Welcome to Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (OS UAS) Germany

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1 Welcome to Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (OS UAS) Germany

2 Introduction to Germany 16 federal states 82 million inhabitants Strongest economic region in Europe (1/3 of European GDP) International airport FMO Münster/Osnabrück

3 Introduction to Osnabrück 1/4 Federal state: Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) 160,000 inhabitants City of peace 1,200 year-old history

4 Introduction to Osnabrück 2/4 The location of Osnabrück 60 km resp. 45 minutes to the Dutch border 120 km resp. 1,5 hours to Bremen and Hanover 450 km resp. 3 hours to Berlin 680 km resp. 6 hours to the French border Osnabrück Hanover Cologne 170 km Bremen 120 km Hamburg 120 km Berlin 450 km 700 km resp. 6 hours to Munich France Munich 700

5 This image cannot currently be displayed. Introduction to Osnabrück 3/4 Enjoy student life in Osnabrück! around 20,000 students in Osnabrück 400 bars, clubs and restaurants Variety of indoor and outdoor activities and events for international students Maiwoche festival week in May (Open air music events for free) Christmas market in December Media art festival, plus many more

6 Introduction to Osnabrück 4/4 Discover the picturesque countryside: medieval villages, castles, lakes, forests

7 Osnabrück UAS Fact and figures Founded in 1971 Around 12,500 students, 420 teachers and 660 staff members 4 faculties, 1 institute of music 53 undergraduate programs 21 postgraduate programs 15 continuing education programs 8 dual programs 2 part-time programs Study and research with a strong practical orientation Close cooperation with industry and trade

8 Osnabrück UAS Studying in Osnabrück Friendly atmosphere Prize-winning student restaurant Many sports facilities Small study groups Excellent computer facilities State-of-the-art technical equipment

9 This image cannot currently be displayed. Osnabrück UAS Service for international students Intensive counselling and support by: - Central International Office of HS Osnabrück (CIO) - International Faculty Office (IFO) - Career Center - Learning Center, and many more service institutions German language courses in February and August/September: Housing service: student residences Student mentoring, buddy program Orientation days before semester start Modules taught in English

10 Osnabrück UAS Faculties and institutes 3 Locations: Osnabrück-Westerberg (W) Osnabrück-Haste (H) Lingen/Ems (L) Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (W) Faculty of Agriculture and Landscape Architecture (H) Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences (W) Faculty of Management, Culture and Technology (L) Institute of Music: Municipal Academy of Music (W)

11 Ratings and Rankings Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences Excellent ranking results are perpetually given by renowned institutions, like the German Centre for University Development (CHE), to the Bachelor s and Master s programs in International Business and Management, Business Law, Nursing Science, Social Work just to name a few for their: syllabi internationality employability These top rankings confirm our strategy of offering a high-quality, balanced, practice-oriented academic training required for a professional career.

12 Characteristics Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences Highly qualified lecturers with management experience in business and industry Intensive training of key competencies Modularised study programs International study programs, modules taught in English Small study groups Practical orientation Individual counselling and support

13 Internationality Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences International cooperations with around 150 partner and cooperation institutions International and bilingual study programs About 10 % international students Multilingual education E-Quality Label awarded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Best university in terms of international mobility, especially within the ERASMUS student and teaching staff exchange program

14 Osnabrück UAS Costs of student life For a detailed overview of the costs to be expected, see: Approx. monthly expenses No tuition fees for visiting students (exchange students and free movers) 0 No semester fees for exchange students for maximal two semesters - full semester dues (ca. 300) for free movers 0 Free public transport ticket: campus card (= student ID card) is semester ticket, i. e. free use of Osnabrück buses and various regional trains 0 Rental in student residences, incl. additional expenses of around 50 for electricity, heating, water, telephone, Internet Extra costs for food, insurances, visa/residence permit, study material Approx. total cost of living per month 750

15 Osnabrück UAS Academic calendar Lecture period Examination period Block week Projects Case studies/simulations Study trips Vacation Semester break Winter semester 1 Sept. to 28/29 Febr. mid-september to mid-january mid-january to beginning of February Second week of November (participation voluntary) Christmas: ca. 1 week beginning to end of February Summer semester 1 March to 31 Aug. Beginning of March to mid-june mid-june to beginning of July Second week of May (participation voluntary) Easter: ca. 1 week beginning of July to end of Aug.

16 Contact for international enquiries Website for incoming students: International Faculty Office (IFO):