Tips and links
Tips and links
You can obtain counselling and information from various contact points and contact persons at the University of Oldenburg - depending on what specifically concerns you and what you need to find support for your study situation. The challenges and solutions for your study situation often lie at different levels. You are therefore welcome to get in contact with all the contact points and contact persons relevant to you - we will be happy to support you.
Links to workshop and information offers
- Workshops run by the Psychological Counselling Service (PBS)
Programmes focusing on self-reflection, self-empowerment and mental health , offered through one-to-one coaching or group sessions. - Psychological Counselling Service podcasts
Students share their experiences of challenging periods in their lives and studies. - Work organisation groups run by the PBS and the ZSKB
Regular group meetings to tackle difficulties with work and to organise one’s workload, with support and guidance. - Learning workshop run by the Study and Career Counselling Service (ZSKB)
Support with academic work, writing and learning, offered through one-to-one coaching or group sessions. - Career Planning at Career Counselling
Services on career guidance and career-related topics, offered through one-to-one coaching or in groups. - Information on long-term study fees
Information on the levying of long-term study fees and on exemptions from paying long-term study fees. Brochure, application form for hardship exemptions, guidelines (hardship applications), etc. - Literature and reference management via the University Library
Services include, amongst other things, library induction sessions, information events on subject-specific material and literature research, and on working with reference management programmes (Zotero). - Information and advice if you are having doubts about your studies
Information, contact points and counselling services for those with doubts regarding their own studies, their choice of degree programme and whether to continue their studies, as well as information on possible alternative educational pathways. - Information on allowances for special needs
Information from the AstA on the options available and how to apply for financial support and allowances for special needs related to examination requirements.