DAAD-Award for outstandig international students and doctoral candidates
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International Office
When it comes to international activities, the International Office is the heart and soul of the University of Oldenburg. Our mission is to coordinate and manage international exchange and research partnerships, cooperation agreements around the world, as well as the development and realisation of projects with international partners.
We will be happy to advise you if you are interested in studying at the University of Oldenburg. Come and join the 1,600 international students already enrolled. We also advise students when planning to study abroad – either within Europe (Erasmus+) or worldwide.
We provide researchers and academic staff from the University of Oldenburg with support, guidance, and information throughout the process of preparing and completing a stay abroad. Equally, the International Office assists academics from around the globe who wish to work or teach at the University of Oldenburg.
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DAAD-Award for outstandig international students and doctoral candidates
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Calendar of events
Welcome reception for all new International students
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 [...]
Library tour for new International students (Haarentor)
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 [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Campus tour (Wechloy)
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 [...]
Social evening
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. [...]
Breakfast at ESG
Start your day relaxed with the ESG student breakfast. Perfect for recharging your energy for the Welcome Week. Breakfast is free. You dont need to bring anything. Registration is required for the [...]
Introduction to the German Academic System
You are an international student, and you are taking your first steps into the German university system. From approaching faculty to understanding performance expectations – many new impressions await [...]
Reception at the City of Oldenburg
All new international students (exchange students AND regularly enrolled students) will be welcomed to Oldenburg by the City of Oldenburg in the historic town hall. Join our tutors to travel there by [...]
Reception hosted by the City of Oldenburg
All new international students, doctoral candidates and researchers will be welcomed to Oldenburg by officials from the City of Oldenburg in the historic town hall. Please register until 24 September [...]
City rallye
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 [...]