Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Stadt: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

Oldenburg offers international students a vibrant educational experience at its Carl von Ossietzky University, known for excellence in sustainability studies, renewable energy, and cognitive sciences. This bicycle-friendly city in Lower Saxony provides quality education in a setting that perfectly balances historic charm with progressive thinking, consistently ranking among Germany's most livable mid-sized cities. International students benefit from the university's strong research orientation and interdisciplinary approach, particularly in environmental sciences and energy systems reflecting northwestern Germany's leadership in wind energy and sustainability practices. The compact city design creates an ideal student environment, where university facilities, affordable housing, and leisure venues are all accessible within minutes by bicycle, fostering a relaxed yet intellectually stimulating atmosphere.