International Faculty Office
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture
International Faculty Office of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture
The International Faculty Office provides you with information about opportunities for our students to gain experience abroad and for international visiting students to study with us. You can also find information here about international activities on our campus.
In a globalised workforce, international knowledge and skills are becoming increasingly important for your future career. However, spending time abroad and gaining intercultural experience can also be a great source of personal enrichment. The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture therefore encourages all students to gain international experience during their studies.
At the International Faculty Office (IFO), you can obtain information and personalised advice about studying abroad. The faculty’s international coordinators can advise you on specific academic questions relating to particular partner universities and research internships abroad.
Incoming Visiting Student
As a foreign student you are welcome to join us at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture! Your lecturers, staff, the International Faculty Office and your German fellow students will help to make your stay an accademic and personal success.
Incoming - Exchange possibilities
If you are an exchange student from one of our partner universities worldwide with which we have an existing cooperation agreement, you have the opportunity to study at our faculty for one or two semesters. You can choose from our range of English-language semester packages, or design your own customised course schedule.
If you have sufficient German language skills, you can also enrol on our degree programmes and take German-language modules.
A list of modules offered in English can be found on the following page: English-Language Modules.
If you are a student at a non-partner university, you can still apply to study with us as a freemover.
You can study with us for one to two semesters, but you cannot earn a degree.
As a freemover student, you pay the full semester tuition fee.
Full study program: International students have the opportunity to study an entire bachelor or master program as a registered student (mostly in German). From summer semester 2026 we offer a new Master programm called "Land Use Transformation" in English. Find out more about our Study Programs.
Exchange program: Students who study one or two semesters as a visiting student can choose between modules in German or English. Find suitable modules and semester packages in our list of English-taught courses.
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture offers international students internship placements in various fields including plant nutrition and crop production, organic potato research to urban restoration and other interesting research programs. Find all of our current internship opportunities here: List of Internship Opportunities.
You can find all the information you need about our internship program, including application requirements, finances, and accommodation, on the Internship Program at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
The Center for International Mobility is available to answer any questions you may have about your internship.
Camila Giterman from Argentina, study program landscape architecture
This is a summary of my exchange experience in Germany. I highly recommend doing it at the Hochschule Osnabrück.
Osnabrück was the first city in which I was completely by myself. There were no uncles or parents to pave the road. I remember the moment I decided doing it and the moment when I was about to leave Argentina, all my feelings of anxiety and fear. As with any type of change you feel a little bit strange. Change from home, friends, language, food. These are all changes that anyone can believe that getting used to them is not easy. As an Argentinian girl making the decision to leave was a challenge in itself but at a certain point I realized the great commitment and support from the international department that made my fears disappear. With all the support, self confidence increased as time passed, thanks again to the international department for establishing a very permeable communication among teachers, students, mates and everyone.
Once there, friendship arrived fast, because of living in a "Studentenwohnheim" (student residence). German language was not easy for me at the beginning but thanks to the intensive course I took during the summer and regular classes during the semester it improved a lot.
During my time in Osnabrück I had a working experience, I took part in the ETC.la research project, had a semester full of great modules and above all I learned a new way of interpreting, understanding and living the landscape. I think this was the most interesting thing about the trip. The moment you are about take the plane back home, you realize that the most difficult obstacle to overcome is coming back.
Incoming - Application
Please submit your application for the respective semester by the following dates:
| Winter semester (September to February) | March 1 to May 15 of the same year Nomination by home university: latest by April 30 |
| Summer semester (March to August) | September 1 to November 1 of the preceding year Nomination by home university: latest by October 15 |
On this website, you will obtain an overview of all the documents required for the online application as a visiting student. Should you not have all documents on hand at this time, you can submit these later on by e-mail to the International Faculty Office. In this case first upload another file for the missing document in the online form so that you can submit your application. For it is very important that you keep the application deadline. Admission e-mails or letters will, however, only be sent once all documents are correct and complete (including signatures, stamps and all further data that is needed).
The files of the application documents shall not be uploaded altogether as one file, but as several separate files. If one document, e. g. your transcript, consists of more than one page, please first convert it into one file. But please do not scan several pages side by side on one page of the file as this impedes the readability.
