Congratulations on your admission to the B.Sc. Physics programme! Before you can begin your studies in Oldenburg, you’ll need to sort out two things: your student visa (if applicable) and your enrolment at the university. Here’s what you need to know.

Documents typically required for your student visa

If you are a citizen of a country that requires a visa for study purposes in Germany, you will generally need:

• Your letter of admission from the University of Oldenburg (admission)
• A valid passport (valid for at least a further 3 months)
• Proof of financial resources — one of the following:
  • A blocked account (“Sperrkonto”) with a current balance of EUR 11,904 per year (EUR 992 per month)
  • A declaration of commitment (“Verpflichtungserklärung”) from a sponsor
  • A scholarship certificate

Visa applications must be submitted via the German embassy or consulate in your home country (via the Federal Foreign Office’s Consular Services Portal), not via the University. Please apply as early as possible — visa processing can take several months, and the International Office is unfortunately unable to speed up or influence the embassy’s decisions.

Enrolling at the University

Once you have your visa (or if you do not need one), you must enrol in person at the Registrar’s Office before the enrolment deadline:

• Winter term: 1 October

Bring the specific documents listed in your admission letter — these may vary depending on your individual circumstances.

What if your visa is delayed?

We understand that visa processing times are beyond your control and can sometimes take longer than expected. If your visa has not been issued in time for the start of the term, please contact us as soon as possible — we can arrange for you to join lectures and seminars online until you are able to arrive in Oldenburg in person. This way, you won’t fall behind whilst you wait for your documents.

If you have any questions about your specific situation, please contact the International Study Programmes office.