Studentenwerk Oldenburg

Service

Das Studentenwerk Oldenburg passt mit Wirkung zum 1.10.2022 die Mietbedingungen für alle derzeit bestehenden Mietverhältnisse an. Die aktuell sowie die künftig gültigen Mietbedingungen finden Sie weiter unten verlinkt.

Oldenburg:	rooms	SA	DA	SR	rent*	furnishing	special features	Infos
Campus Appartements	132	132	-	-	345-382 €	unfurnished	wheelchair-friendly apartments	Ms Quast
Artillerieweg	96	5	28	63	210-260 €	fully furnished	rooms for disabled students	Ms Stapel
Alte Färberei	138	131	2	9	280 - 395 €	unfurnished	fully accessible by wheelchair	Ms Stapel
Otto-Suhr-Straße	250	38	212	4	165-220 €	fully / partly furnished		Ms Röseler
Schützenweg	240	-	40	200	190-283 €	unfurnished		Ms Houlihan
Pferdemarkt	301	23	148	118	165-380 €	unfurnished		Mr Janßen
Johann-Justus-Weg	244	92	24	128	170-225 €	fully furnished	wheelchair-friendly apartment	Ms Houlihan
Huntemannstraße	134	29	6	99	170-337 €	fully / unfurnished		Ms Quast
Wohnhaus Alteneschstraße	24	-	-	24	166-186 €	unfurnished	no application through Studentenwerk: tenants pick their successors themselves	Ms Röseler
Ökologie Centrum	10	10	-	-	280-456 €	unfurnished		Ms Röseler
Elsfleth:
Peterstraße	32	32	-	-	220-245 €	partly / unfurnished		Ms Quast
Emden:
Steinweg	188	8	80	96	153-245 €	fully furnisehd		Ms Röseler
Dukegat	105	105	-	-	230-240 €	unfurnished		Ms Stapel
Haus Gödens	35	-	-	35	180-335 €	unfurnished		Ms Stapel
Douwesstraße	32	-	-	32	185-203 €	unfurnished	no application through Studentenwerk: tenants pick their successors themselves	Ms Stapel
Wilhelmshaven:
Wiesenhof	240	190	38	4	188-268 €	fully furnished	wheelchair-friendly apartment	Ms Quast

SA = single apartment
DA = single room in double apartment
SR = single room in a shared flat (mostly 3-6, sometimes up to 11 persons according to residence)

Rent

The rent comprises of a monthly basic rent and flat charge for utilities i.e. heating, warm water, electricity, water and waste water. This flat charge varies according to how much has actually been used the year before. The amount shown in the table is the complete rent.

Information as of May 2022.

Bei Fragen in Wohnangelegenheiten helfen Ihnen unsere Ansprechpartner*innen gerne weiter.

Wenn Sie sich in der Wohnanlage ausgeschlossen haben, benachrichtigen Sie bitte einen gewerblichen Schlüsseldienst. Das Studentenwerk arbeitet für Oldenburg und Elsfleth mit der Firma Sicherheitshaus Redelfs (Tel. 0441/390 24 90) zusammen.

Nur kurz in Oldenburg?

Gästezimmer des Studentenwerks helfen mit kurzfristiger Unterkunft

Als Vorsorgemaßnahme hat das Studentenwerk Oldenburg die Vermietung der Gästezimmer bis auf Weiteres eingestellt.

Wer für kurze Zeit nach Oldenburg kommt oder vor dem Einzug in sein Studierendenappartement ein paar Tage überbrücken muss, hat die Möglichkeit, kurzfristig in den Gästezimmern in der Wohnanlage Johann-Justus-Weg unterzukommen. Auch BewohnerInnen der Wohnanlage Johann-Justus-Weg können hier bei Bedarf tageweise ihre Gäste unterbringen.

The Studentenwerk Oldenburg offers accommodation for students in several halls of residence in Oldenburg, Emden, Wilhelmshaven and Elsfleth. They are a good choice for both short and long term accommodation. Situated at comfortable distances from the respective university campuses, the halls provide 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.

