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International degree students
Do you want to study with us at the University of Oldenburg? Join our student community with over 1000 international students from more than 110 countries and all continents.
People who have fled from war or conflict can find advice and special services here.
1. What can I study at the University of Oldenburg?
The university offers a wide range of degree programmes, including programmes taught in English.
International degree programmes
Do you need help with finding the best degree programme?
Our International Office offers initial counselling for prospective international students. Our Study and Career Counselling Service offers general advice on our degree programmes.
FAQ: How to find a suitable degree programme
2. What language requirements do I need to fulfil?
Depending on the degree programme, you will have to meet different language requirements.
3. How can I apply at the University of Oldenburg?
If you have an international university entrance qualification ("HZB"), most applications are handled by the service organisation "uni-assist e.V.", which cooperates with our admissions office:
4. How do I organise my stay in Oldenburg?
5. Find out about fees, tuition, and scholarships
The University of Oldenburg is a state financed institution, and most courses of study do not require tuition fees. However, all students do have to pay a semester contribution (semester fee), among other things for the semester ticket.
6. Prepare for your studies and get support during your studies: INSTEP programme
As international students of our university, you automatically benefit from INSTEP, our International Study Entry Phase for international students. We support you even before classes begin – and you can continue to count on us for your academic success throughout your first two semesters.
Events for international students
Whit Monday: German national holiday
Whit Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
Night at the Museum (Bremen)
Further information will follow soon.
International Summer Fest
It's summer! The University of Oldenburg traditionally celebrates this feeling with its International Summer Fest. A diverse stage program awaits you as well as an intercultural marketplace with [...]
Learning to Learn: Time Management and Learning Techniques
Further information about the course on Stud.IP
Tipps zur beruflichen Orientierung
Wie finde ich heraus, was ich nach meinem Abschluss beruflich machen kann? Was sind überhaupt meine beruflichen Ziele? Was kann ich eigentlich gut? Und wo finde ich Unterstützung bei der [...]
Learning and studying at the University of Oldenburg as an international student
Would you like to discuss your academic working, learning and studying experiences at the University of Oldenburg with fellow international students?
Quoting, Paraphrasing, Referencing
Further information about the course on Stud.IP
Registration for intensive German courses
During the semester break, we offer intensive German courses at various levels:
B2.1 in February
A1.1 and B2.2 in March
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Für Erstsemester
German Unity Day: national holiday
German Unity Day (03 October) is a national holiday. Many institutions and most shops (and of course the university!) are closed.
National holiday: Reformation Day
Reformation Day on 31 October is a public holiday in Lower Saxony. Please note that all shops, with the exception of some petrol stations and kiosks, and all institutions, including the university, [...]
National holidays: Christmas
Christmas holidays are: 24 December (Christmas Eve), 25 December, 26 December Please note that all shops, with the exception of some petrol stations and kiosks, and all institutions, including the [...]
New Year's Day
First of January, New Year's Day, is a public holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.