During the semester break, we offer intensive German courses at various levels:
B2.1 in February
A1.1 and B2.2 in March
International degree students
Contact
Admission of international students (Admissions office)
Advisor for international students (International Office)
Office hours
International degree students
Office Hours at the turn of the year
Our International Office will be available up to and including Friday, 20 December 2024. We will be back from Monday, 6 January 2025 during the regular office hours.
On 23/27/30 December 2024 and 02/03 January 2025, the InfoDesk and Student InfoLine (by phone on +49 (0)441/ 798 2728) can be reached from 9.30 am to 11.30 am.
Submitting documents within deadlines (e.g. thesis)
Use the post box:
Building V01, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118
Hand it in personally:
On 23/27/30 December 2024 from 9 am to 12 noon in Building V01 - central post office, entry across the car park behind the building
Do you want to study with us at the University of Oldenburg? Join our student community with over 1400 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.
International 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.
FAQ: How to find a suitable degree programme
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
16.12.2024
– 19.02.2025
All day
Registration for intensive German courses
Event for international doctoral candidates
Event for international students
Language Centre
24.12.2024
– 26.12.2024
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 [...]
01.01.2025
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.
09.01.2025
18:00
–
20:00
Campus-Treff goes international: Game night
for first semester
Infoveranstaltungen Studierende
Event for international students
participate@UOL
Wie kann ich einfach internationale Kontakte knüpfen und meine kulturelle Kompetenz erweitern?Wie verbessere ich meine Fremdsprachenkenntnisse in einer entspannten Atmosphäre?Und wie erweitere ich [...]
14.01.2025
16:00
–
18:00
16.01.2025
14:00
–
16:00
17.01.2025
10:00
–
13:00
22.01.2025
15:00
–
17:00
06.02.2025
10:00
–
12:00
Campus-Treff: Einführung in ChatGPT & Co
for first semester
Infoveranstaltungen Studierende
Event for international students
participate@UOL
Was ist eigentlich generative Künstliche Intelligenz (GKI)?Kann ich sie im Studium einsetzen und wenn ja, wie?Was ist prompten und wie geht das? Genau darum geht es diesmal beim Campus-Treff! In [...]
06.02.2025
18:00
–
20:00
Campus-Treff goes international: Game night
for first semester
Infoveranstaltungen Studierende
Event for international students
participate@UOL
Wie kann ich einfach internationale Kontakte knüpfen und meine kulturelle Kompetenz erweitern?Wie verbessere ich meine Fremdsprachenkenntnisse in einer entspannten Atmosphäre?Und wie erweitere ich [...]
13.02.2025
13:00
–
14:00
03.03.2025
09:00
–
17:00
04.03.2025
09:00
–
17:00
05.03.2025
09:00
–
17:00
06.03.2025
09:00
–
17:00
07.03.2025
09:00
–
17:00
18.04.2025
All day
Good Friday: German national holiday
National holidays, closing days
Good Friday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
21.04.2025
All day
Easter Monday: German national holiday
National holidays, closing days
Easter Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
01.05.2025
All day
Labor Day: German national holiday
National holidays, closing days
Labor Day: National holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
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.
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.
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, [...]