You can find further information on our halls of residence on the following pages:
Accommodation in Oldenburg
Accommodation in Emden
Accommodation in Wilhelmshaven
(If you don't get the English version of the page right away, look for the little British flag at the top of the page.)

Please note that no matter where you are going to study, you must make sure to arrange for accommodation well before your arrival. Especially towards the beginning of the winter term in September/October, there are waiting times for practically all our rooms and we cannot guarantee that you'll get a room.
If you have any questions, you can always contact the student housing department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Many thanks for your interest in accommodation in one of our dorms!

In our FAQs we’ve put together all the important information you’ll need in order to apply. Please make sure to read the FAQs first before applying to avoid unnecessary mistakes!

Here are some of the most importants hints and tips:

The demand for rooms is often much higher than availability. An application is not a reservation and also not a guarantee that we can make a room offer for your desired moving in date. Make sure to check out alternative accommodation possibilities in Oldenburg Emden, Wilhelshaven and Elsfleth. (check the "weblinks" in the FAQs)
Read through the online dorm descriptions and choose the dorm and the the type of accommodation which interests you and your budget most. Please note: You may apply for one dorm only and only one application per person is accepted. Multiple applications will be automatically deleted.
Directly after you’ve applied, you’ll receive an e-mail asking you to confirm the attached link. Only when the link is confirmed is your application complete! To keep the waiting lists up-to-date, we will send you an automatic e-mail every 30 days. The link in this mail must be confirmed within 5 days, otherwise your application will be deleted from the system.

Important! Please do not apply using an e-mail address from the Microsoft group. Our server doesn’t send to these e-mail addresses and this means that you will lose out on an offer!
The domains affected are @live, @hotmail, @outlook, @gmx, @windowslive

A valid application can only be made when you have the letter of acceptance from the university/ proof of enrollment. One of these two documents must be uploaded with the application. No other documents will be accepted (CampusCard, school reports, recommendations, applications, etc)
Rooms are assigned according to the order of the waiting lists. As soon as we can make you a room offer, we’ll e-mail you the contract and other relevant information. To make the contract binding, the contract and all other documents must be returned to us within the given time-frame. The contract will be in German as all legal documents must be in the national language. An English version is not available.

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1. Verschiedene Formen des Internetzugangs

In unseren Wohnanlagen wird der Internetzugang auf unterschiedliche Weise geregelt: Entweder wird er den Mieterinnen und Mietern frei zur Verfügung gestellt oder er erfolgt über eine niedrige monatliche Flatrate (derzeit 5 Euro). Als dritte Möglichkeit organisieren Netzwerk-Teams in einzelnen Wohnheimen den Internetzugang selbst.

Spezielle Wohnungsangebote

Das Studentenwerk Oldenburg kann bei Bedarf für (allein erziehende) Studierende mit Kind in den Wohnanlagen Schützenweg und Pferdemarkt unmöblierte Doppelappartements zur Verfügung stellen. Diese beinhalten zwei Zimmer sowie Duschbad und Küche mit Essbereich. Allerdings müssen Sie hier mit gewissen Wartezeiten rechnen.

Alles gut in Schuss – die Hausmeisterei des Studentenwerks

Um die Wohnanlagen in Schuss zu halten, hat das Studentenwerk eine eigene Hausmeisterei. Diese kommt immer dann zum Einsatz, wenn Reparaturen, Renovierungen und Verbesserungen in den Zimmern, Appartements oder anderen Gebäudeteilen der Wohnanlagen anstehen. Zu finden ist die Hausmeisterei an der Wohnanlage Schützenweg 42. Sollte bei Ihnen einmal etwas kaputtgehen, nimmt die Hausmeisterei Hinweise oder Schadensmeldungen über das Internet-Formular oder in dringenden Fällen telefonisch entgegen.

