Start your day in a relaxed way at our weekly Student Breakfast. Enjoy a free breakfast and a friendly atmosphere—perfect for getting ready for lectures and everyday student life. Just drop by!
Welcome Service: Calendar of events
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Welcome Service: Calendar of events
Our calendar of events for international students, doctoral candidates and researchers lists a selection of events of the International Office, other university institutions, the city of Oldenburg, as well as important holidays.
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Studying in Germany: From Visa to First Steps after Arrival
Learn how to prepare for your visa, organize housing, and manage your first steps after arrival. Language: English Please register for this Event.
Whit Monday: German national holiday
Whit Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Ask me anything: Academic writing in Germany
Further information about the course on Stud.IP
Meet & Speak – an intercultural language gathering
Building Bridges Through Language
Student Breakfast
Start your day in a relaxed way at our weekly Student Breakfast. Enjoy a free breakfast and a friendly atmosphere—perfect for getting ready for lectures and everyday student life. Just drop by!
International Coffee Hour - Iced coffee special
Cool down with iced coffee and good conversations! A perfect chance to relax, meet new people, and enjoy a refreshing break together. Languages: mainly English, German
Social Evening – botanic garden ft. ISNO
Join us for a chill evening at the Botanic Garden with International Student Network Oldenburg (ISNO). A great mix of nature, good company, and relaxed conversations. Please register for this event! [...]
Strong Together – Empowerment for Women in Academia
“Strong Together” is for women in academia who want to connect, share experiences, and support each other. Over several sessions, the focus is on building confidence, dealing with challenges, and [...]
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
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. [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Game night – outdoor special
We’re taking game night outside! Enjoy games, fresh air, and a laid-back evening with others in a relaxed outdoor setting. Languages: mainly English, German
Student Breakfast
Start your day in a relaxed way at our weekly Student Breakfast. Enjoy a free breakfast and a friendly atmosphere—perfect for getting ready for lectures and everyday student life. Just drop by!
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
International Summer Fest
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 [...]
Meet-up for international researchers at the International Summer Fest
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 [...]
Student Breakfast
Start your day in a relaxed way at our weekly Student Breakfast. Enjoy a free breakfast and a friendly atmosphere—perfect for getting ready for lectures and everyday student life. Just drop by!
Study smarter - effective learning techniques
Do you sometimes feel that you are working hard on your studies but not retaining as much as you would like? During the ZSKB-Kurzinfo, you will gain an understanding about the basic principles of [...]
Hannover Weekend Excursion
Join us for a weekend trip to Hannover, the capital of Lower Saxony. The excursion includes accommodation, breakfast/lunch, a guided canoe tour, sightseeing, and a visit to the New Town Hall. In [...]
Lunchtime get-together: German courses
We cordially invite you to our next lunchtime get-together on German courses offered at the Language Centre of the University of Oldenburg. Matthias Jürgens, responsible for the coordination of [...]
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
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. [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Student Breakfast
Start your day in a relaxed way at our weekly Student Breakfast. Enjoy a free breakfast and a friendly atmosphere—perfect for getting ready for lectures and everyday student life. Just drop by!
Guided city tour: Oldenburg
Between the Lappan landmark and the magnificent Oldenburg Palace, surprising stories about the city and its past and present inhabitants await you. Listen to the guide's stories and observe the [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Meet & Speak – an intercultural language gathering
Building Bridges Through Language
Student Breakfast
Start your day in a relaxed way at our weekly Student Breakfast. Enjoy a free breakfast and a friendly atmosphere—perfect for getting ready for lectures and everyday student life. Just drop by!
International Coffee Hour
Need a caffeine boost? Get a coffee at the IKT and exchange ideas with the other international students. Languages: mainly English, German
Social evening – picnic special
Pack your favorite food, snacks, and drinks and come hang out at our picnic! We’ll bring the games, you bring the goodies — together we’ve got the perfect recipe for a chill afternoon with great [...]
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
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. [...]
Application Training - Successful job interviews in German organisations
Finally, you have received an invitation to a job interview. What will happen now? What can I expect? What is important? How do I prepare myself? How do I deal with stressful questions? Where can I [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Game night
Interested in a fun game night and meeting new people? Then drop by IKT! Languages: mainly English, German
Stammtisch: Networking for international doctoral candidates and postdocs
You are kindly invited to join our “Stammtisch” where you can meet other international scholars and have a chat with the PhD tutors. When? Wednesday, 1st July 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Gleispark” (Address: [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Discover Hamburg
Join our international tutors on an exciting trip to Hamburg. Discover the harbor, the Speicherstadt, and the vibrant atmosphere of this fascinating city. Meeting point: Oldenburg main [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
International Coffee Hour
Need a caffeine boost? Get a coffee at the IKT and exchange ideas with the other international students. Languages: mainly English, German
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Meet & Speak – an intercultural language gathering
Building Bridges Through Language
Social Evening Karaoke Special
Time to grab the mic! Sing your favorite songs, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, and have fun with other international students. Whether you sing or just cheer others on, this karaoke night is all about [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Stammtisch: Networking for international doctoral candidates and postdocs
You are kindly invited to join our “Stammtisch” where you can meet other international scholars and have a chat with the PhD tutors. When? Wednesday, 5th August 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Ols Brauhaus” [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
International Coffee Hour
Need a caffeine boost? Get a coffee at the IKT and exchange ideas with the other international students. Languages: mainly English, German
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Meet & Speak – an intercultural language gathering
Building Bridges Through Language
Social Evening - Drink & Draw
Get creative with a drink in hand! A relaxed evening of drawing, chatting, and meeting new people – no experience needed. Please register for this event! (Registration will open one week before the [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Stammtisch: Networking for international doctoral candidates and postdocs
You are kindly invited to join our “Stammtisch” where you can meet other international scholars and have a chat with the PhD tutors. When? Wednesday, 2nd September 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Karin’s Krone” [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Doubts about studying – is my academic path still right for me? (online)
Many students experience doubts during their studies – doubts about the choice of degree programme, the study place, or whether studying is the right path in general. This online information session [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Meet & Speak – an intercultural language gathering
Building Bridges Through Language
Career planning out of the box: Your path to your first job in Germany
Have you ever wondered: How can I find a job in Germany if my written applications don’t work? How can I start building connections now that will help me enter the professional world smartly after [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
German Unity Day: national holiday
German Unity Day (03 October) is a national holiday. Many institutions and most shops (and of course the university!) are closed.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Stammtisch: Networking for international doctoral candidates and postdocs
You are kindly invited to join our “Stammtisch” where you can meet other international scholars and have a chat with the PhD tutors. When? Wednesday, 7th October 2026, 7 pmWhere? “MA” (Address: Markt [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
National holiday: Reformation Day
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, [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Stammtisch: Networking for international doctoral candidates and postdocs
You are kindly invited to join our “Stammtisch” where you can meet other international scholars and have a chat with the PhD tutors. When? Wednesday, 4th November 2026, 7 pmWhere? “Dreieck” (Address: [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
National holidays: Christmas
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 [...]
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
New Year's Day
First of January, New Year's Day, is a public holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Good Friday: German national holiday
Good Friday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
Easter Monday: German national holiday
Easter Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Labor Day: German national holiday
Labor Day: National holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Ascension Day: German national holiday
Ascension Day is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.
Study Café
The Study Café is a place to study, meet others, or just take a break. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks while finding your own study rhythm in a relaxed setting.