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HS Osnabrück

Osnabrück, Germany

STUDY and INTERN in Germany (spring semester ONLY)

Hochschule Osnabrück - University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1971. The university has 8,700 students. In addition, more than 800 visiting students from over 85 countries study at Osnabrück every year. For UF business students, a semester at HS Osnabrück also brings an opportunity to intern at a multinational firm. Although, fluency in the German language is not necessary, it is encouraged that students interested in interning enroll in a German "crash" course upon arriving at Osnabrück.

• Hochschule Osnabrück Handbook
• Hochschule Osnabrück Fact Sheet
• View Presentation about Hochschule Osnabrück

The School

The International Faculty Office (IFO) at Osnabrück organize and coordinate services for incoming exchange students. They provide information, support and advise to students before arrival and through their stay in Osnabrück. IFO has also established a "buddy" program to help visiting students accommodate to the community and university.

The City

Osnabrück is a beautiful, historic German town of about 170,000 inhabitants with churches and half-timbered houses going back to medieval times. The city has theatres, cinemas, sports facilities and museums; it also hosts a variety of cultural and international events and traditional festivals throughout the year. As a city with a technology-oriented future, Osnabrück is home to many innovative and well known international companies in the hi-tech, engineering, food and logistics sectors. Situated close to the Dutch border and between two mountain ranges, Osnabrück also offers beautiful scenery as well as easy access to the cosmopolitan cities of Hamburg and Amsterdam. Watch a video of Osnabrück.

Student Life

Exchange students have the unique opportunity to study and work in Germany. Public transportation in the city and some regional trains are free for students; many students also purchase or rent bicycles while living in Osnabrück. There are many student organizations available and the city has restaurants, clubs, cinemas and sports facilities where students can spend their leisure time. More information for incoming exchange students.

Additional program highlights:

• UF students can participate in various lectures, projects, and trips organized by Osnabrück and international professors.
• UF students may work as English tutors and earn a small income. Professor Bauer coordinates this extra-curricular activity for visiting students.
• UF students may travel free using national train lines, even to the North Sea. This map shows the routes available.

Language of Instruction

English.

Internships

UF students may intern while studying at Osnabrück. It is not necessary that students be fluent in German, but we strongly recommend a language foundation. Interns normally work 15-20 hours per week for the duration of the semester, giving students an opportunity to learn the company and embark on substantial projects. These are a few of the companies offering internships:

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
  Internships in: Sales and Marketing, Controlling, and Supply Management
• Ahlstrom, Plant Osnabrück
  Internships in: Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing, and Purchasing and Procurement
• Windmoller & Holscher
  Internships in: Controlling, Short and Long Term Risk Analysis, and Liquidity Planning; Students must complete a project as part of the internship
• KOCH-International
  Internships in: Administration, Financing, Personnel, and Marketing and Controlling
• KME Group
  Internships in: Controlling, Marketing, and Financing
• The FRIMO Group
  Internships in: Logistics, Human Resources, Controlling, and Financing