# Universität Osnabrück

> public · Osnabrück · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **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 (master + preparatory) | Dec 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). |
| SoSe (preparatory + freemover) | Jan 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). |
| Winter semester — admission-restricted (NC) Bachelor's degree and all Master's degree programmes, via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 June | Confirmed. Applies to restricted single- and two-subject Bachelor's programmes and to all Master's programmes (restricted and open), for applicants using the central application service (uni-assist). Source: https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieren/bewerbung-und-studienstart/bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/bewerbungsinformationen-fuer-internationale-studieninteressierte/bewerbung-ueber-uni-assist-ev |
| Winter semester — open-admission (zulassungsfrei) single-subject Bachelor's degree, via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 August | Confirmed for applicants using the central application service (uni-assist). Source: https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieren/bewerbung-und-studienstart/bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/bewerbungsinformationen-fuer-internationale-studieninteressierte/bewerbung-ueber-uni-assist-ev |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Osnabrück
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** humanities, natural-sciences, law, economics, social-sciences, cognitive-science, international-relations, computer-science
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de
- **Address:** Neuer Graben 29, 49074 Osnabrück, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Osnabrück is a medium-sized city in Lower Saxony with a strong student culture and surprisingly lively arts scene. Living costs are among Germany's lowest—housing, food, and transport all affordable. The pace is slower than Berlin or Cologne, which suits focused study and a quieter student lifestyle.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students — one of the most affordable public universities in Germany.
- Niedersachsen does not charge the extra non-EU semester fee that Baden-Württemberg universities impose.
- A full EU diploma opens the 18-month German job-seeker visa and unrestricted Schengen mobility after graduation.
- Strong coverage across humanities, social sciences, law, economics, and cognitive science suits broad CIS student profiles.
- Osnabrück is a mid-size, low-cost city with manageable rents compared to Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg.
- During studies you may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, legally offsetting living costs.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German — a C1 language certificate is typically required for admission.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent usually must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before enrolling.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year before a visa is issued.
- Osnabrück is a mid-size regional city with a limited local job market, which can constrain internship options in competitive fields.
- The IELTS 6.0 minimum suggests some English-medium options exist, but the range of English-taught programmes may be narrower than at larger research universities.

## 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:** Studierendenwerk Osnabrück. 21 complexes across Osnabrück/Vechta/Lingen, ~2,000+ places. Salzmarkt reference: €286–414/mo. Warm rent includes utilities + internet. Apply immediately after admission.

## 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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