General information about studying at the University of Oldenburg
Note on photographs
Photographs will be taken at the InfoMarket and during the opening ceremony, which we would like to use for reporting purposes (press releases, university website, LinkedIn, Instagram), for documentation and information purposes and to promote the InfoMarket and the opening ceremony in the coming year. These recordings are linked to the pictorial representation of persons present, whereby the selection of persons is partly random. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer accordingly.
Furthermore, if you do not agree with a specific publication that has already taken place, please notify us immediately with a precise reference to the image in question. In this case, the photo will be removed within a reasonable period of time and no longer published.
General information about studying at the University of Oldenburg
Get basic information about your studies and campus life. The events listed here apply for all subjects.
Events on dual-subject Bachelor's degrees (school/non-school)
Teaching degree: Primary school, secondary modern school, grammar school (Bachelor)
During these events, the ZSKB (Study and Career Counselling Service) will provide you with general information on your programme structure, subject combinations and contact points.
Teaching degree in cooperation with the University of Bremen
In this information event, the Centre for Teacher Education - Didactic Centre (DiZ) will provide you with information on the cooperative study programme Bremen - Oldenburg.
Introductory workshop for the teaching degree for vocational schools (Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree with teacher training option (GHR, Gym, So-Päd.) - The professionalisation area in educational sciences
Dual-subject Bachelor's degree (non-school)
What to do if you didn't get the subject you wanted
During the ZSKB (Study and Career Counselling Service) event, you will get initial information on the options for changing your field of study and the opportunity to ask questions.
Come by if you are not sure whether a change of subject is an option for you or even if you already know that one or both of the subjects you have enrolled for are not suitable.
Information events on Master of Education and Master's degrees
Periods abroad while studying economics and law
This presentation is for all law and economics students interested in studying abroad, internships abroad, subject-specific language courses, summer schools and support programmes such as the Erasmus programme.
The information event will deal with various questions, including:
- How do I establish an international profile during my studies in Oldenburg?
- What opportunities are there in the economics degree programmes?
- What options do I have at HLS Bremen and with a focus on law?
- When and where can I go?
- How much time should I allow for this?
- When can I apply for what?
- How do I finance my period abroad?
- Where can I get further information and personal advice?
We'll find a way!
Master of Education for teaching at grammar schools
In this online information event, the Centre for Teacher Education - Didactic Centre (DiZ) will provide you with information on the structure of your Master of Education degree programme for teaching at grammar schools, including important information on internships (school placement, research and development internship).
Master of Education for teaching at primary and secondary schools (GHR 300)
During this online information event, the Centre for Teacher Education - Didactic Center (DiZ) will provide you with information on the structure of your Master of Education degree programme for teaching at primary schools and secondary schools, with a special focus on the practical phase.
Master's today, doctorate tomorrow?
Information event (in german)
"Master's today, doctorate tomorrow?"
Are you just starting your master's degree and can't get enough of science? Then a doctorate is the next possible step. But how does a doctorate actually work? How can I get started? What does everyday life look like during a doctorate? And what should I do during my master's degree to get off to a good start in my doctorate?
The doctoral student advisory service of the Central Student and Career Advisory Service gives you an initial insight into doctoral studies and answers your questions.
Basic training courses
Introduction to Stud.IP for first-semester students
Library (BIB)
Library tours for first-semester students
From Mondays to Fridays between October 6 to 17, first-semester students can take part in library tours. They start at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and include a guided tour of the library with a brief introduction to the search portal ORBISplus and an overview of the various services available.
No registration is necessary. The meeting point is the library foyer.
Study smarter: A brief introduction to free software services for your studies
Important information on examinations
Recognition of professionally acquired skills
Information events about financing
Get half for free! BAföG and other sources of funding
Working to finance your studies
Studying with a scholarship. Tips and tricks for applying
Information event (in german)
"Studying with a scholarship. Tips and tricks for applying"
Are scholarships only for highly gifted students? You have to be nominated for a scholarship! I don't stand a chance when applying for a scholarship anyway... In a panel discussion with scholarship holders from various scholarship programmes and sponsors, we will subject these myths to a reality check and get tips for applying.
Our guests are scholarship holders from the Germany Scholarship, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Foundation for the Promotion of Gifted Students in Vocational Education (upgrading scholarship).
Information events on acquiring skills and experience
Routes abroad
Lehramt.International
Events related to campus life
Wide range of offers from the Student Council (AStA)
The AStA represents the student body in many matters at the University of Oldenburg. Its members are students who represent your interests.
As part of the O-week, they offer a varied programme – it's well worth taking a look!
Services offered by the Autonomous Office for Students with a Disability or Chronic Illness (BeRef)
The Autonomous Office for Students with a Disability or Chronic Illness represents the interests of all students who are disadvantaged in their studies due to their restrictions. We are committed to a barrier-free university and equal rights for disabled and chronically ill students and help with problems in everyday university life during our opening hours.
Services offered by the Gay Students Office (SchwuRef)
Services offered by the Autonomous Feminist Office (FemRef)
Introducing cultural projects: Oldenburg University Theatre, Gegenlicht cinema, Campusradio and more
Fancy joining the campus radio, uni cinema or uni theatre? Want to get to know other students and try something new?
Join one of our groups - you'll have great fun stretching your wings!
Introducing our cultural groups:
- Studentenwerk Cultural Office
- Gegenlicht cinema
- AStA Kultur
- KM Music, Scene, Theatre
- Campus radio
- OUT - Oldenburg University Theatre
This is where physics has fun! Introducing jDPG - the young German Physics Society
The Oldenburg regional group of the young German Physics Society (jDPG) would love to see you at our information and getting-to-know-you event.
We are a group of students who plan excursions, lectures and events related to physics for you throughout the semester. Perhaps you have received a DPG Abitur award or simply want to know what interesting events we're planning. Then come along to our event. We're looking forward to seeing you!
Taking Care - offers and contact persons for students with child(ren) or with care responsibilities
Students who are parents or regularly care for loved ones unable to cope with everyday life on their own face additional challenges during their studies. The university's Family Service, the Studentenwerk's Social and Financial Counselling Service, the Student Council (AStA), the Psychological Counselling Service and the Endspurt programme will all be presenting their support services.