For first semester students: Studierendenwerk Oldenburg

Whether you are starting your studies in Oldenburg, Emden, Wilhelmshaven or Elsfleth - we are already waiting for you!

What can we do for you?

Canteen&Cafeteria

We run canteens, cafeterias and café bars directly on your campus: inexpensive, fresh and delicious!

Living

We let accommodation for over 2,200 students. Maybe soon to you too?

BAföG

BAföG secures your livelihood during your studies - we help you to get it.

Psychological counselling

Do you have study-related or personal problems? We are here for you!

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Student finance counselling

Alternatives to BAföG and state benefits: We have an overview and can advise you individually.

Counselling on studying with a disability

From physical disabilities to neurodivergence: we help you to create the right framework conditions for your studies.

Childcare

While you study, your children are well looked after in one of our four daycare centres.

Culture

We are your contact for student culture in all its facets.

Your next steps:

If you are coming to the north-west from further afield for your studies, you will need somewhere to stay. Start your search as early as possible.

Living in a hall of residence...

The Studierendenwerk offers you a large selection of affordable flats in various sizes and furnishings: From single flats to furnished shared flats. We explain the best way to proceed if you are interested in a place in one of our halls of residence.

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... or on the private market!

The housing market in the north-west is not easy either, but it is much more relaxed than in many other cities and regions in Germany. We have put together some tips on what you should consider when searching the private housing market and where you can start.

Clarify costs and financing

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What does a degree programme cost?

What costs can you expect during your studies and before you start? We have put together an overview for you.

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... and how can I pay for it?

BAföG is the state education grant that reliably finances your studies. You can receive up to 992 euros per month!

Even before you start your studies, you will have some expenses: semester fees, rent deposit if necessary, perhaps a new laptop... If this becomes difficult, there are possibilities for support:

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Study start-up aid: 1,000 euros as a gift

If you received state benefits immediately before starting your studies, you can receive 1,000 euros in study start-up aid.

Alternative: 500 Euro student start loan

The Studierendenwerk Oldenburg itself grants loans of up to 500 euros, which you can get before enrolment.

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You've already covered the most important things! Here are a few more topics that you should deal with at the start of your degree programme.

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Clarify health insurance

In order to enrol, you must prove that you have health insurance. We explain what you need to know about health insurance for students.

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Resident registration

If you move to your place of study, you must also officially register there. This trip to the Bürgeramt will pay off for you!

Broadcasting licence fee

As a student, you have to pay the licence fee - unless you receive BAföG.

Starting a new life

Every semester, the Oldenburg Psychological Counselling Service offers a workshop programme on topics that play a role in the lives of many students: From effective time management to long-distance relationships.