Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Christianity as a resource
University adopts climate action plan
"A lack of role models"
Maintaining our independence in old age
Keeping science credible
Study in Oldenburg
Degree Programmes
The University of Oldenburg offers a broad range of subjects. Learn about the opportunities available at our university.
Accomodation and Living
New to our university, but no idea where to live? We provide an overview of accommodation, recreational and cultural offerings.
Application
Each degree programme has a specific application process and requires certain documents and qualifications. You can find detailed information here.
Campus Life
Researchers from around the world
The University of Oldenburg is international. Here we introduce people from all over the world who have chosen to come to Oldenburg. The following academics are or have been guests at our university to conduct research on various topics.
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A count's captured clothing
A royal invitation – such as may reach some concerning Charles III's upcoming coronation – and the noble wardrobe is confiscated? Student Justin Schröder has researched how silk and lace came to the mills of justice in 1745.
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All together now
The University of Oldenburg has signed an inclusion agreement with the goal of raising awareness among employees. An action plan sets out concrete measures.
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Listen, advise, settle disputes
A good team: professor of chemistry Katharina Al-Shamery and sociology professor Martin Heidenreich are the university's Ombudspersons for Good Academic Practice. Here, Al-Shamery talks about her role.
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Extensive knowledge and strong commitment
Bachelor student Mohamed Shehata receives the DAAD Award for Outstanding International Students at German Universities. In addition to his studies, he has been involved, among other things, as a tutor for international students.
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Staying connected through letters
Clara Willmann has uncovered a piece of local emigrant history. In her bachelor thesis, the student explores what centuries-old letters reveal about family connections.
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Working for cultural transformation
Climate Protection Manager Anna Krämer is committed to achieving climate neutrality at the University of Oldenburg. In this interview, she talks about her tasks and her vision for the university.
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A new start in Oldenburg
Around 1,900 students started their studies this autumn – many with the goal of becoming a teacher. What most of them take for granted is special for Esra Yasin, who is starting her Bachelor’s degree in teaching. Below, she explains why.
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Studying internationally and interculturally
Making teacher training more international and enabling future teachers to approach the issue of cultural diversity in the classroom is at the heart of the programme Lehramt.International. The project runs until the end of 2024.
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University by the sea
Wilhelmshaven is home to a part of the university: the Institute of Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment (ICBM) has a location near the southern beach, which has now been extended. A unique infrastructure.
moreThe University in Numbers
15,602
Students
(Winter Semester 2022/23)
257
Professors
(December 2021)
89
Study Courses
1,400
study spaces in the university library
Newly appointed at the university
Who is new in which subject?
An overview of newly appointed professors in chronological order.
Digital Social Science
Sensory Physiology and Behaviour
Clinical Audiology
Digital Ethics
Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pain Therapy
Educational Science with a Focus on School Pedagogy and Critical Race Theory
Orthopaedics
Health Economics
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International researchers in Oldenburg
International students in Oldenburg:
"It feels like a second home"
Microbiology at the University of Oldenburg
