Courses are taught in German and English.
We offer German courses for foreign students, and we offer English courses for anyone who is interested.
For details of the application procedure, please consult our website.
The Bachelor's programme is designed to provide a sound foundation in the core areas of cognitive science:
Particular emphasis is placed on the methods employed in these fields and on their interdisciplinary relationships. Students will acquire empirical skills, analytical skills and also engineering skills. Beyond this, students are introduced to more advanced topics in their selected areas of study.
The Bachelor's programme comprises 180 ECTS credits (including thesis) spread over six semesters, one of which (preferably the fifth semester) must be spent at a foreign university. The programme is completed with a Bachelor's thesis (12 ECTS credits). The courses are documented in German and English in accordance with ECTS.
Mentoring: Student mentors offer advice on all questions concerning studies.
Tutorials: most undergraduate courses are supported by tutorials held by senior students under the guidance of the lecturer. This provides assistance to newcomers and promotes cooperation between students.
Students of the Bachelor's programme will spend one semester at one of our partner universities. The Osnabrück cognitive science programme cooperates with over thirty cognitive science programmes all over the world. To name only a few:
Instead of doing a study abroad unit, students may complete an internship abroad (usually in a foreign research group).
Our students are very successful when they apply for RISE and Mitacs internship stipends.
Each semester, students are required to pay approx. 350 EUR as a semester fee (including free use of regional public transport services).
In order to cover personal expenses during the study programme, we recommend that students budget at least 860 EUR per month for accommodation, living, health insurance, books and miscellaneous expenses.
Applicants must have a German "Abitur" or an equivalent foreign certificate providing the right of entry to higher education. Satisfactory grades in mathematics at secondary school level are required.
Courses and exams acquired at a different university may be accredited on the basis of ECTS.
Students are required to have a good command of German and English from the beginning of their studies in order to understand lectures, participate in discussions and take examinations. Proficiency in English is to be proved through a passed IELTS exam (with at least 5.5 points) or by equivalent certificates of qualification. Written confirmation of eight years of English at school with an average mark of at least 3.0 according to the German marking system (or an equivalent mark) from the two final school years also suffices to meet the requirements.
Proficiency in German is to be proved by TestDaF (at least 12 points) or equivalent certificates of qualification.
For details of the application procedure, please consult our website.
Please submit your online application via uni-assist by 15 June.
Students who have completed their Bachelor's studies may be employed as student assistants.
The accommodation office of the student services ("Studentenwerk") offers modern single rooms in dormitories and also helps students to find private rooms and flats. The rooms must be rented for at least half a year. Costs for a single room in a student dormitory are approx. 180 to 350 EUR per month.
The degree programme coordinator as well as the student mentoring team are available for consultation regarding possible career choices as well as profile development.
The mentoring team organises the welcome week for all Bachelor's students. During this week, the team will give specific counselling to international students.
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