Visiting students: All you need to know
Visiting students: All you need to know
A stay abroad needs to be well prepared and you certainly have a lot of questions: Where will I live? What does a semester abroad cost? Can I take a German course?
Don't worry: we will be happy to support you with all the necessary steps!
On this page you will find information about the most important topics, including our services for visiting students, the university and the region. If you have any further questions, please contact the International Faculty Office.
Housing Service
DeThe Housing Service of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences offers furnished rooms for international visiting students. You can find more information about housing, including application, rental costs and deadlines, on the Housing Service website.
Visa and residence permit
Depending on which country you come from, you may need a visa to study in Germany. After your arrival in Osnabrück, we will support you with the necessary administrative procedures. You can find more information on this in our FAQ.
Health insurance
Sufficient health insurance cover is a prerequisite for enrolment at a German university. Our FAQ answers the most frequently asked questions and here you find a detailed instruction on how to provide health insurance.
Living costs and semester contribution
Experience shows that students in Osnabrück/Lingen need around €850 to €950 per month to cover all costs. If you need a visa, please bear in mind that you will need to provide financial proof of around €1000 per month when applying for a visa. You can find more information in our FAQ.
Academic calendar
Winter semester: Third week in September to beginning of February
Summer semester: Beginning of March to beginning of July
You can find the detailed academic calendar here.
Buddy program and leisure activities
The International Faculty Office will find you a buddy (a student from a higher semester) before your arrival who will accompany you during your first steps in Osnabrück. With Explore Germany you can also take part in weekend trips at a reduced cost.
German courses
Our intensive language courses take place directly before the start of the semester. The winter language course starts in February (before the summer semester), the summer language course in August (before the winter semester). We also offer German courses during the semester.
Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences
- largest and best-performing University of Applied Sciences in Lower Saxony
- around 13,000 students
- over 100 degree courses
- 4 faculties and one Institute of Music
- 2 locations: Osnabrück and Lingen
The cities of Osnabrück and Lingen
- Osnabrück: 150,000 inhabitants, including 30,000 students
- Lingen: 57,000 inhabitants
- Historic city centers and varied leisure activities for students
- Ideal starting point for city tours to e.g. Hamburg (2 h), Amsterdam (3 h) or Berlin (3 h)
Contact
Any more questions? Please contact the Center for International Mobility by email: cim@hs-osnabrueck.de