Information for international students
Welcome, dear first year students!
On this page you will find a lot of helpful information, links and contacts around the start of your studies.
Events
This page is updated regularly. Information about events and dates for the 2023 semester start of our international students will be posted on this page.
FAQ about studies and campus
Many questions arise at the start of a degree program - about the university, the university environment, and about studying as such. You will find an overview with answers to frequently asked questions about the start of the semester below.
There is, for example, the online course Studyguide on our eCampus, which you can use even before you start your studies to prepare yourself ideally for your studies.
In addition, the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts is again offering many different courses on study methodology in the new semester. Click here for an overview of the current study methodology course offerings.
View the course catalog, create a timetable, get information on examinations or specific help for your subject - all this can be found on our overview page "In your studies". There you will find all important links to the offerings of the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
It depends on the question you are asking - who can help you is listed on our special webpage "Central Advice Centers".
If you are new to the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, you will naturally want to get to know other students and network. You can do this by getting involved in projects or committees, for example. You can find all information on this on our special page "Student Involvement".
Whether it's a map or helpful links to your new place of study - you can find comprehensive information about all three locations of the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts on our special page Campus Life.
Yes, there is one. In our online directory you will find everything important about the university from A to Z.
Extensive construction work is currently underway, especially on the campus in Lemgo. You can find out what is being built or renovated at which location and how the construction work is progressing on our special webpage Construction and Campus Development.
We will inform you about this on our special page Housing during your studies.
At all three locations of the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts there is a cafeteria where you can get food, drinks and snacks. You can find more information on our special webpage Student Cafeterias and Catering Services.
International Office
- We advise and support students of the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts who are interested in an exchange semester, an internship or a language course abroad.
- International students are supported by the International Office in their transition to living and learning to study in Germany.
- We offer counselling appointments, language support and international cultural events throughout the year.
- Our mission is to help students experience a semester abroad and to support foreign students in making OWL and the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts their second home.
Contact us:
e-mail: internationaloffice@th-owl.de
What does your new department offer for first-year students? What courses are there and what information do you need to get off to a successful start in your studies?
(IT) basic equipment for the start of the study
To help you get started quickly and easily with your studies, we have compiled your basic (IT) equipment. With this equipment you are technically ready to start your successful studies at the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts. From user access (IDM) to university dial-in to e-mail, you will find all instructions - many of them as videos.
Five steps and you have your (IT) basic equipment complete!
1. user access (IDM)
2. university dial-in (VPN)
3. e-mail account
4. wireless network (eduroam)
5. campus card (KISOWL)
Webpage (IT) basic equipment
Information on the Corona virus
Even in Corona times we are always available for you - just online. We would like to inform everyone who studies and works at the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts about the current status of the corona virus on this webpage. The Executive Board has set up a Corona Action Team to coordinate the prevention measures at the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts and is in continuous communication with the health authorities. You will be informed about current decisions of the team here:
Information for International Students
For students and employees, the university has set up a central address at gesundheitsschutz(at)th-owl.de, where you can turn to with your questions and concerns, even beyond health issues.