successful application to Osnabrück University, please proceed as follows:

  1. Select your desired degree program or subject
  2. Gather information on entrance requirements
  3. Assemble your application documents and apply

You will find helpful information on choosing a degree program and applying on this and the following pages.

Were you already enrolled at Osnabrück University?

If you are already studying at Osnabrück University - even as part of an exchange or short-term study program - or have already studied at Osnabrück University in the past, please switch back to the  Application, admission and enrollment page and be redirected from there.

Do you have German citizenship, a German Abitur or are you already studying in Germany or at Osnabrück University or have you already completed a degree program in Germany? Then always apply via the  application portal of Osnabrück University. Students with a DAAD scholarship can also apply via the university's application portal. 

Would you like to spend only part of your studies at Osnabrück University  as a freemover and not obtain a degree here? Then you will find the relevant information on the linked page.

Would you like to study at Osnabrück University for one or two semesters as an  exchange student from one of Osnabrück University's partner universities? Then you will find the relevant information on the linked page.

Depending on the degree program, you will have to meet different entrance requirements. In general, you need a certificate that entitles you to study at a university. You must also provide proof of language skills. For some degree programs, you must meet further specific access requirements, such as proof of artistic aptitude.

You can find details on our page   Entrance requirements for international students.

Prospective students from EU and EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) can find further information on the application process on the page  International students - from EU and EEA countries

Prospective students from third countries (citizenship outside the EU or EEA) can find information on the application process on the page  International students - non-European countries

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Bachelor's degree

The choice is yours: would you like to concentrate entirely on one subject with the Single-Subject Bachelor or are you interested in the dual-subject Bachelor?

 More about the Single-Subject Bachelor
 More about the Dual-Subject Bachelor
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Master

Would you like to add a specialized Master's degree to your Bachelor's degree?

 More about the Master
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Aim Teacher Education (Bachelor & Master)

Your aim is Teacher Education? Depending on the type of school you wish to study, you will study a specific combination of Bachelor's and Master's degree.

 More about Teacher Education
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Aim First State Examination in Law

Are you interested in studying law? Then you can find information about the First State Examination in Law with a diploma degree here. The subsequent legal clerkship ends with the Second State Examination in Law.

 More about First State Examination in Law / Diploma
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Doctorate

Would you like to obtain a PhD? Then you can do your doctorate at Osnabrück University.

 More about the Doctorate
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Further training offers

Our continuing education programs "Psychological Psychotherapist" and "Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist" provide additional academic or professional qualifications.

 Psychological psychotherapist
 Child and adolescent psychotherapist

Anpassungslehrgang

The  Anpassungslehrgang could be suitable for you if you have already completed a teacher training course outside Germany and now want to work in your profession in Lower Saxony.

Short-term study as a freemover

If you plan to spend only part of your studies in Osnabrück, you can apply for a  short-term study program as a freemover.

Preparatory course (Studienkolleg)

Your certificate does not directly entitle you to study in Germany?  Attending a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) gives you the opportunity to study in Germany in the future.

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.

 +49 541 969-4009
 studentsoffice@uni-osnabrueck.de

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.

 +49 541 969-4301
 studentsoffice@uni-osnabrueck.de