Studying in Oldenburg starts with a fee made up of seven items, of which the semester ticket accounts for just over half. The University of Oldenburg publishes the total for the winter semester 2026/27 with a date. This guide places it next to dormitory rent, health insurance and funding.
Short answer: The semester fee of the University of Oldenburg for the winter semester 2026/27 comes to 457.90 euros in total: 230.80 euros for the semester ticket (Semesterticket) and 118.00 euros for the student services organisation (Studierendenwerk), with the rest in smaller items. The page status is 15 October 2026. A dormitory place run by the Studierendenwerk costs 282 euros warm on average, within a range of 200 to 470 euros, according to the university’s presentation, which carries no date. Last updated: October 2026.
Key points at a glance
- Winter semester 2026/27: 457.90 euros in seven items, page status 15 October 2026.
- The semester ticket makes up 230.80 euros, about 50.4 percent of the fee.
- The fee page names neither a re-enrolment deadline nor a late-payment surcharge. It makes payment a condition of re-enrolment.
- Studierendenwerk dormitory: 282 euros warm on average, including electricity and internet.
- According to a portal analysis from March 2025, a shared-flat room (WG) on the open market cost around 400 euros warm.
What does the semester fee cost in Oldenburg?
The university lists seven items for the winter semester 2026/27. Besides the ticket and the contribution to the Studierendenwerk, the page includes smaller amounts for a bicycle self-help workshop, a culture ticket (Kulturticket) and a funding need or hardship item (Mittelbedarf/Härtefall).
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Semester ticket (Semesterticket) | 230.80 euros |
| Studierendenwerk contribution (Studierendenwerksbeitrag) | 118.00 euros |
| Administrative fee (Verwaltungskostenbeitrag) | 75.00 euros |
| Student body contribution (Studierendenschaftsbeitrag) | 24.80 euros |
| Funding need or hardship (Mittelbedarf/Härtefall) | 3.78 euros |
| Culture ticket (Kulturticket) | 2.92 euros |
| Bicycle self-help workshop | 2.60 euros |
| Total | 457.90 euros |
Source: University of Oldenburg, semester fees, status 15 October 2026. Assumption: spread over six months, 457.90 euros comes to about 76.32 euros per month. According to the page, paying the fee is a condition for enrolment and re-enrolment. Specific deadlines are on the separate re-enrolment page.
The weight of the items: the ticket makes up 50.4 percent, the Studierendenwerk contribution 25.8 percent and the administrative fee 16.4 percent. The remaining four items add up to 34.10 euros, or 7.4 percent.
What does housing cost in Oldenburg?
A presentation by the university for its 2026 information day (Hochschulinformationstag) gives an average warm rent of 282 euros for Studierendenwerk dormitories, within a range of 200 to 470 euros, in each case including electricity and internet. A breakdown by type of housing and a date are missing. For the private market, the same presentation cites an analysis by the Moses Mendelssohn Institute (MMI) with wg-gesucht.de from March 2025. According to it, the average warm rent for a shared-flat room in Oldenburg was around 400 euros. This is a portal figure, not an official rent index (Mietspiegel).
| Housing type | Warm rent per month | Source and status |
|---|---|---|
| Studierendenwerk dormitory | Average 282 euros, range 200 to 470 euros | University presentation, no date |
| Shared-flat room (WG), private | Average around 400 euros | MMI with wg-gesucht.de, March 2025 |
Worked example (assumption): 282 euros warm rent plus 76.32 euros semester fee per month gives 358.32 euros. At 400 euros warm rent, the total is 476.32 euros, each before insurance. On the private market you usually have to arrange electricity and internet yourself. Current prices and deadlines are published by the Studierendenwerk, to which the university’s housing search page (status 19 September 2026) refers.
Which health insurance applies to students in Oldenburg?
As a student without family insurance, you pay the amounts in the table below, regardless of where you study. Family insurance (Familienversicherung) ends during training at the latest on your 25th birthday. It requires total income of up to 565 euros per month (2026), or up to 603 euros for a mini-job (§ 10 SGB V).
| Component | Calculation | Amount per month |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance with average additional contribution | (10.22 % + 2.9 %) of 855 euros | 112.18 euros |
| Long-term care insurance | 3.6 % or 4.2 % of 855 euros | 30.78 or 35.91 euros |
| Total (assumption: additional contribution 2.9 percent) | Up to age 22, or from age 23 without children | 142.96 or 148.09 euros |
Values as of 1 January 2026 (GKV-Spitzenverband), assessment base under § 236 SGB V.
If you are considering private cover, note the three-month deadline for exemption from the start of your obligation (§ 8 SGB V). Premiums in private health insurance (PKV) depend on age, health check and tariff, and can rise over the years. A personal assessment is offered by Academycon (in German).
Which funding and earnings limits apply?
For students living away from home who are under 25, the German Student Services Organisation (Deutsches Studierendenwerk) lists a maximum of 855 euros per month (475 euros basic need plus 380 euros housing allowance), and 992 euros for those aged 25 to 29 (as of January 2026, DSW FAQ). If you work alongside your studies, note the mini-job threshold of 633 euros from 1 January 2027 (Minijob-Zentrale).
Frequently asked questions
What are the small items in the fee for?
The page lists them as bicycle self-help workshop (2.60 euros), culture ticket (2.92 euros) and funding need or hardship (3.78 euros).
Is the semester ticket compulsory?
It is part of the fee for all students. At 230.80 euros, it is the largest item.
Where is the re-enrolment deadline?
Not on the fee page, but on the university’s re-enrolment page. Check it before the next semester.
How do I compare a dormitory with a shared flat?
Always by warm rent, including electricity, internet and deposit. According to the presentation, electricity and internet are included in the dormitory price.
What to do now
- Compare the amount on your re-enrolment notice with the university’s breakdown.
- Ask the Studierendenwerk about current rents and waiting times.
- Add up rent, semester fee per month and insurance.
- Clarify your insurance status and check the earnings limits.
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Sources: University of Oldenburg, semester fees (status 15 October 2026); University of Oldenburg, presentation on living in Oldenburg (information day 2026, no date); University of Oldenburg, housing search (status 19 September 2026); § 236 SGB V (as of October 2024); GKV-Spitzenverband, fact sheet on calculation variables (as of 1 January 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
