International Study Entry Phase
Contact
Admission of international students (Admissions office)
Advisor for international students (International Office)
Office hours
Office Hours at the turn of the year
Division 3 services will be available up to and including Thursday, 18 December 2025.
From 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, SSC / A12 including the InfoLine will be closed. Division 3 services will be available again as normal from 5 January 2026.
Submitting documents within deadlines (e.g. thesis)
Use the post box:
Building V01, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118
Hand it in personally:
Central info desk library Haarentor
22/ 23 December 2025, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
29/ 30 December 2025/ 2 January 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Central post office – Building V01 (Entry via the car park behind V01)
23/ 30 December 2025 9 am to 12 noon.
International Study Entry Phase
Are you planning to study in Oldenburg? The INSTEP International Study Entry Phase offers you essential building blocks for a successful start to your studies. We will also be happy to advise you personally on all matters relating to the start of your studies.
Study preparation with a German course
Would you like to study in a German-taught degree programme in Oldenburg, but lack sufficient German language skills?
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Complementary offers during your studies
Do you need support getting started with your academic journey? We offer many different workshops and courses to help you settle into your studies.
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INSTEP Certification Programme
During the INSTEP study entry phase, you can take part in events for international students that will help you to settle in at the university and during your studies. If you have attended at least three events, you will receive a certificate, which you can use, for example, in application procedures.