Many international students are coming to Oldenburg, Emden, Wilhelmshaven and Elsfleth. Exchange students as well as so called „free movers“ can of course make use of the facilities offered by the Studentenwerk Oldenburg, one of 58 organizations in Germany providing student services both on and off campus.
Among other things, the Studentenwerk provides housing for all students in Oldenburg, Emden, Wilhelmshaven and Elsfleth, on the one hand in residence halls run by the Studentenwerk, on the other by offering private accommodation services. In Oldenburg, international students can also make use of a couple of guest rooms for short-term accommodation.
Student counsellours from different countries help their fellow students from abroad to come to terms with their new surroundings and a different culture. They also provide a monthly programme of leisure activities where German and international students can get to know each other.
When you realize that you have trouble adjusting to the new life style and different values or if problems arise concerning your studies, you can also turn to the psychological counselling services (“Psychosoziale Beratung” – PSB). The counselling sessions can be conducted in English or German.