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University of Osnabrückin Northwest Germany
Internationally renowned for research and teaching programs in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Law and Business
High standards of research and structured PhD programs 10,000 full-time students, incl. 600 international students and >
800 PhD candidates DAAD Award 2006: International Exchange
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Osnabrück
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City of Osnabrück
165,000 inhabitants The university is integrated into the historic city,
which is over 800 years old, and offers a wide range of activities Headquarters of the German Environmental Foundation, the
German Foundation for Peace Research and terre des hommes
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Studying in Osnabrück
High quality of life Low cost of living Diverse range of sports and leisure activities Charming, rural surroundings Close contact with companies, local authorities and institutions Good job and internship prospects
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University Profile
Founded in 1974 Optimal learning and research conditions at a
young, lively university High standards of research and structured PhD
programs Modular and interdisciplinary study programs with
accredited, internationally recognized degrees
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Data & Facts Allocated budget 2008: 82,7 million euros External and special funding 2008: ca. 25 million euros 9,344 students during winter semester 2007/2008
… of which 5,275 female 923 graduates in winter semester 2007/2008 69 doctorates conferred in winter semester 2007/2008 1,543 employees in total (12/31/08)
… of which 840 in the academic and scientific field 215 professors and lecturers 23 junior professors
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Schools
School of Social Sciences School of Culture and Geo Sciences School of Education and Cultural Studies School of Physics School of Biology/Chemistry School of Mathematics/Computer Sciences School of Linguistics and Literary Studies School of Human Sciences School of Economics School of Law
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Innovative Degree Programs
The university offers over 160 different innovative degree programs in the Humanities Social Sciences Natural Sciences Law Business Studies
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International Degree Programs
The University of Osnabrück goes international by offering modular study programs Bachelor's and Master’s degrees European Credit Transfer
System (ECTS)
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International study programs offering Bachelor degrees
Applied systems science Biology of organisms Cell biology Cognitive science European studies Geoinformatics Information systems
Mathematics / Computer science Physics Physics with Computer science Social Sciences Business law Economics
and Law (Law Degree)
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International study programs offering Master degrees
Master of Arts English and American Studies Democratic government and civil society Education European studies German History International migration and intercultural
relations Art history Music, musicology Renaissance and Reformation studies Romance languages Social Sciences Theology and culture Economic and social geography
Master of Science Applied systems science Biology of organisms Cell biology Cognitive Science Geoinformatics Computer science Cognitive mathematics Information systems Material science Applied mathematics Physics Physics with computer science
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Teacher training programs
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25 percent of our students are enrolled in our Teachertraining programs. We offer
a Master of Education for various education tiers various Bachelor programs which serve as the basis
for our Master of Education courses
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International Cooperation
Exchange programs with more than 200 institutes of higher education
Links to over 500 academic institutions in more than 60 countries
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Interdisciplinary Research
Collaborative research center for Molecular Biology, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG)
Five interdisciplinary Research Institutes- Migration Research- Cognitive Science- Environmental Systems Science- History of the Early Modern Era- European Legal Studies
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Doctoral Studies
All faculties offer PhD studies International PhD teams co-operate in
postgraduate/PhD colleges, giving academics the opportunity to pursue research in teams
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Postgraduate Colleges
Cognitive Architecture: Integration of Patterns and Rules in English
Integrative Competencies and Well-Beingin German and English
Molecular Physiology: Interactions between Cellular Nanostructures in English
Nonlinearities of Optical Materials in English
Advanced Materials in German and English
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International Research Activities (EU)
New Approaches to Adaptive Water Management under Uncertainty
Co-ordination Action on Human Rights Violations
Network of Excellence on International Migration, Integration and Social Cohesion
Network of Excellence on European Private Law
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Why study at theUniversity of Osnabrück?
Manageable size: medium-sized university Short routes, quick orientation Good tutoring/supervision Efficient study programs Family-friendly atmosphere
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StudiOS - Student Information CenterShort routes, expert partners
All the essential service facilities required for studying
are located under one roof: Central student counseling office Administrative student services International office Grants and funding dept. of the student organization Center for teacher training Center for university sports Liaison office for professionalization
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Language Center
Opportunity to learn and improve a new language
Subject-specific language competencesCourse range
German as a second language Courses in Chinese, English, French, Italian,
Japanese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Swedish, and Spanish
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Student organization facilities... making studying a success!
Catering in award-winning dining halls and cafeterias Student accommodation office Student funding and grants University daycare center “The Little Rascals" Psychosocial counseling Host of cultural activities
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The University Library
Four faculty libraries and two major institute libraries More than 1,5 million books Wide selection of newspapers, journals and
magazines Online access to more than 50,000 electronic
journals, more than 2,000 online-databases plus thousands of electronic books and doctoral theses
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Semester dates
Winter semester- Starts: October 1- Courses begin: mid-October- Courses end: mid-February- End of semester: March 31
Summer semester- Starts: April 1- Courses begin: beginning of April- Courses end: mid-July- End of semester: September 30
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Services for international students and doctoral students
Information package Induction week General and subject-related German language
courses International cultural program Contact programs Tutorial programs Assistance with bureaucratic procedures
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Thank you!
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