DAAD Language Certificate (English)

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

Need a caffeine boost? Get a coffee at the IKT and exchange ideas with the other international students.

Munich hosts the Oktoberfest, Cologne the carnival and Oldenburg the Kohlfahrt. This traditional fun activity dates back to the Oldenburger Turnerbund (Oldenburg Gymnastics Association) and has become [...]

Building Bridges Through Language

Experience the joy of Salsa and Bachata dancing. No prior experience needed – just come and join the fun! Please register for this event!

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, 4th March 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Loft” (Address: Lange [...]

Held in German

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

Building Bridges Through Language

The placement test is used to identify the language level in German of all new international exchange students  for future language courses.The test will take place online. Further information (link [...]

Whether you need a break after the info sessions, a snack or just want to get to know our university’s canteen - our tutors will show you how everything works and share their recommodations. Bon [...]

Where is the library? Where will my lecture take place? Where can I eat lunch or do sports after class? You are new to Oldenburg and don't yet have an idea of the numerous buildings on campus? No [...]

We welcome all new International students (exchange students AND regularly enrolled students) during our reception. You will get a first impression of the University of Oldenburg and will get to know [...]

We would like to spend your first evening in Oldenburg together with you in the city. Get to know new people and start the Welcome Week with us. Registration is required for the Welcome Week events. [...]

Are you an international student? Do you sometimes wonder why your ideas about studying in Germany do not match with reality?Do you feel stressed in certain situations that you can’t make sense [...]

The Tutors will show you around the Wechloy campus and give you tips and tricks along the way. Registration is required for the Welcome Week events. Please only register for events you wish to [...]

How do I find books in the university library? Where can I borrow them? When do I have to return them? And what happens if I don't do this in time? During the guided tour, these and other questions [...]

Start your first days at Oldenburg University together with our tutors. The combination of campus tour and rally will not only give you a playful overview of the Haarentor campus, but you will also [...]

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, 1st April 2026, 7 pmWhere? “60 seconds to napoli [...]

Would you like to get to know your fellow students, play fun games together, chat and laugh, and do it all from the comfort of your own four walls? Then you've come to the right place! Our tutors have [...]

This event is aimed at all new exchange students. Everything you need to know about your exchange studies in Oldenburg will be discussed within this information event: Who are my most important [...]

During the introduction, we will show you the most important functions of the Stud.IP learning platform. How do I change my password? How do I set the language? How do I register for exams? We will [...]

It must be exhausting to be new in a city. You don't know the streets, you don't know where to go shopping, where to find products from your country etc. That's why we organise the city rally and [...]

Welcome to Oldenburg! We would like to welcome you to Oldenburg and bring Welcome Week to a close together with you. Get to know other students, meet your new friends and toast to the start of your [...]

Good Friday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

There will be no Welcome Week Programme today due to the Public Holiday.

Easter Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other 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. [...]

You are currently doing your PhD or your postdoc at the University of Oldenburg and want to continue your research in Germany? German academia and especially the German academic system can be a tough [...]

Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other 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. [...]

Labor Day: National holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

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, 6th May 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Finca & Bar Celona” [...]

Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other 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. [...]

Ascension Day is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

Whit Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.

Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other 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. [...]

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, 3rd June 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Muchos Más” (Address: [...]

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other 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. [...]

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other 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. [...]

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, 1st July 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Gleispark” (Address: [...]

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

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, 5th August 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Ols Brauhaus” [...]

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, 2nd September 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Karin’s Krone” [...]

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

DAAD Language Certificate (English)

German Unity Day (03 October) is a national holiday. Many institutions and most shops (and of course the university!) are closed.

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 October 2026, 7 pmWhere? “MA” (Address: Markt [...]

Reformation Day on 31 October is a public holiday in Lower Saxony. Please note that all shops, with the exception of some petrol stations and kiosks, and all institutions, including the university, [...]

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, 4th November 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Dreieck” (Address: [...]

Christmas holidays are: 24 December (Christmas Eve), 25 December, 26 December  Please note that all shops, with the exception of some petrol stations and kiosks, and all institutions, including the [...]

First of January, New Year's Day, is a public holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.