# Hochschule Osnabrück

> public · Osnabrück · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €700 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Approximate standard SoSe deadline. Verify at hs-osnabrueck.de |
| Winter semester — open-admission (zulassungsfrei) programmes, via the central application service (uni-assist) | 1 August | Confirmed. Application window opens 1 March. Source: https://www.hs-osnabrueck.de/studium/internationales/fuer-internationale-studieninteressierte/wie-du-dich-bewirbst/ |
| Winter semester — admission-restricted (NC) programmes, via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 June | New: the same page also lists an earlier deadline for restricted-admission programmes that go through the central application service (uni-assist), not in our stored set. Source: https://www.hs-osnabrueck.de/studium/internationales/fuer-internationale-studieninteressierte/wie-du-dich-bewirbst/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Osnabrück
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, economics, natural-sciences, agriculture, social-sciences, international-business
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.hs-osnabrueck.de
- **Address:** Heinrich-Böll-Straße, 49076 Osnabrück
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Osnabrück is in Lower Saxony, a mid-sized city with a mix of student culture and working-city practicality. Cost of living is moderate and friendly; housing is €300–400 per month in shared flats. The city has a strong regional economy in agriculture, food processing, and small manufacturing — real job markets for applied-science graduates.

## Strengths

- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€700 per year for administration and student services.
- Fields span engineering, economics, agriculture, natural sciences, and social sciences — strong match for small-and-mid-sized-company-heavy (Mittelstand) Niedersachsen.
- A German EU diploma is widely recognised across Schengen countries and opens doors beyond Germany itself.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates real time to convert studies into employment.
- Osnabrück is a mid-size city with manageable cost of living compared to Munich or Hamburg, easing the blocked-account pressure.
- Students can work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, allowing part-time income to offset living costs.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; limited English instruction means strong B2/C1 German is essential for daily study and life.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificate is not directly recognised in Germany typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 for a full year — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Osnabrück is not a major tech or finance hub; internship and graduate-job density is lower than in Frankfurt, Berlin, or Munich.
- Admission to competitive programmes can be selective; a strong academic record and language certificate are not optional extras.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €270–400
- **Private housing:** €400–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Osnabrück
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Osnabrück — 24+ housing complexes, 2,000+ rooms across Osnabrück, Lingen, Vechta campuses. WG rooms, 1- and 2-room apartments. ~€270–400/month. Dedicated international student contingent

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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