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Incoming Exchange and Erasmus Students

The School for Culturals Studies and Social Sciences holds a wide range of international partnerships all over the world and in Europe in the context of the Erasmus program. Bachelor and master students from our partner universities can study at Osnabrück University for one or two semesters within our regular study programs and obtain ECTS points (no degrees will be awarded to exchange students). To come to Osnabrück University please follow the application procedure for exchange and Erasmus students.

Nomination and Application procedure

• First, students need to apply for studying abroad at their home university.
• Before students can directly apply to Osnabrück University they need to be officially nominated by their home university. The international coordinator should send the nomination using the nomination form via email to our International Office to incoming@uni-osnabrueck.de. Please make sure to send the nomination well before the application deadline.
• Nomination Deadline for Partner Universities: 1st April to 15th June for following winter semester, 1st October to 15th December for following summer semester.
• After the nomination information has been send, exchange and Erasmus students need to complete the online application and send the supporting documents by post.
• Application deadlines for students: 1st July for the following winter semester (beginning in October), 1st January for the following summer semester (beginning in April).

Academic Calendar

• Spring Semester 2023
  Start of the Semester: 1st April 2023
  Welcome Period for International Students: 3rd April - 6th April 2023
  Start of Lectures: 11th April 2023
  End of Lectures: 9th July 2022
  End of the Semester: 30th September 2023

• Autumn Semester 2023/24
  Start of the Semester:  1st October 2023
  Welcome Period for International Students:  4th – 8th October 2023
  Freshman Week for Degree Seeking Students: 09th – 14th October 2023
  Start of Lectures: 16th October 2023
  Christmas Holidays: 23rd December 2023 – 6th January 2024
  End of Lectures: 3rd February 2024
  End of the Semester: 31st March 2024

Language Requirements

• There is no need to include proof of German language proficiency in the nomination or application, but our partner universities are supposed to select students who meet the required level: German B2 for Courses in German/English B2 for courses in English.
• The main language of instruction at Osnabrück University is German, especially in bachelor programs. However, there is a small number of courses in English offered each semester.

Courses

• Courses in English by Subject Area
• Course Catalogue including all courses and study programs at Osnabrück University ("Veranstaltungsverzeichnis")

Learning Agreement and Course Enrolment

• Students will enroll in courses through our online course registration system (stud.ip) after arrival during the Welcome Week.
• To ensure the enrolment for courses with limited capacities it is highly recommended to send a Learning Agreement well in advance before the start of the semester.
• For all students in the framework of the ERASMUS program we would prefer to conclude the new Online Learning Agreement (OLA). Students can fill in all information through the webpage and have it signed digitally by all parties.
• If you are an exchange student outside ERASMUS or if your university doesn’t participate in the OLA you can still use the paper-based version (LA ERASMUS/ LA Exchange Students) and send it via email.

Language Courses

• Pre-sessional German language course (for international students and exchange students, fee-based)
• During each semester our language center offers a wide range of free German language courses on different levels. There will be a placement test at the beginning of the semester.
• For more informationen please visit the webpage of our Language Center.

Accommodation

• Exchange students from partner universities can apply for accommodation in the student dorms operated by Studentenwerk Osnabrück (Student Services) through the International Office.

Services for International Students

• Our service webpages offer information about visa and entry requirements and your arrival in Osnabrück. You can also find information about accommodation and insurance. And last but not least check out our tips for culture and leisure activities!

Welcome Week

• Welcome Hub for International Students