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Going abroad
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Study abroad advisor
Erasmus+ student mobility
Study abroad advisor for North and Latin America
Study abroad advisor for Africa, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Russia, and Central Asia
(Erasmus+) mobility for students with special needs
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Testimonials: Studieren Weltweit
#uolweltweit
Anyone going abroad via the University of Oldenburg can tag their own posts and snapshots on social media using the #uolweltweit hashtag. Selfies on the campus of the host university, in front of a special backdrop or in a temporary working environment are great for this.
If you are interested in having your photo from your stay abroad published on the University of Oldenburg's social media channels, please contact presse@uol.de.
Related links
- Preliminary considerations for studying abroad (in German)
- App "Off to other EU countries" (EVZ) (in German)
- Health insurance abroad (DAAD)
- Going abroad working group (in German)
- RAUSVONZUHAUS - Your way abroad (in German)
- DAAD country information (in German)
- Country information from the Federal Foreign Office (more information on the German page)
- Foreign language assistance at schools abroad (in German)
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Going abroad
We can help you realise your stay abroad and advise you on exchange programmes, partner universities, and funding opportunities. You can also contact us for information on financial support for an internship abroad.
Office Hours at the turn of the year
Our International Office will be available up to and including Friday, 20 December 2024. We will be back from Monday, 6 January 2025 during the regular office hours.
On 23/27/30 December 2024 and 02/03 January 2025, the InfoDesk and Student InfoLine (by phone on +49 (0)441/ 798 2728) can be reached from 9.30 am to 11.30 am.
Submitting documents within deadlines (e.g. thesis)
Use the post box:
Building V01, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118
Hand it in personally:
On 23/27/30 December 2024 from 9 am to 12 noon in Building V01 - central post office, entry across the car park behind the building
Stays abroad for students
Study abroad
Internship abroad
Financial support for internships abroad
If you have any questions about anything other than the financing of your stay (application, job search, etc.), please contact the Study and Career Counselling Service.
Short-term stays / internationalisation at home
If you are unable to spend a longer period abroad for specific reasons or have less time available, take the opportunity to go abroad for a shorter period. You may also want to gather some impressions first before deciding on a longer stay abroad. You have the following options for this:
Language courses and summer schools (in German)
Funding opportunities from the International Office
Or get a taste of "international air" right here in Oldenburg. Help internationals find their way around Oldenburg, take part in the language café, join a language tandem or simply enjoy the summer at the International Summer Fest - it's all about creating connections between international and local students.
for student teachers
Are you studying to be a teacher? In addition to our classic funding formats, which you are also welcome to use, there are other subject-specific programs for studying abroad as a teacher.
Internationalisation of teacher training project (Lehramt International)
Stays abroad under special conditions
Students with a disability or chronic illness and students with children face particular challenges when planning their stay abroad:
- Disability and/or chronic illness (in German)
- www.auslandsstudium-mit-kind.de (in German)
- Studying as a parent: Studying abroad as a parent (in German)
- Familie in der Hochschule: Studying abroad as a parent (in German)
- studieren weltweit: Studying abroad as a parent (in German)
Stays abroad for employees
Academic staff
There are various opportunities for academics at all stages of their career to spend time abroad. Together with the Department for Research and Technology Transfer, we have summarized these for you.
Promoting international mobility and collaboration
There are further funding opportunities for doctoral candidates. Please contact us directly so we can advise you accordingly.
Staff mobility for training and further education
With the Erasmus+ programme, employees can complete a stay abroad for further education and training purposes.
Further information on the programme
To find out about interesting destinations, read the reports of some of your colleagues (in German).
Language courses and language certificates
The Language Centre of the University of Oldenburg offers a wide range of language classes and tests. Using the Sprachtandem project, you can find a language partner who can help you practise their language.
Other ways to learn a language:
- DAAD database on language courses at universities worldwide (in German)
- Collection of sample phrases for applications abroad (in German)
Exchange programmes and funding
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