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  • University University of Osnabrück
  • Degree Master
  • Degree Master of Arts, M.A.
  • Study Type Second cycle
  • Mode of admission local admisssion restriction
  • Application Deadline for Beginning Students 07.05.2025 — 15.07.2025
    Hinweise zu freien Studienplätzen und verlängerten Fristen finden Sie unter https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieren/bewerbung-und-studienstart/bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung
  • Standard period of study (amount) 4 semesters
  • Study Mode (elucidation) full time; international course
  • Location (main / branches campus) Osnabrück
  • Admission semester winter semester
  • Subject

    Das Sociology, Social Science gehört zum Studienbereiche Social Sciences der Fächergruppe Humanities and Social Sciences.

    Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Social Sciences.

    Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Humanities and Social Sciences.

     Sociology, Social Science

  • Areas of Concentration Integration and Social Structure in History and the Present Day, intercultural and interethnic relations, Migration, Problematic Issues in Social Environment Development and Multilingualism
  • Field of study
    • Target group The course is aimed at students with a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in one of the disciplines involved in the interdisciplinary course of study: Sociology, History, Linguistics, Educational Science, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Law or Religious Studies as well as European Studies, Comparative Cultural Studies and Ethology or a comparable subject.
    • kind of Master course according to the KMK consecutive
    • Main instruction language German
    • Further language(s) English
    • Annotation of the Higher Education Institution The Master's course is characterised by its inter-disciplinary character due to the involvement of the disciplines of Sociology, History, Linguistics, Educational Science, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Law and Religious Studies and is fundamentally relevant for graduates of a Bachelor's degree course covering this and related subjects.The focus of the course of study, which is comprised of six modules, is on the teaching of scientific and practical skills in the fields of migration and integration in history and the present day, inter-cultural and inter-ethnic relations and socio-spatial development and multilingualism. Components are a work placement of at least four weeks, a one-day excursion as well as a research discussion group. Stays abroad are possible as part of various exchange programmes due to the existing cooperations with universities in Portugal, Italy, Sweden, Spain and Switzerland, amongst others.The Master's degree opens up the opportunity to do a doctorate and, with the appropriate course planning/fulfilment of the relevant requirements, admission to any possible doctorate\; at the Universität Osnabrück therefore admission to the PhD programme in Migration Research and Intercultural Studies.The degree qualifies students for a broad range of employment, e.g. in political organisations, in national and international charities, human rights and aid organisations, foundations, companies, trade unions.
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  • Access and Admission Requirements
    • Mode of admission local admisssion restriction
    • Admission semester winter semester
    • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in one of the course-related disciplines of Sociology, History, Linguistics, Education, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Law and Religious Studies as well as in European Studies, Ethnology or Comparative Cultural Studies. Applicants must also provide proof of a command of English at language level B1 and demonstrate their aptitude and motivation in accordance with the admission regulations.
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    • Completion of first university degree Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
      (and other qualifications, provided that they are recognised as being equivalent)
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  • University Portrait
    „We offer a wide range of degree programs and an excellent research environment. As a young, dynamic university, we foster diversity, nurture potential, and are actively involved on a national, international and regional scale.”
    Prof. Dr. Susanne Menzel-Riedl
    President of Osnabrück University
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    University in the heart of the city

    Osnabrück University, founded in 1973, is a dynamic place to study, offering courses with strong research and quality credentials. The University is an integral part of the City of Peace, a vibrant city that is rich in tradition and culture.

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    offers courses with strong research and quality credentials
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    nine schools offer around 180 cutting-edge degree programs
    High standards in academic supervision and support

    The University’s nine schools offer around 180 cutting-edge degree programs. The range of subjects comprises Bachelor and Master’s programs in the following areas of study

    • Humanities and Social Sciences, Sports
    • Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences
    • Law and Economics
    • Language, Literary and Cultural Studies
    • Theology, Art, Music, Textiles

    Another strong point of Osnabrück University is the scientifically based education and training of teachers for virtually all school types.

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    prepares graduates excellently for the national and international labor market
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    numerous cooperative agreements with businesses and institutions give students the opportunity to gain practical experience at an early stage
    Interdisciplinary research

    The outstanding research undertaken at the University is only possible due to close interdisciplinary cooperation:

    • The AI Campus is the result of many years of specialization in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
    • The Center of Cellular Nanoanalytics Osnabrück (CellNanOs) interdisciplinary research center develops new approaches in modern cell biology.
    • The Institute of Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS) explores the aspects of spatial mobility and intercultural experiences.
    • Early childhood education and development is addressed at the Center for Early Childhood Development and Education Research (CEDER) research center.
    • A beacon of interdisciplinary cooperation is the Institute of Cognitive Science (IKW), which addresses issues of higher cognitive functions.
    • At the Institute of Environmental Systems Research (USF), research is conducted on changes in environmental systems.
    • The European Legal Studies Institute, one of Europe’s most important research facilities in the field of comparative law and the harmonization of law, is firmly anchored at Osnabrück University.


    The “UOS 2020” concept for the future, featuring six key research strands, paves the way for the development of the University in years to come.

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    one of the University’s core tasks is to train and develop young scholars.
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    optimal student support is a priority for the university

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