This is what the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences stands for

The Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences is the largest and highest performance university of applied sciences in Lower Saxony. With around 110 degree programs, the Bachelor's, Master's and advanced training levels is truly comprehensive. Our university has been a pioneer in many areas of academic training and has thus earned the reputation of being an innovative and progressive institution of higher education.

Lower Saxony's leader in research among universities of applied sciences
The university has a noteworthy research orientation. It is committed to the approach of a "University of Applied Sciences". That is, the university is actively involved in society and sees research as an essential contribution to practically assist in solving socially relevant issues.

Modern infrastructure
The new, modern campus in the Lingen locomotive sheds, a new laboratory in the field of food science, new canteens at the Westerberg and Lingen locations, a new lecture hall and the new library at the campus of Westerberg, are only a few examples of how a modern infrastructure has been created in recent years. The university is continuously active in this field.

Grown in and with the region
The Lingen Campus has been integrated into the former railway repair plant; the new cafeteria at Westerberg blends into the overall architectural picture of the former Von Stein Barracks with its bright facing bricks. And the Teaching and Research Center Food Science has found a stylish home in the heritage-listed Osnabrück countryside restaurant "Schmied im Hone".

An employer for more than 1,200 people
The Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1971. With effect from 1 January 2003, it passed into the sponsorship of the Stiftung 'Fachhochschule Osnabrück’ as an incorporated foundation under public law. This provides us with important design leeway while demonstrating a significant sign of trust from the country with regard to the university's performance.

The university provides jobs for more than 300 professors and approximately 900 employees. The aim is to give maximum possible development opportunities to all university staff and to create framework conditions that support the balance of family and career. In 2013, the university received the "Audit Family-friendly University" certificate.

Socially committed
The Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences sees its responsibility as not only providing technical and transferable skills, but shaping attitudes and promoting open-minded personalities with their offers within the framework of a course of studies. Also in the approach of social commitment lies the opportunity for a transregional profiling of the university

We hope that our students stay curious and test themselves at this particular stage of life. They should take time - in any form whatsoever - to commit themselves to the common good or to gain experience abroad. It is important for personal development to study conscientiously and it is also important to use the existing scope of development outside of studies.