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Theatre education Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
7 semesters
Location
Lingen (Ems)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Cultural Pedagogy, Theatre Pedagogy, Media Pedagogy

Focus

Staging and Acting, Guidance and Arrangement, Escalation and Alienation, Observation and Demonstration, Giving and Taking Impulses, Moderation and Advice, Teaching Practice, Methodology and Didactics of Theatre Education, Theories and Histories of Theatre and Education, Performance and Dramaturgy

Annotation

Training is conducted in study groups of 18 students each, generally from Monday to Friday in Lingen (Ems). In addition, individual projects may lead the way to Münster, Osnabrück and Berlin.

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

The degree course is subject to admission restrictions. Pursuant to § 18 para. 5 NHG, admission to the degree course requires a special artistic ability as well as 120 hours of practical work in a field relevant to theatre education. A completed relevant vocational training, relevant practical activities as part of the vocational training and other relevant activities will be credited in whole or in part. The special artistic ability is demonstrated by passing an examination. If proof of qualification for admission to higher education is not provided in accordance with Section 18 (1) sentence 2 of the Lower Saxony University Act (NHG), outstanding artistic ability must be demonstrated (Section 18 (5) sentence 1 of the Lower Saxony University Act (NHG)).

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 27.09.2026 - 14.01.2027Start of lectures: 21.09.2026 Start of examinations: 16.01.2027 End of examinations: 06.02.2027
  • Summer semester 2027: 08.03.2027 - 19.06.2027Start of lectures: 03.03.2026 Start of examinations: 15.06.2026 End of examinations: 05.07.2025

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
    The opening of the online application portal may vary slightly. You can find different application deadlines on the pages for the respective degree courses. The Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences does not differentiate between EU or non-EU international applicants only between German or international higher education entrance qualification. See also: https://www.hs-osnabrueck.de/studium/rund-ums-studium/bewerbung/bewerbung-mit-internationalen-zeugnissen/
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired
    The opening of the online application portal may vary slightly. You can find different application deadlines on the pages for the respective degree courses. The Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences does not differentiate between EU or non-EU international applicants only between German or international higher education entrance qualification. See also: https://www.hs-osnabrueck.de/studium/rund-ums-studium/bewerbung/bewerbung-mit-internationalen-zeugnissen/
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    The opening of the online application portal may vary slightly. You can find different application deadlines on the pages for the respective degree courses.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English

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