Be enchanted by the charming atmosphere of the Hanseatic city of Bremen!   Join us for a relaxed day trip to the neighbouring city, where a captivating 2-hour English-language tour will transport you [...]

We cordially invite you to our next lunchtime get-together on German courses offered at the Language Centre of the University of Oldenburg. Matthias Jürgens, responsible for the coordination of [...]

All new international students, doctoral candidates and researchers will be welcomed to Oldenburg by officials from the City of Oldenburg in the historic town hall. Afterwards, there will be a city [...]

German Unity Day (03 October) is a national holiday. Many institutions and most shops (and of course the university!) are closed.

You are kindly invited to join our “Stammtisch” where you can meet other international scholars and have a chat with the PhD tutors. When? Wednesday, 7th October 2026, 7 pmWhere? “MA” (Address: Markt [...]

Cycling is the fastest, healthiest, cheapest, and most convenient way to get around the city. Traffic rules in Germany often differ from those in other countries. To ensure you can cycle safely, we [...]

The International Office cordially invites all international doctoral candidates and researchers as well as their supervisors to the reception for international doctoral candidates and [...]

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, [...]

You are kindly invited to join our “Stammtisch” where you can meet other international scholars and have a chat with the PhD tutors. When? Wednesday, 4th November 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Dreieck” (Address: [...]

Is Oldenburg just a city or is it my city?  With the opening of the new City Museum, visitors can look forward to a new exhibition experience. The exhibition combines historical content with a [...]

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a classic german Christmas market. By visiting the lovingly decorated wooden huts glowing with soft lights in Lamberti market place.  Experience it with all your [...]

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 [...]

First of January, New Year's Day, is a public holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

Good Friday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

Easter Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

Labor Day: National holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

Ascension Day is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

Whit Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.