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Incoming Exchange and Erasmus Students

The School for Cultural 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 2024
  Start of the Semester: 1st April 2024
  Welcome Week for International Students: 25th - 28th March 2024
  Start of Lectures: 2nd April 2024
  End of Lectures: 6th July 2024
  End of the Semester: 30th September 2024

• Autumn Semester 2024/25
  Start of the Semester:  1st October 2024
  Welcome Week for International Students: 14th – 18th October 2024
  Freshman Week for Degree Seeking Students: 21st – 26th October 2024
  Start of Lectures: 28th October 2024
  Christmas Holidays: 21st December 2024 – 4th January 2025
  End of Lectures: 15th February 2025
  End of the Semester: 31st March 2025

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 B1 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 are a number of courses in English offered each semester.

Courses

• General information: Exchange and Erasmus students must take the majority of courses at the institute/department where they are enrolled according to the partnership. Courses from other schools and institutes may be chosen upon agreement with the respective coordinator and needs to be confirmed via the Learning Agreement.
• Bachelor's students from their 5th semester/3rd year onwards can also take part in Master's courses, provided there are no specific prerequisites/restrictions for the course and places are available.
• Please note that we cannot award ECTS for final theses.

Winter Semester 2024/25

• Joint Course Offer in English for Exchange Students: Social Sciences, History, Geography
• Courses for Exchange Students Institute of Social Sciences
• Courses for Exchange Students Institute of Geography
• Courses for Exchange Students Department of History
• Courses for Exchange Students Institute of Art/Art Education
• Courses for Exchange Students Department of Textile Studies

Summer Semester 2024

• Courses for Exchange Students Department of Textile Studies

Courses in English by Subject Area

Search for courses from all degree programmes and departments via Stud.IP (Login with your Osnabrück University account, choose "Veranstaltungen" for selection of subject areas)

Learning Agreement and Course Enrollment

• Students need to enroll in courses through our online course registration system (stud.ip) before the start of the lecture period. They will receive the access data with their enrollment documents.
• It is compulsory for incoming students to conclude a Learning Agreement before the start of the semester. Learning Agreements can be adjusted up to five weeks after the start of the semester if places are available.
• 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.
• Responsible persons of the institutes for the signature of Learning Agreements

Exam Registration

• In addition to registering for the courses in Stud.IP, students must also register separately for the examinations and coursework of their courses in HisInOne at the end of each semester.
• Registration Period for Exams in HisinOne Winter Semester 2024/25: tbd.
  
• If it is not possible to register via HisInOne, achievements can be confirmed by the lecturers via the ECTS-Certificate. In this case, students must register their exams and assignments by email with the lecturer during the official registration period and submit the ECTS-Certificate together with the examination/course work (e.g. term paper).
• Registration Period for Language Course Exams Winter Semester 2024/25: tbd. 
• For information on registration formalities and deadlines for courses in other departments, please ask the lecturers of the courses.
• Issuing of the Transcript of Records: An overview of the completed courses and the ECTS-Certificates (if applicable) must be submitted to the International Office (to Sabine Jones, incoming@uos.de). The overview of achievements can be generated as a pdf document in HisInOne.

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!
• Please visit our Welcome Hub for International Students for all important organizational topics related to your study stay in Osnabrück!

Welcome Week

• Winter Semester 2024/25: 14th-18th October 2024, Program Welcome Week
• Welcome Meeting at the School of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences: Monday, 14th October 2024, 4-6pm, Building 15, Room 421