Living space
In Osnabrück and the Osnabrücker Land region, students can find affordable housing, more space and quiet residential areas - a relaxed alternative to the often expensive and cramped housing market in the city.
Studying with quality of life?
Here in the Osnabrücker Land we offer space, tranquillity and strong prospects!
Students in the Osnabrück region benefit from an environment that optimally combines learning, everyday life and personal development. The region offers affordable housing, short distances, a safe and quiet environment and good connections to Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and the University of Osnabrück. At the same time, numerous companies offer attractive opportunities for part-time jobs, internships, dissertations and career entry.
With plenty of nature, active communities, good mobility and a relaxed everyday life, the Osnabrück region creates ideal conditions for concentrating on the essentials: successful studies and a strong start to your career.
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What the Osnabrück region has in store for you
Arriving with support?
Here in Osnabrücker Land, we have clear offers and reliable contact persons.
International skilled workers receive practical support in the Osnabrück region for a smooth start to their career and everyday life. Advice centres, information portals and specialised services help with recognition, formalities, job search, qualification and integration. All important centres are clearly listed here and can be reached directly.
Working with opportunities?
We have a regional employer database for part-time jobs and internships.
The Osnabrück region's employer database offers students a quick overview of companies that offer part-time jobs, working student positions, internships or dissertations. Whether industry, IT, logistics, health or nutrition - many companies in the region are looking for students for flexible jobs and junior positions. Suitable companies can be filtered by industry, location or field of activity with just a few clicks.
Studying with (living) space?
Here you can find all municipalities at a glance.
Many students deliberately choose to live in the Osnabrück countryside - with more space, cheaper rents and a quieter learning environment than in the city. The interactive map shows all municipalities in the district and provides a quick overview of residential areas, everyday routes and local structures. One click takes you to the respective city and municipality page and provides further information on housing, care, mobility and local offers - ideal for finding the right place to live for your studies.
FAQ*
Osnabrück offers modern study programmes, very good supervision and less overcrowded courses. The city is large enough to offer a wide range of leisure and cultural activities, but small enough to remain stress-free, safe and easy to navigate. This makes it easier to settle in and creates a focussed learning environment.
Osnabrück is characterised by close links between science and business. Universities work actively with regional companies, research institutions and networks. For students, this means valuable practical projects, real contacts in the world of work and great opportunities for working student positions and later entry-level jobs.
Many strong companies from industry, logistics, IT, nutrition, energy, health and agricultural engineering are based in the region. Students can gain practical experience during their studies and often start their careers seamlessly. The region is considered to be extremely receptive and is looking for qualified young talent in many sectors.
Students benefit from a quiet, safe and green environment - ideal for focussed learning and a balanced everyday life. At the same time, Osnabrück with its campuses, cultural offerings, cafés and events is only a few minutes away. This mixture of nature and urban quality of life is a real advantage of the location.
Yes, the cost of living is significantly lower than in many large cities and university towns. Affordable housing in the Osnabrück region, fair rents, short distances and affordable mobility mean that students need significantly less money for housing and everyday living - without having to compromise on quality, safety or good study conditions.
* The contents of our FAQ are carefully researched and regularly reviewed. Nevertheless, responsibilities, regulations or offers may change at short notice. If in doubt, please contact the relevant organisation or authority directly to obtain the latest information. Thank you for your understanding.
News with insight?
We have people who simply do it - and show how the Osnabrücker Land works!
In the news section, we bring together lots of interesting information about what makes Osnabrücker Land a great place to work and live: new projects, strong employers, exciting developments, successful initiatives and insights into what characterises the region today and tomorrow. Here, skilled workers, companies and interested parties are always kept up to date - compact, relevant and regionally anchored.
