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Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
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Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH)

Pre-Bachelor

Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg Oldenburg · Lower Saxony

About the Program

In addition to doctoral research, the Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH) offers doctoral training opportunities to provide our doctoral candidates with in-depth training in the fields of knowledge and methods of their related disciplines and its fields of application as well as personal and interdisciplinary skills. For OLTECH, we defined four main research areas as the following: Environment and Sustainability Neurosensory Science and Systems Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Computational Sciences Before you become a member of OLTECH, it is a prerequisite to find a supervisor for your own doctoral project and to be admitted as a doctoral candidate by one of the corresponding schools. We also recommend arranging funding for the doctoral phase early on. This can be achieved either through an employment contract or a scholarship/stipend. The focus is on the acquisition of competences that qualify and prepare doctoral candidates for areas of work inside and outside academia, for example, in business, administration and society. In accordance with the recommendation of the EU Competence Framework for Researchers (2022), the OLTECH programme offers qualification opportunities in the following competence areas: A) Specialist knowledge and academic work B) Communication and cooperation C) Personal and interdisciplinary development OLTECH members, regardless of their specialisation, can structure their individual programme according to the standardised basic curriculum. The basic curriculum provides a balanced structure of modules covering all relevant areas of expertise.
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In addition to doctoral research, the Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH) offers doctoral training opportunities to provide our doctoral candidates with in-depth training in the fields of knowledge and methods of their related disciplines and its fields of application as well as personal and interdisciplinary skills. For OLTECH, we defined four main research areas as the following: Environment and Sustainability Neurosensory Science and Systems Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Computational Sciences Before you become a member of OLTECH, it is a prerequisite to find a supervisor for your own doctoral project and to be admitted as a doctoral candidate by one of the corresponding schools. We also recommend arranging funding for the doctoral phase early on. This can be achieved either through an employment contract or a scholarship/stipend. The focus is on the acquisition of competences that qualify and prepare doctoral candidates for areas of work inside and outside academia, for example, in business, administration and society. In accordance with the recommendation of the EU Competence Framework for Researchers (2022), the OLTECH programme offers qualification opportunities in the following competence areas: A) Specialist knowledge and academic work B) Communication and cooperation C) Personal and interdisciplinary development OLTECH members, regardless of their specialisation, can structure their individual programme according to the standardised basic curriculum. The basic curriculum provides a balanced structure of modules covering all relevant areas of expertise.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

How do I apply to Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH) at Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH) at Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

Is Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH) at Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Other programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH) programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH) at Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (OLTECH)? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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