1. Are scholarships or other funding programmes offered for foreign students?

Fachhochschule Osnabrueck does not provide any scholarships. But there are some funding programmes from different institutions. Information about these can be found on the following Internet pages:

International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt der FH Osnabrueck)

German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD))

Office for Foreign Affairs (Auswärtiges Amt)

2. Is it possible, in view of the early application deadline, to hand in an application without the required school-leaving certificate and to hand this certificate in later?

If the university entrance qualification cannot be obtained before the application deadline, it is possible to hand in an application with a school certificates of the last four years. It should be explained adequately, if and when the university admission authorisation will be obtained. But all application data have to be at Fachhochschule Osnabrueck on 15th July of the respective year at the latest.

3. Is knowledge of the German language required for admission to study at Fachhochschule Osnabrueck?

Knowledge of the German language is essential to follow the lectures. Some programmes have special admission requirements like study ability in German which has to be proved by means of the language certificates listed under 'Erforderliche Sprachkenntnisse' (Language Knowledge Required) if the student would like to apply for the programme ”Master in International Business and Management”.

4. Is help offered when looking for accommodation?

The International Office helps foreign students to find a place to stay. You can apply for student accommodation at Student Services Osnabrueck or you can look for private accommodation.

Student Services Osnabrueck: ”Studentenwerk Osnabrueck”

Tel: +49 541 - 331070

Fax: +49 541 - 3310731

E-Mail: info@studentenwerk-osnabrueck.de

Homepage: http://www.studentenwerk-osnabrueck.de/englisch/index.php

University Accommodation

Homepage: http://www.studentenwerk-osnabrueck.de/englisch/wohnen.php

Accommodation Office:

Ritterstraße 10

49074 Osnabrueck

Tel: +49 541 - 33107-30

Office hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 11.00 - 13.00 hrs, Wednesdays: 13.00 – 15.00 hrs, Mondays: closed.

Private Accommodation

You can also search on your own if you prefer to live in private accommodation. There are a number of flats, flat-shares and bed-sits available in Osnabrueck. You can use the accommodation tool ”Wohnungsmarkt” on the ASTA-websites of Fachhochschule Osnabrueck or you can look for offers in the local newspaper ”Neue Osnabuecker Zeitung ”. Furthermore, it is always worth having a look at the info boards in the faculties or student restaurants.

Allgemeiner Studentenausschuss (AStA)

Tel: +49 541/969-2118, - 5138 (Osnabrueck)

Tel: +49 591/831-999 (Lingen)

E-Mail: asta@fh-osnabrueck.de

Homepage: http://www.asta.fh-osnabrueck.de

Office hours: Mondays to Fridays 10.00 – 13.00 hrs

5. Is it possible to get results obtained at other universities recognised at Fachhochschule Osnabrueck?

Recognition of results obtained at other universities can only take place after enrolment at Fachhochschule Osnabrueck. You have to file a respective application at the students’ admission office along with a detailed list of results you want to be taken into account together with a description of the programme contents.

6. What is the TOEFL Code for Fachhochschule Osnabrueck?

The TOEFL code for FH Osnabrueck is 1000-00. A copy of the TOEFL certificate has to be handed in with the application for some of the degree programmes.

7. Do I need a visa when entering Germany?

A visa is required for all students from non-EU-countries, Switzerland, Canada and the USA. This visa allows you to enter Germany, but it does not permit a stay in Germany. It is temporary and can be valid for different periods of time. Students who want to be enrolled at a German university need a student visa. This has to be applied for at the German embassy or the German consulate in your home country.

The processing of a visa application can take up to 3 months – please apply early! Students should never enter only with a tourist visa as this cannot be altered into a student visa. Enrolment at our university would be impossible if the student had a tourist visa and they would have to leave Germany after 3 months!

8. Where do foreign students have to register after their arrival in Germany?

Every foreign student has to register at the Registration Office for Foreigners in the Town Offices of Osnabrueck (”Stadthaus Osnabrueck”) to apply for a residence permit. Basically, the following documents have to be submitted:

Application form

Application for a residence permit

Valid passport 

Copy of proof of health insurance - form (E 128)

2 passport photographs (EU students)

1 passport photograph (students from East Europe)

Proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of your stay in Osnabrueck

9. Is it possible work part-time parallel to the studies? Are there any job offers for students at Fachhochschule Osnabrueck?

If students can demonstrate that their language knowledge, especially in German and English is sufficient, it is possible – with a little bit of luck – to find a part-time job, for example as a typist or stand-in in businesses such as call-centres, factories or restaurants. The job centre has a job agency especially for students. Sometimes, Fachhochschule Osnabrueck needs student workers for special projects. If foreign students staying in Osnabrueck for at least two semesters have a job, they are by law entitled to work up to 90 days per year parallel to their studies. Paid work is only allowed during the semester holidays. The work permit is handed out directly by the Registration Office for Foreigners, thus students do not have to apply for it at the job centre. If students are recipients of a scholarship and would like to work, they would need the permission of the sponsor who grants the scholarship.

10. How much are the costs of living per month?

At the moment, the costs of living amount to about 550-600 € per month.

11. When does the semester start?

The lectures of the autumn semester start in mid-September while the lectures of the spring semester start at the beginning of March.

12. Can I send my application by E-mail?

Please send your application by post – not by E-mail. Applications sent by E-mail cannot be accepted as it is essential that you enclose copies of your original certificates, scanned documents are not sufficient! Authenticated documents are not necessary. These will be needed for enrolment later.

Please send duplicates or photocopies of the original documents together with a translation in English or German.

13. How many students are in one group?

On average, groups do not consist of more than 40 students, while in the language classes, there are no more than 20 students.