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 degree students
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Advisor for international students (International Office)
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International degree students
Do you want to study with us at the University of Oldenburg? Join our student community with over 1500 international students from more than 120 countries and all continents.
People who have fled from war or conflict can find advice and special services here.
1. What can I study at the University of Oldenburg?
The university offers a wide range of degree programmes, including programmes taught in English.
Degree programmesInternational degree programmes
Do you need help with finding the best degree programme?
Our International Office offers initial counselling for prospective international students. Our Study and Career Counselling Service offers general advice on our degree programmes.
2. What language requirements do I need to fulfil?
Depending on the degree programme, you will have to meet different language requirements.
3. How can I apply at the University of Oldenburg?
If you have an international university entrance qualification ("HZB"), most applications are handled by the service organisation "uni-assist e.V.", which cooperates with our admissions office:
4. How do I organise my stay in Oldenburg?
5. Find out about fees, tuition, and scholarships
The University of Oldenburg is a state financed institution, and most courses of study do not require tuition fees. However, all students do have to pay a semester contribution (semester fee), among other things for the semester ticket.
6. Prepare for your studies and get support during your studies: INSTEP programme
As international students of our university, you automatically benefit from INSTEP, our International Study Entry Phase for international students. We support you even before classes begin – and you can continue to count on us for your academic success throughout your first two semesters.
Events for international students
22.05.2025
16:00
–
19:00
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
International affairs
Intercultural Meeting Place
IO events
Internationalisation at Home
IO
Event for international students
24.05.2025
All day
Explore Hamburg with us!
IO events
Event for international students
One of the most attractive places in the north of Germany is the harbor city of Hamburg. We will explore some of the city's top attractions, such as the Elbphilharmonie, the Town Hall and the [...]
29.05.2025
All day
Ascension Day: German national holiday
National holidays, closing days
Ascension Day is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
04.06.2025
16:00
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21:30
International Summer Fest
Event for international students
It's summer! The University of Oldenburg traditionally celebrates this feeling with its International Summer Fest. A diverse stage program awaits you as well as an intercultural marketplace with [...]
05.06.2025
16:00
–
19:00
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
International affairs
Intercultural Meeting Place
IO events
Internationalisation at Home
IO
Event for international students
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. [...]
06.06.2025
15:00
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16:30
Fair Integration, Working alongside your studies – knowing your rights as an employee
IO events
Event for international students
New to university and want to work? In the introduction “Foreign students and work in Germany”, the “Fair Integration Lower Saxony” advisory service explains important topics such as employment [...]
09.06.2025
All day
Whit Monday: German national holiday
National holidays, closing days
Whit Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
19.06.2025
16:00
–
19:00
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
International affairs
Intercultural Meeting Place
IO events
Internationalisation at Home
IO
Event for international students
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. [...]
27.06.2025
– 29.06.2025
All day
Weekend trip to Norderney
IO events
Event for international students
Craving the sea? Join us from 27–29 June for an exciting excursion to the beautiful island of Norderney! We’ve planned a fun and diverse program full of good vibes, fresh sea air, and unforgettable [...]
03.07.2025
16:00
–
19:00
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
International affairs
Intercultural Meeting Place
IO events
Internationalisation at Home
IO
Event for international students
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. [...]
03.10.2025
All day
German Unity Day: national holiday
National holidays, closing days
German Unity Day (03 October) is a national holiday. Many institutions and most shops (and of course the university!) are closed.
31.10.2025
All day
National holiday: Reformation Day
National holidays, closing days
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, [...]
24.12.2025
– 26.12.2025
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 [...]
01.01.2026
All day
New Year's Day
National holidays, closing days
First of January, New Year's Day, is a public holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
