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 [...]
Calendar of events of the International Office
Calendar of events of the International Office
The dates and events shown here are partly organised by the International Office. We also show dates and events that are of interest to international students and / or Oldenburg students.
By clicking on one of the category buttons below you can filter the list of events.
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 [...]
Welcome Night
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 [...]
DAAD International Summer School 2026 "Racism and School"
This year, the summer school of the DAAD’s Internationalising Teacher Education project will focus on anti-racist education. The individual sessions will allow participants to engage intensively [...]
Your exchange studies in Odenburg + EuGl
For Exchange Students Information session on the European Studies in Global Perspectives (EuGl) programme. Participation in this event is mandatory. Registration is required for the Welcome Week [...]
Intercultural training
Intercultural Training for Degree Students 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 [...]
Introduction to Stud.IP
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 [...]
Campus Rally (Haarentor)
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 [...]
Kramermarkt
At the largest fun fair in the northwest many rides, gastronomy and a lot of colorful hustle and bustle awaits you. Registration is required for the Welcome Week events. Please only register for [...]
German Unity Day: national holiday
German Unity Day (03 October) is a national holiday. Many institutions and most shops (and of course the university!) are closed.
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.
Stammtisch: Networking for international doctoral candidates and postdocs
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 [...]
Accommodation Support Workshop
From September to November, 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 [...]
Erasmus+ Days
The Erasmus Days are an international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme. During these days, people throughout the world are invited to come together and either organise or participate at [...]
Erasmus+ Office hours
The event will be held as part of the Erasmus Days 2026. As part of the Erasmus+ Days, we’d like to draw your attention to our Erasmus+ office hours at the SSC. Every Tuesday and Thursday, our office [...]
Discover Europe – going abroad with Erasmus+
The information session will be held as part of the Erasmus Days 2026. As part of #ErasmusDays 2026, the International Office will provide information about study-related stays abroad with the [...]
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.
Erasmus+ Office hours
The event will be held as part of the Erasmus Days 2026. As part of the Erasmus+ Days, we’d like to draw your attention to our Erasmus+ office hours at the SSC. Every Tuesday and Thursday, our office [...]
International Coffee Hour meets Erasmus Days
The event will be held as part of the Erasmus Days 2026. Need a caffeine boost? Join us in celebrating the #ErasmusDays at the IKT! Grab a coffee, exchange ideas with other (international) students [...]
Accommodation Support Workshop
From September to November, 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 [...]
Language café
Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other students.
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
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. [...]
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.
Introduction to the German Academic System
From approaching faculty to understanding academic expectations – as a first-semester international student you will encounter many new experiences. In this online session, we will address these [...]
Accommodation Support Workshop
From September to November, 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 [...]
Workshop: Cycling Safely
Cycling is the fastest, healthiest, cheapest, and most convenient way to get around the city. Traffic rules in Germany often differ from those in other countries. To ensure you can cycle safely, we [...]
Workshop: Cycling Safely
Cycling is the fastest, healthiest, cheapest, and most convenient way to get around the city. Traffic rules in Germany often differ from those in other countries. To ensure you can cycle safely, we [...]
Reception for international doctoral candidates and researchers
The International Office cordially invites all international doctoral candidates and researchers as well as their supervisors to the reception for international doctoral candidates and [...]
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.
Studying in Canada and the USA 2027/28 (online event)
The North America information session, ‘Studying in Canada and the USA 2027/28’, which will cover all the key information about spending a semester abroad in North America and include time for your [...]
DAAD International Summer School 2026 "Racism and School"
This year, the summer school of the DAAD’s Internationalising Teacher Education project will focus on anti-racist education. Featuring contributions from Nelson Mandela University, the Universities [...]
Accommodation Support Workshop
From September to November, 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 [...]
National holiday: Reformation Day
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, [...]
Language café
Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other students.
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
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. [...]
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.
Stammtisch: Networking for international doctoral candidates and postdocs
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: [...]
Basic German labour law for employees
Starting a job in Germany can raise many questions about your rights and responsibilities as an employee. This workshop provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of German labour law. You [...]
Basic German labour law for employees
Starting a job in Germany can raise many questions about your rights and responsibilities as an employee. This workshop provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of German labour law. You [...]
Accommodation Support Workshop
From September to November, 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 [...]
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.
Accommodation Support Workshop
From September to November, 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 [...]
English language guided tour of the Oldenburg City Museum
Is Oldenburg just a city or is it my city? With the opening of the new City Museum, visitors can look forward to a new exhibition experience. The exhibition combines historical content with a [...]
Language café
Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other students.
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
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. [...]
International Office at Wechloy Campus
Are you planning a stay abroad, but you don't know where to start? Find out about the many different study programmes abroad, exchange and financing options. We are looking forward to seeing you!
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.
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.
Lamberti Christmas Market in Oldenburg
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a classic german Christmas market. By visiting the lovingly decorated wooden huts glowing with soft lights in Lamberti market place. Experience it with all your [...]
Language café
Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other students.
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
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. [...]
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.
Christmas dinner
Join us for a cosy Christmas dinner at the university's Intercultural Meeting Place! We are looking forward to spending a festive evening with you. Everyone is warmly invited, regardless of whether [...]
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.
Language café
Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other students.
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
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. [...]
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.
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.
National holidays: Christmas
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 [...]
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.
New Year's Day
First of January, New Year's Day, is a public holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
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.
Language café
Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other students.
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
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. [...]
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.
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.
Language café
Come along and speak German, English, Dutch, French, Hindi or whatever you like with other students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UniReflect: Doubts about studying – is my degree programme still right for me?
Many students experience doubts during their studies – doubts about the choice of degree programme, the study place, or whether studying is the right path in general. This online information session [...]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good Friday: German national holiday
Good Friday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
Easter Monday: German national holiday
Easter Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Labor Day: German national holiday
Labor Day: National holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
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.
Ascension Day: German national holiday
Ascension Day is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
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.
Whit Monday: German national holiday
Whit Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.