Finances: Tuition, costs and scholarships
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Finances: Tuition, costs and scholarships
Tuition fees
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.
Information on tuition and semester contribution
Studies in Oldenburg – How much is it?
You should expect to spend about EUR 1000 per month for accommodation, health insurance, and food.
Estimated monthly expenses:
- Accommodation: EUR 200 to 450
- Health insurance: approx. EUR 120
- Food: EUR 250 to 350
- "Rundfunkbeitrag": monthly amount of EUR 18.36 per flat (can be splitted between flatmates)
- Miscellaneous expenses (e.g. leisure, books, materials, etc.)
Other expenses:
- Application fee uni-assist e.V.: EUR 75
- DSH language exam: EUR 80
- Semester contribution/ semester fees (including semester ticket): EUR 386 (as of winter semester 2024/25)
- Residence permit for students from non-EU countries: EUR 110
- Trips for international students: EUR 60 to 80 per weekend-trip
Scholarships
International students can apply externally to foundations and organisations for scholarships.
Within the University, the International Office offers the following opportunities:
- Scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates (DAAD STIBET/ Oscar-Romero)
- DAAD-Award
Our Servicepoint Scholarships provides information on funding opportunities for Oldenburg students. Further funding programmes offered by the University of Oldenburg that are suitable for international students:
Financial emergencies
Various circumstances can lead to a difficult financial situation. This can greatly affect the academic success of international students and doctoral candidates.
Interest-free loans
The Student Council (AStA) can grant an interest-free loan of up to EUR 1,000 to bridge financial bottlenecks. Please contact the AStA by e-mail at beratung@asta-oldenburg.de and state your request and a telephone number.
The study start-up grant from Studierendenwerk Oldenburg is a one-off grant of 1,000 euros that students from low-income households can receive at the outset of their degree programmes. It is intended to fund typical expenses that arise at the beginning of university studies: a laptop, for example, house moving expenses, or a rent deposit. The study start-up grant was established in summer 2024 by the 29th BAföG Amendment Act (BAföGÄndG).
The Nothilfefonds of the Studierendenwerk Oldenburg (Studierendenwerk Oldenburg - In acute emergencies) supports students in bridging an acute financial emergency situation when other funding or assistance is not effective. A loan from the emergency fund is intended to give students the opportunity to continue their studies.
Financial aid
The International Office can provide a one-off grant in urgent financial emergency situations. Please contact welcome@uol.de with your request and a telephone number.
The Protestant Student Congregation (ESG) ant the Catholic University Congregation (KHG) can also make one-off payments in justified cases. Please use the consultation offer of the respective institution.
BAFöG for non-German students
BAföG is the state support for education in Germany. In many cases, non-German students are also entitled to it. The law links the entitlement to BAföG, among other things, to the nationality and, in particular, the residence status of the student. Detailed information and advice is available from the Studierendenwerk Oldenburg: www.studierendenwerk-oldenburg.de/geld/bafoeg/bafoeg-fuer-nicht-deutsche-studierende