Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Osnabrück) is a public university of applied sciences in Lower Saxony with campuses in Osnabrück (Westerberg, Haste) and Lingen (Ems). Study operations began in 1971 and the institution has operated in its current foundation structure since 2003. It offers a broad portfolio of more than 100 bachelor’s and master’s programmes, including engineering and computer science, business and social sciences, and applied life sciences such as agriculture and landscape architecture. The university is known for practice-oriented teaching with labs, project work, and close ties to regional industry and institutions. It can be a good fit for students who want applied study options across multiple disciplines in a mid-sized city with good regional connections.