Sports offerings & university sports

Would you like to play a round of basketball or beach volleyball outside of the course program or use the calisthenics facility on Jahnstraße? Then you can simply book the fields at the desired time. You can find all the information you need on the respective page.

• Basketball
• Badminton
• Beach volleyball
• Calisthenics facility
• Soccer
• Tennis

You can spend a relaxing evening with your fellow students playing a few outdoor games in Osnabrück's Schlossgarten. You can borrow sports and games equipment free of charge from the Student Center (StudZ) in the Schlossgarten. The selection includes Viking chess, volleyballs, badminton sets, Frisbees, and much more.

Renting equipment is easy: just bring your student ID, select the equipment you want, and get started. The equipment cannot be reserved and must be returned on the same day. 

Further details can be found here.

Are you looking for someone to jog, climb, or take a couples' dance class with? The University Sports Center's sports partner search makes it easy to find like-minded people for joint activities: simply submit a request or browse existing entries. This is a quick way to find people to do your favorite sport with or try out new activities. It's ideal if you're new to the city or don't want to train alone.

Find a sports partner

Every summer, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences' best university soccer team is sought. Match days take place every week to find the most successful team by the end of the semester. You can find more information about registration and the format here.

Registration for the University Sports Center's activities takes place online via the booking platform. A detailed description of the registration process can be found here. Many activities are quickly booked up, so it's best to register early!

Of course! Most courses and sports activities are aimed at both beginners and advanced participants. The levels are specified in the course descriptions so that you can always find the right activity for you.

The basic program of the University Sports Center is free of charge for students. This includes team sports in particular, but also running groups and two fitness gymnastics courses. For special courses, workshops, or excursions (e.g., climbing, water sports), there are usually small participation fees.

For most courses, comfortable sportswear and indoor or sports shoes are sufficient. For special courses such as climbing, yoga, or water sports, the necessary equipment is often provided. For supervised badminton and table tennis sessions, you must bring your own rackets. You can find more detailed information in the respective course description.

Most sports activities take place at the central sports facility on Jahnstraße. Special courses, such as bouldering, are held at the premises of our cooperation partners. An overview of all sports facilities and the corresponding courses can be found here.