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Hochschule Osnabrück
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Public Management

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Hochschule Osnabrück Osnabrück · Lower Saxony

About the Program

The Bachelor degree program Public Management offers an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented study program that provides instruction in management expertise for the public sector, for public companies, and for charitable and nonprofit organizations. The standard period of study is six semesters, comprising five theory semesters and ending with a scientific practical project and thesis in the sixth semester. The first two semesters provide a thorough introduction to Business Administration, Social and Political Sciences, and Law. From the third semester, students can choose two in-depth topics from five specialization options: Personnel, Accounting and Controlling, Marketing, Event Management, and Languages. A study semester abroad may be spent in the fourth or fifth semester on a voluntary basis.
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The Bachelor degree program Public Management offers an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented study program that provides instruction in management expertise for the public sector, for public companies, and for charitable and nonprofit organizations. The standard period of study is six semesters, comprising five theory semesters and ending with a scientific practical project and thesis in the sixth semester. The first two semesters provide a thorough introduction to Business Administration, Social and Political Sciences, and Law. From the third semester, students can choose two in-depth topics from five specialization options: Personnel, Accounting and Controlling, Marketing, Event Management, and Languages. A study semester abroad may be spent in the fourth or fifth semester on a voluntary basis.

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Public Management Human Resource Management Accounting and Controlling Marketing Event Management

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How do I apply to Public Management at Hochschule Osnabrück?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Public Management at Hochschule Osnabrück

Is Public Management at Hochschule Osnabrück taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Public Management programme cost? ▼

383 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Public Management at Hochschule Osnabrück? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Public Management? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Osnabrück — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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