Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences

Equal in Status but Different in Kind

Fachhochschule Osnabrueck, like most other Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany, was founded in 1971 and thus represents a relatively young type of institution in the field of higher education. By now, however, more than 35 % of all graduates in Germany come from this kind of university.

What primarily attracts students to Universities of Applied Sciences is a shorter route to their later profession. Studies at Universities of Applied Sciences are highly practice-oriented. A tight organisation of degree programmes, teaching in small groups, examinations throughout the students‘ studies and a choice of subjects that is oriented towards the needs of professional practice, facilitate shorter average study periods compared to those which are normally required at traditional universities. Furthermore, academic or scientific research at Universities of Applied Sciences is also geared towards practical requirements.

Studying for the Job

At Fachhochschule Osnabrueck, you study for the job. Teaching and research are oriented towards the requirements of ‘the real world‘. This is also mirrored in the qualifications of the teaching staff: Faculty have at least 5 years of practical professional experience in addition to their academic-scientific qualification and their pedagogical aptitude. Their profile clearly matches the educational tasks of Universities of Applied Sciences: We enable our students to deal with the requirements of the practical world in a competent, flexible and problem-solving manner.

Meeting the Demands of the Changing Job Market

Most of the degree programmes at Fachhochschule Osnabrueck offer the possibility to select different branches of study and areas of specialisation. This enables our students to choose an individual programme according to their special interests and skills. In this way every student can develop an individual qualification profile. The variety of our degree programmes is our answer to the changes that have been taking place in the job market. Newly developing professional fields with different job characteristics demand modern and practice-oriented academic education. The excellent job and promotion prospects of our graduates prove that the range of programmes on offer meets today‘s demands.

In this section, you will find everything you need to know when applying to FH Osnabrueck: From admission requirements to programme structures and information about how to finance your studies or where you can get any advice when needed.

Furthermore, you will find information about the city of Osnabrueck and its surroundings and finally some tips and tricks.