Detailed introduction of the University of Osnabrück:

Introduction

The University of Osnabrück is located in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, northwestern Germany. It is a young and dynamic comprehensive university known for its excellent research and teaching in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law and economics.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: Currently, the university has about 14,000 students and doctoral students, 981 academic staff and 734 administrative staff.

Subject areas: Subjects cover cultural studies, social sciences, education, physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, language and literature, human sciences, business administration, economics, law and many other fields.

History and establishment time

The history of higher education in Osnabrück can be traced back to 1632, when the Karolinum Gymnasium was upgraded to a Jesuit university, but it was closed a year later when the Swedish army recaptured Osnabrück during the Thirty Years' War. In 1970, the Lower Saxony government decided to establish a university in Osnabrück and laid the relevant legal foundation in 1973. As the successor of Adolf Reichwein Teacher Training College, the school officially opened in the summer semester of 1974.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: The courses are rich and diverse, focusing on the combination of theory and practice, providing students with a large number of internships and practical project opportunities to enhance their practical ability and employment competitiveness. For example, students in the Department of Economics have the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of actual projects in local enterprises.

Research strength: Strong research strength, especially in artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, cognitive science, peace and conflict studies, democratic governance, European studies, immigration studies and other disciplines. Its research results have a certain influence in the international academic community, and through cooperation with universities and research institutions around the world, it actively participates in international scientific development.

Institutional nature

Public research university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on interdisciplinary research and learning, cultivating students' ability to think and solve problems from different perspectives, focusing on cultivating students' innovative thinking and practical ability, committed to cultivating professionals with international vision and social responsibility, encouraging students to participate in scientific research projects and international exchange activities to enhance students' comprehensive quality and competitiveness.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Artificial intelligence, cognitive science, peace and conflict studies, European studies, immigration studies and other disciplines have a high reputation and influence in Germany and even internationally. In addition, disciplines such as law, economics, and cultural studies also have strong strengths and characteristics. For example, its law major has a good reputation in the field of German legal education and has trained many outstanding legal talents.

Key laboratories: The school has many advanced scientific research laboratories. For example, the laboratory of the Institute of Cognitive Science is equipped with advanced brain imaging equipment and cognitive experimental instruments, which provides strong support for research in the field of cognitive science; the laboratory of the Institute of Environmental Systems has high-precision environmental monitoring equipment and simulation analysis systems for conducting cutting-edge research related to environmental science.

Department Settings

The University of Osnabrück consists of 10 colleges and 4 interdisciplinary institutes, as follows:

College of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences

College of Education and Cultural Studies

College of Physics

College of Biology/Chemistry

College of Mathematics/Computer Science

College of Language and Literature

College of Human Sciences

College of Business Administration and Economics

School of Law

Interdisciplinary Institutes: Immigration Studies and Cross-Cultural Studies, Early Modern Cross-Cultural Studies, Cognitive Science, Environmental Systems Studies.

Ranking

In 2021, the University of Osnabrück ranks between 901-1000 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Soft Science.

Expenses

Tuition fees: As a public university in Germany, tuition fees are usually not charged, but a registration fee of about 300-500 euros is required each semester.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Osnabrück is moderate, and students' monthly living expenses are about 800-1000 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation, books, etc.

Campus

Campus distribution: The main campus is located in the Baroque castle in the center of Osnabrück. The castle was built in 1667-1675. It was once the residence and office of the Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück. Today, it is mainly used as the administrative office of the university. In addition, most of the college buildings are located near the castle, while the College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Botanical Garden are located in the Westerberg district in the west of the city. The school's campus in Westerberg partially shares facilities with the nearby University of Applied Sciences. The distance between the castle and the Westerberg campus is about 1.2 miles.

Campus facilities: The campus has complete teaching facilities and scientific research equipment, with modern laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc. The school's library has a rich collection of books, providing students and faculty with good learning and research resources. In addition, the school also has sports facilities such as gymnasiums and sports fields, as well as living facilities such as student dormitories, canteens, and cafes, providing students with a convenient and comfortable learning and living environment.