The Studentenwerk Oldenburg offers housing for students in 11 halls of residence in the city of Oldenburg. The halls of residence run by the Studentenwerk are a good choice for both shorter and long term accommodation. Situated at comfortable distances from the Carl von Ossietzky University as well as the University of Applied Sciences ("Fachhochschule"), the halls provide only single rooms, either in shared flats, in double apartments or in single apartments. The single and double apartments have their own kitchen / kitchenette and bathroom, whereas in the shared flats, you find shared kitchens and bathrooms.

Depending on the hall of residence, you can rent furnished or unfurnished rooms, some being also partly furnished with a book shelf and a cupboard. Even if the room is fully furnished, students must bring their own bedding (i.e. pillows, duvets and linen) as well as towels, cutlery and crockery. There are no meals provided in the halls of residence, but students may of course use the restaurants and cafeterias at the University and the University of Applied Sciences ("Fachochschule").

Depending on size and facilities offered, the rents in the halls of residence range between € 77 and about € 288, not including uitlities. Charges for utilities (such as water, heating, electricity etc.) differ among the halls of residence; they range between 37 and 65 €, depending on consumption. Further costs might arise from internet or telephone connections which are provided in all rooms.

If you want to apply for a room in one of our halls of residence please fill in the application form (in German). For the English version, there is a pdf-file that you can print, fill in and post to the Studentenwerk.

In addition to plain housing, the Studentenwerk offers a special service package for students from abroad: For the fee of € 964, it includes a furnished room for six months and some more items that will make your stay easier. If you want to obtain the service package please contact the Student Housing Department.

Furthermore, the Studentenwerk offers a private accommodation service for international students where you can submit a request for a room in a shared flat or a resident owner's home.

Please note: If you don't plan to buy a service package, you must make sure to arrange for accommodation some time before you arrive in Oldenburg, if possible 3 to 6 months prior to the beginning of your stay! Otherwise it may be difficult to get a suitable room or apartment in time for the beginning of your studies, as there are waiting lists for all the halls of residence that range from at least 2 to 6 months or more.

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	guest rooms for international students (short-term accommodation only)