Dreaming of studying in Germany? 

Discover our cutting-edge Engineering Physics degree. It uniquely blends advanced physics with practical engineering for real-world impact. This international program could be your perfect match.

Before enrolling at our university, there are a few administrative formalities to take care of. Rest assured, we will help you with these as much as we can. If you have any questions, contact us at any time (see contact details or use the contact form). This guide’s key message is clear: stay sharp and keep cool.

Of course, studying abroad requires thorough preparation, and the advice given in this document should be taken seriously. However, countless international students have already successfully studied at our university and had an enriching experience here. We wish you every success in your preparations and look forward to welcoming you to Oldenburg.

Ready to apply? It’s a simple process.

The uni-assist e.V. is an external partner of the University of Oldenburg that processes applications from international students. uni-assist conducts a review and assessment of your university entrance qualification and checks applicants‘ certificates to determine what grades they have according to the German grading system.

We are happy to provide support, guidance and assistance at any time throughout the registration process.

Find information e.g. on course contents, language of instruction, and admission requirements like prior degrees, language requirements.

To benefit from this support, just contact us via the form or by sending us an e-mail. 

We're here to help make your journey to Oldenburg smooth and welcoming.

To start the actual enrollment process:

1. Create a login at uni-assist
2. Then, search for the „Engineering Physics“ program.
3. Select the University of Oldenburg.
4. Finally, click ‚Apply’ – and you’re on your way!

➜ Go to uni-assist to enroll with a foreign degree

What does foreign degree mean?

• International applicants with degrees from their home or any other foreign country
• EU and EEA citizens
• Germans with foreign school-certificates
• DAAD scholars

IMPORTANT NOTE: 
Applicants who have already obtained a degree in Germany DO NOT  need to apply through uni-assist!

Procedural infos

• You will be informed by uni-assist e.V. about the status of your application and the result of the document check. 
• The University of Oldenburg does not carry out a preliminary assessment of your certificates. 
• Once you are successfully admitted, you will receive a formal offer of admission directly from the University of Oldenburg.

Please include your full name and applicant number in all future correspondence so that we can assist you quickly and smoothly.

The DAAD database for admission requirements allows you to check in advance, without obligation, whether your qualifications meet the admission requirements for studying in Germany. It currently covers around 140 countries.

Uni-assist offers step-by-step instructions for the application process. Please note that processing takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks. Your application must be submitted in full to uni-assist by the respective deadline.

Submit your application at least three months before the deadline – it’s in your best interest! This will give you enough time to complete all the steps and ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Transfer Students

Mandatory for transfer students: 
In order to be considered for admission to a higher semester, it is necessary to apply via uni-assist and additionally submit an application via the University of Oldenburg’s designated application portal

Chose „Applications with German university entrance qualification“ even if you have an international degree.

It is critical to note that this step is obligatory; failure to complete it will result in the application being considered incomplete.

Processing Fee – uni-assist

Uni-assist charges a 75 Euro handling fee for the assessment of your documents. It is important to note that Uni-assist will only initiate the processing of an application once the complete application documents and the full fee have been received.

Please note: 
When transferring funds from abroad, transaction fees may apply. Please ensure these fees are covered in your transfer, as uni-assist e.V. will only process your application once the full payment—including any bank charges—has been received.

You can find more information on the fee payment including the bank account methods of payment and bank account information.

Necessary documents

To meet the admission requirements, please upload the required documents via uni-assist. 

Please note that the following list is for guidance only – official and complete requirements are specified by uni-assist.

1. High school diploma / Secondary School Certificate
2. University grades/ transcripts / degrees
3. Proof of German Language Proficiency (“A1” German is the minimum required for the application)
4. Proof of English Language Proficiency (“B2” English)
5. University admissions test (if available)
6. APS-Certificate (ONLY for applicants with a degree from India / China / Vietnam) – Please submit an original by post to uni-assist!

Please note: 
Documents 1, 2, and 5 must be accompanied by translations into German or English. Please upload clear, legible scans of the original documents — ensure all text and details are fully visible and properly oriented.

Contact information and postal address of uni-assist

You can find the contact information of uni–assist as well as the postal address (only for the optional APS certificate) for your application on the following website: 

uni-assist.de/en/contact

Applicaton period: 

January 16 until October 15

Your complete application must be submitted in full and on time, well before the application deadline. 

Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted, and we cannot guarantee processing within the required timeframe.

Proof of English language proficiency

You must provide official proof of English language skills at level B2 (CEFR).

Proof of German language proficiency

The following language certificates are accepted:

• Goethe-Zertifikat A2/A1
• telc A2 certificate
• ÖSD A2 certificate
• UNIcert basis

You must provide official proof of German language skills at level A2 (CEFR), but proof of level A1 is sufficient for the application. However, you must attain level A2 within one year of starting your studies.

A basic knowledge of German will facilitate your settlement in Germany. If you are considering a career in Germany, it is also a good starting point. Most companies expect German language skills at level B2, unless they operate on an international level. The University of Oldenburg offers a wide variety of language courses, the majority of which are provided free of charge.

The missing language certificate can also be obtained in Germany. The Volkshochschule Oldenburg (adult education centre, short VHS) offers suitable courses at level A1/A2 to prepare for university studies. Applicants apply for a course at the VHS and then enter Germany for the purpose of preparing for university studies on the basis of an invitation from the VHS:

www.vhs-ol.de/deutsch/kursauswahl-englisch/deutschkurse-englisch/offene-deutschkurse-englisch 

"Studienkolleg"

For those applicants who need to complete the Niedersächsisches Studienkolleg in Hannover to be eligible to study at a German university need to hold at least a B2 certificate as a proof of German language proficiency when applying at the University of Oldenburg.

Admission is a formal process which involves the admissions committee of Engineeing Physics at the University of Oldenburg as well as the admissions office at the University. You will be notified by the admissions office whether your application has been accepted or not.

We know you´re probably busy with the registration process right now, but for further reference we have collected some useful information and links at the end of this page to help you organize your stay.

Fill in the paperwork for the Visa application in the country of your origin.

https://uol.de/en/visa-for-study-purposes