In 1793, Count Peter Friedrich Ludwig von Oldenburg founded a Pedagogic Institute in Oldenburg. In 1959, the city administrators of Oldenburg presented a plan for a new university. By 1974 this was accomplished, and the city of Oldenburg had a university with multiple faculties. The course will be held on the university campus and will be taught by faculty from that institution. The primary language of instruction is German.
Students also meet with peer advocates and study with German tutors.
In addition to classroom instruction, you will participate in two weekend excursions which might entail a tour through the medieval streets of Bremen, a ferry ride to the East Frisian islands, a harbor tour of Hamburg or a visit to an open air museum of a farming village. Mini excursions in and around Oldenburg during the week take you on a walking tour of Oldenburg, to a local brewery, the city government offices, the palace and local museums. The town is alive with culture in July and Augest with evening conserts, art exhibits, and summer festivals. You will also have several opportunities to ride your bike along the Hunte river or on paths in the forest surrounding Oldenburg. An extensive network of bicycle paths covers the entire city and the surrounding areas, offering you a wonderful opportunity to visit many of the small villages and towns in northwestern Germany.