# Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

> public · 26129 Oldenburg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €700 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — Master's, open-admission (zulassungsfrei), all applicants | 15 July | Recommended target date for practical reasons (course registration, accommodation), not a hard legal cutoff. Does not cover Master of Education. Source: https://uol.de/en/study-in-oldenburg/application/deadlines |
| Summer semester — Master's, open-admission (zulassungsfrei), all applicants | 15 January | Recommended target date for practical reasons (course registration, accommodation), not a hard legal cutoff. Does not cover Master of Education. Source: https://uol.de/en/study-in-oldenburg/application/deadlines |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 26129 Oldenburg
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** education, social, business, law, humanities, stem, medicine, political-science, natural-sciences, engineering
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-oldenburg.de/en/
- **Address:** Uhlhornsweg 99, 26129 Oldenburg
- **Campus note:** Studierendenwerk Oldenburg — 2,200+ мест в 15 объектах в Oldenburg, Emden, Wilhelmshaven, Elsfleth. Johann-Justus-Weg: 24 мес. ожидания. Интернет ~€5/month дополнительно.
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Oldenburg is in northern Germany (Niedersachsen), a region of flat farmland and maritime history. The city is quiet, student-friendly, and historically cultured — it was an independent duchy. Living costs are low; student flats are easy to find. The pace of life suits people who want focus without city overwhelm.

## Strengths

- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€700 per year for administration and student services.
- As a public university in Niedersachsen, it falls outside Baden-Württemberg's €1,500-per-semester non-EU surcharge.
- A German EU-accredited degree opens the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa across the entire Schengen area.
- The broad field portfolio — education, social sciences, business, law, humanities, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), and medicine — suits diverse academic backgrounds.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not elite English proficiency.
- Oldenburg is a mid-size university city with lower living costs than Hamburg or Berlin, easing the tight blocked-account budget.

## Watch out for

- Non-EU students must open a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) with approximately €11,904 before applying for a German student visa.
- Many bachelor programmes are taught in German, so daily life and academic integration require B2/C1 German regardless of IELTS.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised by anabin may need to pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before enrolling.
- Oldenburg's regional economy is smaller than major German hubs, which limits internship and part-time job options in specialised fields.
- During studies, work rights are capped at 120 full days or 240 half days per year, restricting earnings to supplement living costs.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €230–305
- **Private housing:** €360–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Oldenburg
- **How to apply:** Online application via Studierendenwerk Oldenburg website (www.studierendenwerk-oldenburg.de). Note: Johann-Justus-Weg facility has a 24-month waiting period. Early application strongly recommended.
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Oldenburg manages 2,200+ places across 15 facilities in Oldenburg, Emden, Wilhelmshaven, and Elsfleth. Monthly rent includes utilities and electricity; internet ~€5/month extra. Room types: single rooms in shared flats (WG), single apartments, double apartments. Broadcasting fee (€18.36/month) billed separately.
- **Source:** https://www.studierendenwerk-oldenburg.de/en/

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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