Unfortunately, we usually cannot offer you a room right away, so please hand in your application as early as possible. As a rule of thumb, you have to apply at least 3-5 months before your arrival. You can only apply for one hall of residence, that's why it is important that you have checked the corresponding waiting time.

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Application

Before applying, you need to decide exactly what type of accommodation you want, how much rent you can afford to pay and also need to check the waiting times. Only one application per person is accepted! After applying, you will receive a link once a month by e-mail which you must confirm. If you forget to confirm the link, your application will be automatically deleted. As soon as a room becomes available for you, you'll receive the room offer by e-mail.

Application mistakes

Incorrect / multiple applications will not increase your chances of accommodation, but instead all applications will be, without notification, automatically deleted by the system. Examples of incorrect applications are:

applying for a room in an unfurnished dorm but asking for a furnished room
uploading your identification card / school grades / CampusCard instead of letter of admission / certificate of enrolment
multiple applications with different e-mail addresses.

Application requirements

Before you apply for a room, you must at least have an admission letter or a current certificate of enrolment from Carl von Ossietzky University, Jade Hochschule or Hochschule Emden/Leer. No other documents will be accepted!

Bank details

To change your bank details from which rent ist booked by direct debit, please use the following form and return it to the housing department: SEPA-Lastschriftmandat (260 KB)

Bedding, crockery etc

Bedding i.e. pillows, blankets, sheets etc. are not provided by the Studentenwerk. Crockery etc. is available in most shared flats (not in single apartments!), but be prepared to buy some extras.

Changing the application

If you want to change your application for a dorm room, contact the relevant person for the dorm you applied for: department for student housing in Oldenburg.

Contact and public office hours

You can find the relevant contact person for the dorms in Oldenburg, Emden, Wilhelmshaven and Elsfleth under the following link: department for student housing in Oldenburg. The Studentenwerk's offices in Emden and Wilhelmshaven also offer a private accommodation service.

Contract termination and termination notice

There are different regulations regarding contract terminations depending on limited or unlimited contracts. The regulations can be found in the respective terms and conditions. Unlimited contracts have a termination notice of 3 months. More info: Rental Terms and Conditions (114 KB) or Short Term Rental Terms and Conditions (103 KB) . You can use this form (223 KB) to cancel your rental contract.

Covid: Travelling regulations

Please make sure to check the current regulations for travelling to Germany well in advance. You can find information on this directly from the German government here.

Damage deposit

At the beginning of every lease, the tenant must pay damage deposit. The damage deposit is booked by direct debit with the first month’s rent. The damage deposit does not earn interest.

Dorm descriptions, prices, etc.

By clicking on the relevant dorms, you can find pictures of all dorms as well as detailed descriptions about prices, types of accommodation available etc. in both German and English.

Dorm locations

The site maps show the proximity of the dorms to the universities in Oldenburg, Emden and Wilhelmshaven and to the city centers.

Eligibility

Full-time students of the Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Jade Hochschule and Hochschule Emden/Leer are eligible to apply for Studentenwerk accommodation. Not eligible are interns, trainees, those on work experience, part-time or distance/online students as well as university staff.

Families

Unfortunately, we cannot provide accommodation if you are travelling with your partner and /or children.

Free mover or exchange?

Free-movers are students who will spend more than 2 semesters in Oldenburg (e.g. PPRE), students who have decided to complete a B.A course (e.g. Engineering Physics) or to complete a M.A. course in Oldenburg, Emden or Wilhelmshaven. Exchange students, i.e. Erasmus students, – for Oldenburg, please do not apply online. Please use the application forms given by the University or the Jade Technical University. Exchange Students for Wilhelmshaven and Emden – please apply online.

Furnished dorms

The furnished dorms in Oldenburg are Huntemannstrasse, Johann-Justus-Weg, Artillerieweg 55a, Otto-Suhr Strasse and in Emden it‘s Steinweg. Please make sure to check the waiting times before applying for a dorm!

