Guest study without pressure: Discover the courses at the University of Bamberg!

Guest study without pressure: Discover the courses at the University of Bamberg!

Visiting studies at the Otto Friedrich University of Bamberg offer a unique opportunity for those interested to take part in courses without the pressure of exams or the requirement to complete a degree. As the university reports, students from various disciplines, including humanities and cultural studies, social and economic sciences and human sciences, can attend interesting lectures and seminars. The semester period for the summer semester 2025 extends from April 23 to July 25, 2025 and the list of events offered is already available online. Regular enrollment ends on March 28, 2025, after which interested parties should contact the student office directly.

Participation in the guest study program requires a university entrance qualification, such as a high school diploma. The costs for the semester are between 100 and 300 euros and depend on the number of semester hours per week taken. You can contact the student office by telephone at 0951/863-1024 to clarify any open questions. Further details can be found on the Website of the University of Bamberg.

Course offerings in the winter semester

In the winter semester, the Otto Friedrich University offers a variety of courses for visiting students. These include topics such as personality psychology, economics and religious studies, as well as special writing courses. Enthusiastic musicians have the opportunity to participate in the university choir or orchestra, provided they can demonstrate their suitability. Enrollment for the winter semester is possible until October 4, 2022. The prerequisites for participation are a general university entrance qualification or a secondary school leaving certificate.

In addition, visiting students can also take internet courses at the Virtual University of Bavaria (VHB), which increases the flexibility of the course offerings. The financial conditions are also comparable to the summer semester, with costs between 100 and 300 euros per semester, depending on the number of courses chosen. This enables broad and cost-effective further training for everyone. Further information about the course offerings and enrollment can be found on the Blog of the University of Bamberg available.

“Uni for All” at the University of Osnabrück

There is another offer for those interested in education at the University of Osnabrück. The “Uni for All” program enables guest auditors to take part in courses without having to have a university entrance qualification or matriculation. This is a remarkable step that significantly improves access to education. Guest auditors can take up to eight semester hours per week, whereby one semester hour per week corresponds to 45 minutes of lessons per week.

It is important to note that guest students are not allowed to take exams. Admission is granted by selecting the desired courses, although no proof of university qualifications is required. Applications can be submitted to the Student Secretariat both online and in paper form. The fees are 75 euros per semester for up to four semester hours per week and 100 euros for more than four hours. The list of available courses can be found on the Website of the University of Osnabrück can be viewed.