Sustainability | Hochschule Osnabrück

Sustainability at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

As the largest university of applied sciences in Lower Saxony, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences takes its responsibility to society and the environment seriously. With our guiding principle of "Together for Tomorrow," we recognize sustainability as more than just a buzzword; it is a central pillar of our strategic orientation. Through our constitution, we have made a clear commitment to social, ecological, and economic sustainability in five areas: governance, teaching and learning, research, operations, and knowledge transfer. The university utilizes its unique status as a foundation university to collaborate closely with regional companies and institutions, helping to shape the transformative processes of our time.

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Swap Shop "Global Belongings" for international students (März 4, 2026, and more)

In collaboration with the University of Osnabrück and Osnabrück Student Services, the 'Global Belongings' Swap Shop for international students is set to launch at the end of the 2025/2026 winter term. Further information (including opening hours, the Swap Shop's location, and the items that can be collected and dropped off in the Swap Shop) can be found here.

On the following dates, departing international students can drop off items that they do not want to take with them and that might be useful to future international students (DROP OFF). Likewise, newly arriving international students can visit the Swap Shop to pick up items for free (PICK UP):

Thursday, 29 January 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Friday, 20 February 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Monday, 04 March 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Monday, 30 March 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, 02 April 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 08 April 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.
DROP OFF dates at the end of the semester will be announced at short notice.