ERASMUS link with Oldenburg University, Germany
The ERASMUS programme allows both staff and students to study at partner
Universities, one of the links we have is with Oldenburg University in Germany.
Students from geography, biology, ecology and forensic science would all fit into the
programme of study well.
About the Department of Biology and Environmental Science
Oldenburg has a different approach to Staffordshire University in terms of named
awards. There is one named award at undergraduate level – BSc Environmental
Science, but within that there are multiple streams that students can take to get
specialist knowledge. It is a multi disciplinary approach. Details will be available
soon of the award structure and available modules.
Students – usually go to Oldenburg University for a semester. The CATS points the
students accumulate can be counted towards their degree. Masters students are
eligible for the exchange.
As well as an orientation week for international students before term starts there is a
also a regular group that meets for activities with international students throughout the
semester.
Living costs
There is no charge for student fees, however you do have to pay for accommodation
and living expenses.
Students pay 160 Euros into a community fund which provides the following:
a. Free travel in Lower Saxony for 6 months by bus or train
b. Access to subsidised housing for students
It is estimated that students will spend between 600 and 700 euros per month
depending on the rent they pay and their lifestyle.
Language issues
Within the geography department staff have agree that if any British students go to
study they will teach the classes in English.
Students can go over for an intensive German for Beginners course a month early, this
costs 100 euros. This has been designed to meet international student's needs.
Language courses available throughout the semester and these are free. You can earn
up to 10 CATS points for completing a language course
Oldenburg
"Oldenburg has a population of 160,000 and 320,000 bikes."
Situated in Northern Germany, near the city of Bremen it is the only city in Germany
currently experiencing population growth. This seems to be occurring due to the high
quality of life there, low crime, a high quality environment, strong cultural activities
and a population that cycles everywhere make it an attractive place to live.
Other resources
There is a box file in the Learning Resource Centre 4th Floor Mellor Building, marked
Oldenburg – ERASMUS with more information.
Key contacts
Jon Fairburn from the Geography has been to Oldenburg and you can have an
informal chat with him.
Ingo Mose head of the Regional Science group ingo.mose@uni-oldenburg.de
Katja Kaboth responsible for incoming international students at Oldenburg University
katja.kaboth@uni-oldenburg.de
Susan Lloyd International Office, Staffordshire University 01782 294838
s.r.lloyd@staffs.ac.uk
Useful links
Oldenburg University – top level much of the site is available in English
http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/uni/international/
Department of Biology and Environmental Science
http://www.biologie.uni-oldenburg.de/en/index.html
Ingo Mose's – regional science group
http://www.raumentwicklung.uni-oldenburg.de/32087.html
there are also research groups in soil science, hydrology, landscape ecology, spatial
planning and nature conservation.
A guide to Oldenburg in English
http://www.oldenburg-tourist.de/engl/index.php