Doctoral students can write their doctoral thesis at the University of Groningen and the University of Oldenburg - and receive a recognised title in both countries at the end. Three of those involved tell their stories.

They come from Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East: 23 young university managers are currently participating in the UNILEAD continuing education programme. It is an experience that will advance them both personally and professionally. 

The Consul General of the People's Republic of China, Dong Lin, visited the University. He spoke with President Bruder about German-Chinese academic exchange.

The master’s programme Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies collaborates closely with partner universities in Ghana and Colombia. Working together in a living lab, students are planning ways to supply remote communities with renewable energy.

The University of Oldenburg is international. Here we introduce people from all over the world who have chosen to come to Oldenburg. The following academics are or have been guests at our university to conduct research on various topics.

For three decades, the University has been offering language courses for students, researchers and staff. In this interview, Maike Engelhardt, head of the Language Centre, explains its important role in campus life.

Karina Moritzen has been awarded the 2025 DAAD Prize for outstanding achievements of international students. In addition to her academic research in Game Studies at the University of Oldenburg, she is involved in a number of social projects.

As part of the Northwest Alliance, the University of Oldenburg has just presented itself at the annual conference of the German Academic International Network. The aim: to enter into dialogue with researchers working in the USA.

Marine science, education, and staff and student exchange are among the key areas of the university's partnership with the Mandela University. At this year's board meeting, the partners reviewed existing collaborations and envisaged future paths.

Delicious food, a great atmosphere and a variety of acts on stage - that was the International Summer Fest 2025 at the University of Oldenburg! Here you find a selection of pictures.

The CERM-ESA education research project brings students from African countries and researchers from Oldenburg together. Two participants talk about their experiences – and about how their time in Oldenburg has inspired their research.

The University does many things to make settling in easier for international students in Oldenburg. Intercultural facilitators listen to their problems and offer support and guidance – and there’s also plenty of fun to be had.

Matheus Silveira Mendes has been awarded the 2024 DAAD Prize for Outstanding Achievements by International Students. Beyond his academic achievements, he is also involved in many activities at the Institute for Social Sciences.

Three Oldenburg students set off for their semester abroad in an unusual way – by bike. Carmen Sroweleit, Jil Gagelmann and Jasper Laschinger report on their trip to Cádiz respectively Sogndal.

Project launch: The University of Oldenburg coordinates the project “Posters in Brussels” with four European partners, bringing student research to national parliaments as well as the European Parliament in Brussels. 

How to train future teachers in intercultural skills? An international project at the University of Oldenburg has got some established formats as well as some new ideas – and now receives an extended funding until the end of 2029. 

The tenth cohort of the "Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations" programme has celebrated its graduation. Coordinator Lydia Potts talks in an interview about the unusual degree programme - and why it is so important.

The CERM-ESA project at Moi University in Kenya aims to improve the education system in East Africa through university research. After a decade, coordinators Susan Kurgat and Malve von Möllendorff are pleased with the progress.

Hanin Karawani Khoury normally conducts her research at the University of Haifa in Israel.. Now the hearing scientist is spending a year at the University of Oldenburg on a Humboldt Research Fellowship

The aim of the "Lighthouse Northwest – Shining across Borders" project is to connect the existing start-up support in Lower Saxony and Brement and to create a seamless start-up journey through complementary offers. The universities of Bremen and Oldenburg received funding approval from Robert…