Initiatives and university projects
Numerous student initiatives offer a wide range of opportunities to get involved and gain experience alongside your studies. The initiatives are dedicated to a wide variety of topics and tasks.
We are your university friends!
With over 120 members, we represent the interests of the student body at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences on a voluntary basis! We are divided into different committees in order to represent your opinion in the best possible way and to make your studies easier as well as sweeten them with affordable leisure activities!
YOUR REPRESENTATION ON THE COMMITTEES
What is university politics?
Democracy is also important at your university. During your studies at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, you will certainly come into contact with one or two committees. You may not be directly aware of others, but in the background your fellow students do everything they can to shape your studies and represent you. The committees at the university are divided into the following two groups:
All committees at a glance
Link to: AStA
Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss
The General Students’ Committee (AStA) is the
executive body and the representation
of the student body at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
The members of the AStA are elected by the
elected by the student parliament (StuPa).
and are divided into 10 departments.
Link to: Studierendenparlament
Student Parliament
The Student Parliament (StuPa) is the highest elected body of the student body and represents the entire student body. The StuPa is made up of 25 students.
Link to: Fachschaftsrat WiSo
Fachschaftsrat der Fakultät
Fachschaftsrat der Fakultät
Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften
The WiSo student council is your first point of contact on the
on the Caprivi-Campus. You can find them in the CF building.
They are there to give you help and advice and answer your questions!
answer your questions!
Link to: Fachschaftsrat I&I
Fachschaftsrat der Fakultät
Fachschaftsrat der Fakultät
Ingenieurwissenschaften und Informatik
The Fachschafsrat I&I is your first point of contact on the
on the Westerberg campus. You will find it in the
AE building – right next to the AStA. There
they are there to help you and answer your questions!
answer your questions!
Link to: Fachschaftsrat A&L
Fachschaftsrat der Fakultät
Fachschaftsrat der Fakultät
Agrarwissenschaften und Landschaftsarchitektur
The Fachschafsrat A&L is your first point of contact on the
Haste campus. You will find it in the HE building – directly
next to the AStA. They are there to help you in word and deed
and answer your questions!
Link to: Fachschaftsrat MKT
Fachschaftsrat der Fakultät
Fachschaftsrat der Fakultät
Management, Kultur und Technik
The Fachschafsrat MKT is your first point of contact on the
on the Lingen campus. You will find it in the
KH building – right next to the AStA. There they are
and answer any questions you may have!
your questions!
Link to: Fachschaftsrat IfM
Fachschaftsrat des Instituts für Musik
The Fachschafsrat IfM is your first point of contact
at the Institute of Music. You can find them in the FA building.
They are there to help you in word and deed and answer your questions!
Link to: Fakultätsrat/Institutsrat
Fakultätsrat/ Institutsrat
There is a faculty council at each faculty and an institute council at the
an Institute Council at the Institute of Music. Within
faculty, the faculty council is the central body and is
and is chaired by the dean.
The student body is represented by two students.
Link to: Senat
Senate
The Senate is a central self-governing body alongside the Presidium and the
and the Board of Trustees, the Senate is a central
of the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. The student body
is represented by two students in the Senate.
Link to: Kommissionen
Commissions
There are various commissions at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences that make decisions in the interest of the student body and strive for improvements on the respective topics. Students have a say in all commissions.
Plenary Assembly
The General Assembly (VV) of the constituted student body is the highest authority of the student body at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and serves to discuss topics of public interest to the university. The VV can make suggestions to the StuPa and the AStA. An AGM can be requested by the AStA, the StuPa, a departmental council or a group of at least 3% of the enrolled students and is convened by the StuPa chair.
Our principles
We do our work on a voluntary basis and always want to treat each other with respect and appreciation. To this end, we have written down ten guiding principles and principles that form the basis of our work and cooperation at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
In the interest of the student body
Our actions are always guided by the interests of the student body of the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, because we are your elected representatives in the committees of the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
Active participation & shaping
We actively participate in university politics! We seek discussions with other committees and actors at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, mediate and actively help shape student life.
Voluntary & Honorary
We do our work voluntarily and in an honorary capacity. We work for the interests of the student body in addition to our studies, work and free time. Without the voluntary commitment of every single person, the work of the committees would not be possible.
Teamwork
We work towards common goals in an appreciative, trusting and open manner in transparent structures. We respect and support each other and treat each other with understanding and appreciation. Praise, recognition and the ability to accept criticism determine our cooperation.
Respect & Tolerance
Regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, religion, physical impairment, age or sexual orientation, we treat each other with respect and tolerance.
Interdisciplinary & open for new things
We deal with new ideas openly and constructively. We learn from and with each other and share our knowledge and strengths. This is how new ideas and projects emerge.
Fun
Interdisciplinary & open for new things
Sustainable
We assume economic, social and ecological responsibility in our daily actions. We always try to make our decisions and actions with sustainability in mind.
Promoting volunteering
We see commitment as the foundation of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and want to value and strengthen it. We promote voluntary commitment through qualification. Transfer of responsibility and recognition.
Transparency & Communication
We strive for open and respectful communication among ourselves. Our actions should be transparent and comprehensible for outsiders.