Furnishing

Fully furnished is a room with

wardrobe
shelves
desk (without a chair)
bed (with mattress)

Partly furnished is a room with

wardrobe
shelves

Incorrect online application

Incorrect online applications, e.g. applying for a room in an unfurnished dorm but asking for a furnished room, will be automatically deleted by the system. Again, please make sure to apply according to your accommodation needs. In case of doubt you may always contact the student housing department with your questions.

Internet/telephone

All rooms have a cable and telephone connection as well as internet access. The charges are not included in the rent. The Studentenwerk also offers an internet connection at a flat-rate of €5/month depending on the dorm.

Keys

The keys for dorms in Oldenburg and Elsfleth can be collected during the public office hours at the Dept. For Student Housing in Oldenburg, for Emden in the Service Office (Mensa building, Emden) and for Wilhelmshaven at the Studentenwerk office at the Technical University. Keys are handed out at the beginning of the lease. If you decide to arrive a few days earlier, please make sure to arrange alternative accommodation (hostel/hotel) as the dorm rooms are normally occupied by the previous tenant until the final day of the rental contract i.e. the end of the month.

Laundry

There are washing machines and tumble driers available in every dorm. To use the washing machines and dryers, simply use the payment function of your CampusCard. The process ist automatically controlled by the reader.

Lease duration

In order to provide accommodation to as many students as possible, the lease duration is limited. The minimum lease is 6 months, the maximum lease is 12 semesters (= 6 years). More information is available in the Terms and Conditions (114 KB) .

Limited contracts

A limited contract is limited to the minimum lease of 6 months i.e. one semester. It is possible to extend a limited contract for a further semester. It is not possible to reduce the minimum lease. Limited contracts are usually offered to exchange students and students staying for one semester only. Payment of the complete semester rental costs plus the deposit is due in advance and must be transferred before the lease begins.

Maintenance

The Studentenwerk Oldenburg has its own maintenance service for the upkeep of the dorms. Damage reports are to be sent online, in emergencies the maintenance team can also be reached by telephone.

Multiple online applications

Only one application per person is accepted. Multiple applications will not increase your chances of accommodation but instead all applications will automatically be deleted by the system!

Private accommodation service

For international students, the Studentenwerk offers an online private accommodation service. Private landlords in Oldenburg, Emden, Wilhelmshaven and Elsfleth are invited to publish their offers free of charge. International students can search these offers and get in touch with the landlords directly.

Radio and TV fees

The tenants must take care of paying the national radio and TV fees themselves. These fees are not included in the rent and international students are not exempt from paying. More information – unfortunately, only in German – is available online: www.rundfunkbeitrag.de.

Registering at the Citizens Office

When you move to Oldenburg, Elsfleth, Emden or Wilhelmshaven, you must register at the Citizens Office within one week of officially moving in. You can find more information on the respective city's internet sites.

Rent

The complete rent is due and to be paid on the 1st of every month. The rent comprises of a monthly basic rent and flat charge for utilities i.e. heating, warm water, electricity, water and waste water. Not included in the rent is the national radio and TV fees (Rundfunkbeitrag) and telephone/ internet connections in your room.

Rental terms and conditions

The Terms and Conditions (114 KB) can be downloaded as a PDF. They apply to all dorms run by the Studentenwerk.

Room offer

The room offer in form of a rental contract is sent by e-mail as a PDF attachment. If you receive a contract by e-mail please print the contract, sign it and e-mail it back to the Dept. for Student Housing within the given time-frame. Make sure you check your e-mails regularly!

Smoking

Smoking is generally permitted in your private room. Please bear in mind that on moving out the painting/cleaning costs will then be very expensive if you do smoke in your room .

It goes without saying that smokers are considerate of their neighbours and/or flatmates.

Subletting

As per the Rental Terms and Conditions (114 KB) , subletting is not permitted.