1. Passport photograph
Not older than 3 months
File size: maximal 500 KB
File format: JPG (file extension: .jpg)
Photo format: upright format 3:4
Photo size: minimal 480 x 640 pixel
Resolution: 300 dpi or more
Your photo will be printed on the student ID card of our university which also is a public transportation ticket. You will have to identify yourself with it e. g. in buses and trains so that you should be well recognizable on the photo. Pictures taken with a digital camera or smartphone can be accepted, too, as long as you observe our directions. Best upload a picture that meets the requirements for a passport, i. e. the photo should only show head and shoulders and it should be well-focused. Should you scan the image on a white sheet of paper, please first crop it before you upload it!
2. Copy of identity card
Passport (non-EU-students)
Personal ID card (EU students)
File size: maximal 1 MB
File format: PDF
3. Curriculum vitae in tabular form
Template as MS Word format
File size: maximal 1 MB
To be uploaded as file format: PDF
4. Up-to-date transcript of academic record from home university
In German or English
Required particulars: your full name, name and address of your home university, semesters and subjects completed to date, signature and stamp of your university, incl. the current date
File size: maximal 1 MB
File format: PDF
5. Language certificate
Command of German and/or English
Template as MS Word format, alternatively: any other relevant language certificate
File size: maximal 1 MB
To be uploaded as file format: PDF
6. Certificate of enrollment from home university
Template as PDF format
File size: maximal 1 MB
To be uploaded as file format: PDF
The online registration system will guide you automatically. You will find info buttons in many places giving you further information, if required. Your data will be maintained in the registration form as long as you keep your browser window open or if you click on the "save" buttons at the end of the single pages.
Do you meet our admission requirements, can you prove the needed language proficiency and has your university nominated you to us by e-mail? In that case we would be pleased to receive your application now:
To the online application (will be open from mid September)
Foreign applicants may also apply for an entire study course at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. Find more information on the opportunities and study programs and studying in Osnabrück. For more information contact us at international@hs-osnabrueck.de.
Incoming - Services for visiting students
Taking the first step is the beginning of a new journey. Even before your exchange semester begins, we will assign you an experienced buddy. These buddies are students in higher semesters who will contact you via email after the IFO has assigned you. Participation in the buddy program is voluntary and must be confirmed in advance. Your buddy will help you settle in at the university and in Osnabrück. They will accompany you, especially at the beginning, and will pick you up from the train station and take you to your dorm room. They will show you around and point out the most important routes, the Haste campus, the cafeteria, the library, and much more about studying at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
Welcome Days: two days prior to the start of the semester (always a Thursday and Friday) we invite you to our orientation days. You will meet the other exchange students and their buddies. We will show you around the Campus Haste, the library and introduce you to the main university online systems. Attendance is mandatory for all incoming students.
Welcome Days winter term 2026/2027: 17th and 18th September 2026 at Campus Haste in Osnabrück. Start for both days is around 9:30 am. The preliminary schedule for Welcome Days 2026 (as of May 2026 - changes occur).
Find all the important information you need in our Fact Sheet 2026/2027 from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture (effective May 2026).
The Housing Service supports international students to find an accommodation in Osnabrück.
For more information on visas, health insurance, and life in Osnabrück, please visit the page for internationale Gaststudierende.
Outgoing
Studying abroad is an exciting experience and a uniquely enriching personal journey. As a student, you have many opportunities to incorporate study abroad experiences into your academic career. This could include, for example, an internship abroad, a semester abroad, or even a short-term stay abroad—such as to write a thesis or to participate in a summer school or language course.
You can find plenty of information and tips on planning and preparation on the Intranet
Study abroad - Marie in Scottland - Bachelor Home Economics and Nutrition Summer term 2025
Seit meinem ersten Semester wollte ich mich international vernetzen, mutig sein und meine Kompetenzen erweitern. Die Vorbereitung meines Auslandssemesters startete erst im 4. Semester. Ich bewarb mich auf mehrere Stipendien, überlegte mir mehrere Alternativpläne und suchte mir meine Module aus, die ich belegen wollte. Der große bürokratische Aufwand ist zwar nicht zu unterschätzen, zahlt sich aber definitiv aus.
