This page offers a variety of basic information about Osnabrück University and links to the external websites of the respective institutions.

The University of Osnabrück was founded in 1974. The emphasis in research lies on a variety of interdisciplinary courses, some which are unique to Osnabrück University, e.g. taxation science. It currently hosts ca 10,300 students.

Related links:

• Courses A - Z
• Official homepage University of Osnabrück

The International Office is responsible for foreign students and the university's international partnerships.

Related link:

• International Office
  

The student service of Osnabrück University is the contact point for prospective and enrolled students. It helps solving all questions related to studying in Osnabrück.

Related link:

• Student service at the University of Osnabrück
  

A faculty ("Fakultät") is a division within the university that contains one or several study subjects.

Student councils ("Fachschaften") are organizations for the representation of interests of students by students. One student council usually represents a single faculty or one subject.

The list below contains links to the faculties at Osnabrück University and the corresponding student councils.

Faculties:

• FB 1 Sozialwissenschaften (social sciences)
• FB 2 Kultur- und Geowissenschaften (cultural sciences and geo-sciences)
  
• FB 3 Erziehungs- und Kulturwissenschaften (educational and cultural sciences)
  
• FB 4 Physik (physics)
  
• FB 5 Biologie/Chemie (biology/chemistry)
  
• FB 6 Mathematik/Informatik (mathematics/computer science)
  
• FB 7 Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft (philology and linguistics)
  
• FB 8 Humanwissenschaften (humanities)
• FB 9 Wirtschaftswissenschaften (economics and business studies)
• FB 10 Rechtswissenschaften (law)
  

Student councils: 

• Overview of all student councils at the University of Osnabrück
  

The university facilities are generally located in the city centre or the district Westerberg.

Related links:

• Interactive area map
• Locations of the University of Osnabrück
  

The canteens and cafeterias offer a varying and diverse range of dishes.

Related links:

• Maps of canteens & cafeterias in Osnabrück
  
• Current menus of canteens & cafeterias
  

The "Studentenwerk Osnabrück" supports students in all issues related to their studies. It offers services for financial matters, social life, accommodation, culture, and food services.

Related link:

• Studentenwerk Osnabrück
  

The student represenatives are defending the interests of students on the university level. They are the voice of the students in talks with the university administration or the public. In addition to political and social issues the representation deals with cultural matters.

The student representation in Osnabrück is the "Allgemeine Studierendenausschuss" (AStA).

Related link:

• Allgemeine Studierendenausschuss - Osnabrück University
  

The "Universitätsbibliothek" is the library of Osnabrück University and offers literature and research advice.

Related link:

• Universitätsbibliothek Osnabrück

Within the university the IT service is the first contact for questions about data processing and electronic communication. At the University of Osnabrück it is offered by the "Rechenzentrum".

Related link:

• Rechenzentrum - University of Osnabrück
  

The "Zentrum für Hochschulsport" of the university and university of applied sciences offers numerous sport activities for students such as aqua jogging, basketball, fencing or historic sword-fighting.

Related link:

• Zentrum für Hochschulsport - University and University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück