Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
Oldenburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 15,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg is a public university located in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. It offers research-oriented programs at Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Staatsexamen levels in fields including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, economics, law, and medicine. The university maintains partnerships with over 300 universities worldwide and welcomes students from more than 130 countries. Research strengths include hearing research, marine sciences, energy and sustainability, and neurosensory science.
Fields of study
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Computer Science
- Business
- Law
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Medicine
- Health Sciences
- Languages
- Cultural Studies
- Engineering Physics
- Sustainability
- Economics
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester 2026/2027, Summer Semester 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $989 / year
Domestic students
€458 – €1,258 / semester
No tuition fees for most programs. All students pay a semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) of 457.90 EUR per semester, which includes the semester transport ticket (Semesterticket), student services fee, and administrative costs. Some continuing education and part-time programs charge additional fees. International exchange students without partnership agreement pay the regular semester fee.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative and European Law (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Engineering Physics (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Humanmedizin (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Informatik (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.