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. [...]
International degree students
International degree students
Do you want to study with us at the University of Oldenburg? Join our student community with over 1500 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.
Degree programmesInternational 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.
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:
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
03.07.2025
16:00
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19:00
Cheer-up meetings for international students - starting your studies off right
International affairs
Intercultural Meeting Place
IO events
Internationalisation at Home
IO
Event for international students
05.07.2025
09:00
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Open End
Off to the Netherlands!
IO
Need a change of scenery? Join the International Office for an unforgettable day trip to the beautiful city of Groningen!Together with other international students, we’ll cross the border for a day [...]
18.07.2025
16:00
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18:00
Meet & Speak – an intercultural language gathering
IO events
IO
Event for international students
Building Bridges Through Language
25.07.2025
20:00
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22:00
Social Evening
IO events
IO
Event for international students
Looking for a fun way to spend your evening? Join us in a local bar! This is the perfect opportunity to mingle, get to know your fellow students, chat and discover one of the local night life. The [...]
15.08.2025
16:00
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18:00
Meet & Speak – an intercultural language gathering
IO events
IO
Event for international students
Building Bridges Through Language
29.08.2025
20:00
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22:00
Social Evening
IO events
IO
Event for international students
Looking for a fun way to spend your evening? Join us in a local bar! This is the perfect opportunity to mingle, get to know your fellow students, chat and discover one of the local night life. The [...]
12.09.2025
16:00
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18:00
Meet & Speak – an intercultural language gathering
IO events
IO
Event for international students
Building Bridges Through Language
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, [...]
24.12.2025
– 26.12.2025
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 [...]
01.01.2026
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.
03.04.2026
All day
Good Friday: German national holiday
National holidays, closing days
Good Friday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
06.04.2026
All day
Easter Monday: German national holiday
National holidays, closing days
Easter Monday is a national holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
01.05.2026
All day
Labor Day: German national holiday
National holidays, closing days
Labor Day: National holiday in Germany, shops and institutions are closed.
