Studying in Europe
Summary
1) As part of formal exchange agreements, the English department at the University of Oldenburg has exchange agreements with three British and Irish universities, as well as partnerships in Finland and Switzerland. Click here to find out more about these options. You may also be able to find a place via your second subject - for example, there are a few places available through the history department.
2) In addition to applying for one of the limited number of places at our partner universities, it is also possible to apply directly to universities and to study as a visiting/exchange student for one or two semesters. This option is particularly attractive for BAföG recipients, as it will cover some of the costs. Click to find out more.
Studying in Europe
General information
There are two main options for students interested in spending a semester or longer studying in English at a university in Europe (generally the UK or Ireland): a funded exchange via the Erasmus programme, or as a fee-paying direct applicant.
1) Erasmus places for students of English to study in Britain and Ireland
As part of the Erasmus+ programme, five Oldenburg students each year have the opportunity to spend a semester at one of the following universities:
- University of Newcastle, England - 3 places for one semester. These places are for BA STUDENTS ONLY!
- University of Limerick, Ireland – 2 places for one semester
- Edge Hill University, England (the university is in Ormskirk, Lancashire) – 3 places for one year
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Note: Other faculties and departments such as history, music, material culture and biology also have agreements with British and Irish universities - search here to find out what other Erasmus options are available.
Applying for Erasmus in the UK and Ireland
Erasmus places in Finland, France, Italy and Switzerland
2) Direct Applications for the UK, Ireland and Malta
Studying in the UK and Ireland outside the Erasmus+ Programme
Students who do not receive an Erasmus place or who are interested in studying in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland (where Oldenburg does not currently have Erasmus partners) should consider applying directly to British or Irish universities to study as a visiting/exchange student for one or two semesters.
The list below is of British and Irish universities which accept direct, fee-paying applicants from the EU. Most application deadlines are between late March and May; a few are later.