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InfoPortal International
Academic Networking Worldwide
Internationalisation is at the heart of everything we do at the University of Oldenburg. In order to find answers to the major questions facing society in the 21st century, researchers, students and administrative staff work closely together using a cross-discipline, cross-border network incorporating more than 280 partner universities worldwide.
Welcoming people from around 130 nations on our campus, we see ourselves as an open university and value the diversity of our students, employees and guests.
International Destinations
Events
24.12.2025
– 26.12.2025
All day
01.01.2026
All day
New Year's Day
National holidays, closing days
First of January, New Year's Day, is a public holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
06.01.2026
16:00
–
19:00
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
International affairs
Intercultural Meeting Place
IO events
Internationalisation at Home
IO
Event for international students
Are you an international student in the initial semesters of your specialised studies? Studying in Germany provides you with opportunities but, at the same time, poses challenges you have to overcome. [...]
07.01.2026
19:00
–
21:00
Stammtisch: Networking for international doctoral candidates and postdocs
Event for international doctoral candidates
Event for international researchers
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 January 2026, 7 pm Where? “Papa Rossi” [...]
08.01.2026
18:00
–
20:00
Game night
Intercultural Meeting Place
IO events
Event for international students
Interested in a fun game night and meeting new people? Then drop by IKT!
09.01.2026
18:00
–
20:00
Accommodation Support Workshop
IO events
IO
Event for international students
From November to January, the tutor team of the International Office offers online accommodation support service starting at 6 pm Central European Time (CET). You will receive information on how-to [...]
12.01.2026
09:00
–
12:00
14.01.2026
10:00
–
12:00
15.01.2026
18:15
–
Open End
New Year's reception University and UGO
Event for international doctoral candidates
Event for international researchers
On behalf of the Vice President for Academic Career Paths, Equal Opportunities and International Affairs, Prof. Katharina Al-Shamery, we warmly invite you to the annual New Year’s reception hosted by [...]
17.01.2026
09:00
–
Open End
Groningen Excursion
IO events
Event for international students
Discover the lively Dutch student city of Groningen, known for its vibrant culture, architecture, and international vibe. Please register for this event!
Video Portal
International Students in Oldenburg: "It feels like a second home"
Your Campus! Your Doctorate! Your Academic Career!
International researchers in Oldenburg