DAAD-Award for outstandig international students and doctoral candidates
International Office
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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 1,700 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.
Call for Applications / Deadlines
09.07.2026
– 08.11.2026
All day
DAAD-Award for outstandig international students and doctoral candidates
International affairs
Call for applications: international
Financial support for incoming students/ doctoral candidates
01.10.2026
– 14.02.2027
All day
Erasmus+ call for applications: deadlines vary by department!
Going abroad: call for applications
For more information, visit uol.de/en/erasmus-application or contact your Erasmus+ coordinators in your department. Please note: application deadlines vary considerably from department to department! [...]
15.10.2026
– 30.11.2026
All day
Call for exchange places in North America 2027/28
Call for applications: International Office
Going abroad: call for applications
Call for exchange places in North America 2027/28: 15 October - 30 November 2026 (The link will be activated during the application period.)
Calendar of events
03.12.2026
18:00
–
20:30
Christmas dinner
International doctoral candidates
International researchers
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 [...]
09.12.2026
15:00
–
18:00
Study Café
International students
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.
12.12.2026
10:00
–
17:00
15.12.2026
16:00
–
19:00
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
Intercultural Meeting Place
IO events
International students
Internationalisation at Home
IO
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. [...]
15.12.2026
18:00
–
20:00
Social Evening – Christmas Special
IO events
International students
Get into the Christmas spirit with us! We'll explore Oldenburg's Christmas market together, stroll past the festive stalls, and soak up the cosy holiday atmosphere. Come along, meet fellow students, [...]
16.12.2026
15:00
–
18:00
Study Café
International students
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.
16.12.2026
17:00
–
19:00
Meet & Speak – an intercultural language gathering
IO events
IO
International students
Building Bridges Through Language
17.12.2026
15:45
–
17:00
International Coffee Hour - Christmas Special
Intercultural Meeting Place
IO events
International students
Need a caffeine boost? Get a coffee at the IKT and exchange ideas with the other international students. IKT - Intercultural Meeting Place (A12 building) Languages: mainly English, German
23.12.2026
15:00
–
18:00
Study Café
International students
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.
24.12.2026
– 26.12.2026
All day
National holidays: Christmas
National holidays, closing days
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 [...]