Strategic goals of Internationalization
Our internationalization strategy lays the foundation for our global commitment. The strategy was developed by the joint Internationalization Commission of the Senate and Presidium and adopted by the Senate in November 2024. This strategy is closely linked to our considerations on diversity and language policy.
The basis and core values of our international activities are portrayed in the mission statement (extract):
Internationalization helps to promote excellent research and innovative teaching, as well as to enhance inclusive governance and service oriented administration. At the same time, it is a sign of a strong commitment to cross-border understanding, social participation and development, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence.
It is committed to academic freedom both domestically and abroad, and advocates for equal opportunities, a respectful approach to diversity, and offers a shared and vibrant welcoming culture.
Fields of action and focus measures
Our internationalization strategy is based on three central fields of action, each of which is assigned specific focus measures.
In the organization and culture field of action, it is outlined how we are creating an international university culture through multilingual communication, optimized framework conditions, and opportunities for participation for all status groups.
| Focus measure | Concrete measure | Mainly responsible |
|---|---|---|
| Focus measure A1: Bilingualism as standard | Relaunch of the central bilingual website | Communication and Marketing |
| Development of a university-wide recommendation for action | Language Center | |
| Focus measure A2: Clear governance | Development of a responsibility matrix | International Office |
| Focus measure A3: Reliable data | Further development of the internationalization data portal | Strategic Controlling |
In the field of study and teaching, the focus lies on the internationalization and orientation of our degree programmes, mobility programmes, and teaching formats.
| Focus measure | Concrete measure | Mainly responsible |
|---|---|---|
| Focus measure B1: Teacher training | Concept development for the internationalization of teacher education | Center for Teacher Education |
| Focus measure B2: Student life cycle | Analysis of the student life cycle with a special focus on recruitment | International Office |
| Focus measure B3: Future workshop on internationalization | Conception and implementation of an event on the topic of internationalization | International Office |
The research field of action comprises the objectives through which we intend to promote research collaborations and strengthen our support services for international research projects.
| Focus measure | Concrete measure | Mainly responsible |
|---|---|---|
| Focus measure C1: Complex collaborative relationships | Development of guidelines to improve the certainty of action for researchers in complex cooperative relationships | International Office |
| Focus measure C2: Diversity-sensitive appointment and recruitment activities | Introduction of diversity-oriented parameters in appointment and recruitment processes | Equal Opportunities Office |
| Focus measure C3: Welcome Service | Establishment of a Welcome Service, in particular for international academics | International Office |
Note for employees of Osnabrück University
If you would like to support us with the strategy implementation as part of the university-wide 5 % rule, we look forward to receiving your ideas!