Types of accommodation

An overview list shows what types of accommodation is offered by the Studentenwerk Oldenburg: there are single apartments or double apartments as well as single rooms in flat-shares (depending on the dorm from 3-11 flatmates).

University acceptance and accommodation

Please be aware that a university acceptance does not automatically guarantee accommodation in a Studentenwerk student dorm! Rooms are assigned according to the waiting lists and availability. You must be prepared to find private accommodation yourself if the Studentenwerk can’t make you an offer..

Waiting lists

There are waiting lists for all our rooms and apartments, varying from two months to over a year according to dorm and whether you're applying for a single apartment or a room in a shared flat. Please make sure you have checked the respective waiting time in this list before applying!

Weblinks for accommodation

Here are some links to sites which might help you in finding accommodation:

Willkommen in Oldenburg!

Liebe Studieninteressierte,

grundsätzlich ist das Zimmer- und Wohnungsangebot für Studierende in Emden besser als an anderen Hochschulstandorten. Die Mieten sind wesentlich niedriger als beispielsweise in Süddeutschland oder in großen Städten wie Hamburg oder Berlin. Auch ist das Angebot an freien Zimmern in der Nähe der Hochschulen besser.

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Application

When you apply for a room, you must have proof of acceptance from the university or technical university! Only valid online applications are accepted on the waiting lists and you may apply for one dorm only. After applying you will receive a link by e-mail which you must confirm. Only when you confirm the link you are added to the waiting list. Multiple or incorrect applications will automatically be deleted by the system.

Bank details

To change your bank details from which rent ist booked by direct debit, please use the following form and return it to the housing department: SEPA-Lastschriftmandat (260 KB)

Bedding, crockery etc

Bedding i.e. pillows, blankets, sheets etc. are not provided by the Studentenwerk. Crockery etc. is available in most shared flats (not in single apartments!), but be prepared to buy some extras.

Contact and public office hours

Contract termination and termination notice

Damage deposit

At the beginning of every lease, the tenant must pay a €150 damage deposit. The damage deposit is booked by direct debit with the first month’s rent. The damage deposit does not earn interest.

Dorm descriptions, prices, etc.

By clicking on the relevant dorms, you can find pictures of all dorms as well as detailed descriptions about prices, types of accommodation available etc. in both German and English.

Dorm locations

The site maps show the proximity of the dorms to the universities in Oldenburg, Emden and Wilhelmshaven and to the city centers.

Families

Unfortunately, we cannot provide accommodation if you are travelling with your partner and /or children.

Free mover or exchange?

Furnished dorms

Furnishing

Fully furnished is a room with

wardrobe
shelves
desk (without a chair)
bed (with mattress)

Partly furnished is a room with

wardrobe
shelves

Incorrect online application

Internet/telephone

Keys

Laundry

There are washing machines and tumble driers available in every dorm. Pre-paid laundry cards can be bought and topped up at the vending machines.

Lease duration

Limited contracts

Maintenance

The Studentenwerk Oldenburg has its own maintenance service for the upkeep of the dorms. Damage reports are to be sent online, in emergencies the maintenance team can also be reached by telephone. http://www.studentenwerk-oldenburg.de/de/wohnen/service/schadenmeldung.html.

Multiple online applications

Only one application per person is accepted. Multiple applications will not increase your chances of accommodation but instead all applications will automatically be deleted by the system!

Private accommodation service

For international students, the Studentenwerk offers a private accommodation service. This means that we give you communication information of private landlords/landladies who have contacted us with offers of free rooms. More information here.

Radio and TV fees

Registering at the Citizens Office

Rent

Rental terms and conditions

The Terms and Conditions (114 KB) can be downloaded as a PDF. They apply to all dorms run by the Studentenwerk.

Room offer

Smoking

Smoking is generally permitted in your private room. It goes without saying that smokers are considerate of their neighbours and/or flatmates.

Subletting

As per the Rental Terms and Conditions (114 KB) , subletting is not permitted.

Types of accommodation

University acceptance and accommodation