Breaking away from the classic university structures with their traditional, sharp boundaries and turning "interdisciplinary" education into an institutional culture, Osnabrück University is one of Europe's strongest alternatives for visionary students. This innovative university, founded in 1974 in Osnabrück, the historic "City of Peace" of the state of Lower Saxony, is the indisputable leader of the continent especially in the field of "Cognitive Science", which combines artificial intelligence, psychology and neurobiology.
Prominent Programs
- Institute of Cognitive Science (IKW) — Europe's largest and most prestigious cognitive science center.
- Faculty of Law — An elite research center in European Law and international tax law.
- Business and Economics — A modern curriculum focused on Sustainable Economy and Digital Corporate Governance.
- Humanities and Migration Studies — The IMIS institute advises the EU Commission.
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Enrollment
- Along with your high school diploma, you are required to have been placed in a 4-year undergraduate program in Türkiye as a result of the YKS exam.
- The program you were placed in must be fully compatible with the program you will study in Osnabrück.
- If your high school diploma does not provide direct equivalence, you can study for one year at the affiliated Studienkolleg centers in the Hannover or Osnabrück region.
Language Proficiency
- German: TestDaF 4x4, DSH-2 or telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule.
- English: IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 (7.0 for Cognitive Science), TOEFL iBT minimum 90.
Career Ecosystem
The InnovationsCentrum Osnabrück (ICO) located in the city hosts hundreds of start-ups operating in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital media and agricultural technologies (AgriTech). University students gain unique professional experience by working at these technology centers for 20 hours a week with Werkstudent status while their education is still ongoing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an English-language undergraduate program at Osnabrück University?+
As an opportunity quite rarely seen across Germany, the Cognitive Science undergraduate program in Osnabrück is taught predominantly in English.
Is the city of Osnabrück safe for international students?+
Absolutely. Bearing the title "City of Peace", Osnabrück is at the top of the list of Germany's cities with the lowest crime rates and the highest student tolerance and cultural diversity.
When are applications made?+
The international application deadline for the winter term is generally July 15, and for the summer term it is January 15.
Osnabrück University is one of many strong universities in Germany. Read our end-to-end guide to studying at a university in Germany — covering application steps, language requirements, the student visa and living costs — to see the whole picture and decide which university fits you best.
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