Erasmus+ KA171 Incomings
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Erasmus+ KA171 Incomings
Welcome to Oldenburg! Here you will find all the information you need for your Erasmus+ stay at the University of Oldenburg.
As part of the Erasmus+ Key Action 171 funding line, we welcome students and staff from our global partners and vice versa. On this website you can find more information about living, studying and working in Oldenburg.
This website is aimed at scholarship holders who are staying at the University of Oldenburg as part of the Erasmus+ KA171 programme. If your university is not part of our KA171 cooperation project, you can find more information here:
Information for incoming students and staff
Below you will find further information about your stay at the University of Oldenburg. From preparing for your arrival to living in the city and orientation at the University of Oldenburg as well as information on our events.
Please note: As a doctoral candidate, you fall into both categories (students and staff). We invite you to take a look at both sections.
Exchange students
Incoming staff
Our Welcome Service compiled important information including information on visa regulations, living in Oldenburg and our campus life. Please find this information at the follwing link.
Research and teaching in Oldenburg
We recommend you register with our web portal. By registering, you will receive regular updates on our upcoming networking, cultural and information events after your arrival.
Web Portal for international researchers and doctoral candidates
Erasmus+ funding rates and financial aspects of your stay
We are happy to support you and your study or teaching project with an Erasmus+ scholarship. However, it is important to note that the scholarships are not full scholarships. We therefore strongly recommend that you have some personal savings. You may find more information on the funding and the costs in Oldenburg below.
Financial aspects of your stay in Oldenburg for (doctoral) students
Estimated monthly expenses:
You should expect to spend about EUR 1000 per month for accommodation, health insurance, and food.
Accommodation: EUR 200 to 450 for student accomodation
We cannot guarantee that you will receive a room offer as there are more applicants than rooms available. We highly recommend to search for a room on the private market as a backup.
Doctoral candidates are not eligible to apply for student accommodation and will need to find private accommodation which may be significantly more expensive Further information for doctoral candidates
Health insurance: approx. EUR 140
Students under the age of 30 are subject to compulsory health insurance (GKV).
- Food: EUR 250 to 350
- "Rundfunkbeitrag": monthly amount of EUR 18,36 per flat (can be split between flatmates)
- Miscellaneous expenses (e.g. leisure, books, materials, etc.)
Other expenses:
- Semester contribution (including semester ticket): EUR 311 for students of partner universities (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
The sums provided are estimates to give an overview of the approximate costs for your stay in Oldenburg. The actual costs may differ.
Individual scholarships for (doctoral) students
| Country of origin | Destination | Funding (max. 5 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Partner country | 700 EUR / month (social top-ups available) |
| Partner country | Germany | 850 EUR / month (social top-ups available) |
Individual scholarships for staff
| Country of origin | Destination | Funding (max. 10 working days) |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Partner country | 180 EUR / day |
| Partner country | Germany | 160 EUR / day |
Travel grant
| Distance | Travel grant | Green travel grant |
|---|---|---|
| 10 - 99 KM | 23 EUR | - |
| 100 - 499 KM | 180 EUR | 210 EUR |
| 500 - 1999 KM | 275 EUR | 320 EUR |
| 2000 - 2999 KM | 360 EUR | 410 EUR |
| 3000 - 3999 KM | 530 EUR | 610 EUR |
| 4000 - 7999 KM | 820 EUR | - |
| 8000 KM + | 1500 EUR | - |
Grants for travel expenses are earmarked for transportation costs and are calculated using the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.