In Dundee angekommen, landete ich zuerst im Hotel. Ein kommunikatives Missverständnis mit meinem Vermieter, machte den Einzug an einem Sonntag unmöglich. Der erste Tag und das erste Missgeschick. Im Hotel konnte ich mich dennoch sehr gut von der zwölfstündigen Zugfahrt erholen und mir die Stadt ansehen. Eingezogen in einem Studentenwohnheim, mit eigenem Badezimmer und geteilter Küche richtete ich mir mein eigenes kleines Reich ein. Das Studentenwohnheim war nur zwei Minuten Gehweg von der Uni entfernt. Fünf Minuten brauchte ich bis in die Innenstadt. Ich war hauptsächlich zu Fuß unterwegs.
Das Studieren and der Abertay University war sehr familiär. Es gab nur wenige Studierende in den Kursen und die Professor*innen kannten mich schon nach zwei Wochen. Die Module waren sehr praxisnah, sodass ich viel in der Küche und im Labor stand. Ich hatte die Möglichkeit sensorische Tests durchzuführen, ein eigenes Produkt zu entwickeln und chemische Methoden kennenzulernen.
Neben des Unialltags reiste ich viel durch Schottland. Ich bereiste mehrmals Edinburgh und Glasgow, entdeckte die Highlands und besuchte viele Castles. Außerdem war ich viel in Dundee und Umgebung unterwegs, da es dort auch viel zu entdecken gab. Am Wochenende ging ich zu einer internationalen Gruppe. Die Organisation zielt darauf ab, internationale Studierende in Dundee zu vernetzen, sodass ich viele neue Bekanntschaften machte, die ich nicht missen will!
Insgesamt war mein Auslandssemester eines der erfahrungsreichsten und lehrreichsten Semester meines Studiums. Wer überlegt ein Auslandsaufenthalt zu machen, sollte dies definitiv tun. Meine Tipps: Durchhaltevermögen, Geduld, Zuversicht und sich vorher mit anderen Menschen austauschen. Außerdem ist es sinnvoll bereits vorher sich international zu vernetzen z.B. mit Hilfe der International Summer University der HS Osnabrück oder das Buddy-Programm an der Fakultät.
Inspiration for Your Adventures Abroad! Are you thinking about spending a semester abroad or doing an internship abroad, but still unsure which country or partner university is right for you? Let the experiences of other students inspire you!
Students from the AuL Faculty—as well as from other faculties at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences—have already gained valuable experience abroad. On the intranet, you’ll find a wide variety of experience reports that offer insights into studying, living, and the challenges of life abroad. You can also read about how other students organized their stays abroad and pick up helpful tips.
Take a look and discover new perspectives for your journey abroad!
Become a Buddy for international students at the AuL Faculty!
Every semester, students from various countries and fields of study come to Osnabrück to spend a semester here as exchange students. To help them find their way around quickly and get off to a good start in their daily academic life, we’re looking for dedicated students in higher semesters who’d like to support them as buddies.
What are a buddy’s responsibilities? Buddies help visiting students move into their dorms, assist with registration formalities and opening bank accounts, provide practical tips, and serve as points of contact throughout the semester.
Join us! Become part of an international network as a Buddy and help foster a welcoming atmosphere on the Haste Campus. Curious? You can find more information about the Buddy Program on the intranet.
Study with us at Campus Haste
Contact International Faculty Office
- Academic information in the department of agriculture
Prof. Dr. Dorothee Straka
Phone: +49 (0)541 969-5255
E-Mail: d.straka@hs-osnabrueck.de
- Academic information in the department of landscape architecture
Prof. Dr. Henrik Schultz
Phone: +49 (0)541 969-5052
E-Mail: h.schultz@hs-osnabrueck.de
- General information
Karolin Boom
Phone: +49 (0)541 969-5328
E-Mail: IFO-AuL@hs-osnabrueck.de
Consultation hours (room HC0011): by appointment
- Coordinator of the language center
Jonathan Fine
Phone: +49 (0)541 969-5327
E-Mail: j.fine@hs-osnabrueck.de
Postal adress:
Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture
P.O. Box 19 40
49009 Osnabrück
Germany
Visitor´s adress:
Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture
Campus Haste
Am Krümpel 31
49090 Osnabrück