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Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg
The University of Oldenburg in northwest Germany was founded in 1973 and named for peace laureate Carl von Ossietzky.
About Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg
The Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg is a public university in northwest Germany, founded in 1973 and named after the peace laureate Carl von Ossietzky. Its homepage presents news and information about its research, teaching and university policy, with German as the main language.
The homepage highlights research in hearing, marine science and animal navigation, along with environmental and physics research. It also points to teacher training, support for founders and startups, part-time study and further education through its Center for Lifelong Learning (C3L). Current news includes the university's Northwest Alliance with the University of Bremen, which will continue without excellence status, and a new doctoral college in computer science education.
Key features
- Research in hearing, marine science and animal navigation
- Teacher training programs under the Oldenburg teacher education heading
- Support for students who want to found a startup
- Part-time study and further education options
- Center for Lifelong Learning (C3L) for continuing education
- Northwest Alliance cooperation with the University of Bremen
Best for: Prospective students, researchers and professionals interested in studying, continuing education or research at a university in northwest Germany.
Good for
- Lists a range of research areas, including hearing, marine science and animal navigation
- Offers part-time study and further education alongside work
Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg at a glance
- Official website
- uol.de
- Category
- Education & Learning › Universities in Germany
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- German
- Country
- DE
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg FAQ
Can I study part-time or alongside work?
The homepage lists a section on studying and continuing education alongside work (berufsbegleitend studieren und weiterbilden). Specific programs and conditions are not described on the homepage.
Does the university cooperate with other institutions?
Yes. The University of Oldenburg and the University of Bremen work together in the Northwest Alliance, which the two universities plan to continue and develop after their joint application to the Excellence Strategy was not successful.
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