Since 2012 the Model Program in Medicine at the University of Oldenburg offers the study of medicine in collaboration with Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (the Netherlands). Starting in the winter term 2022, the yearly intake of students will be 120 students.

The comprehensive subject matter of medical studies is controlled by national licensure regulations in Germany. This subject matter will of course be taught in the model medical studies in Oldenburg, but interconnected in a new way and taught in an integrated and interdisciplinary manner whenever possible. Thus, students will be taught not only the basic science, but will gain knowledge in clinical settings from the very beginning. In addition to the subjects required by the regulations, the Oldenburg program will place special emphasis on training in research processes and communication.

The study of human medicine is largely regulated by the Approbationsordnung. In Oldenburg, medicine will be offered as a so-called “model course of studies”, which makes certain deviations from the generally mandated structures possible.

Medical studies in Oldenburg can be divided into two major phases: In the first three years the basic science and clinical medicine will be taught in an integrated way. In addition, students will receive communication, clinical skills and research training. They will also gain experience with primary health care e.g. through one or two one-week internships with a general practitioner every semester. In the fourth year of study, the practical component of the programme increases significantly. Students will complete various block placements and structured teaching in clinics, preceded by preparatory seminars. Students write a 12-week research paper. In the sixth year of study, they complete their practical year, which consists of three tertials of 16 weeks each. 

Students enrolled in the Human Medicine programme at the University of Oldenburg have the opportunity to spend a portion of their studies at the University of Groningen.

All applicants who have not obtained their higher education entrance qualification in German at a German institution are required to provide proof of German language skills. This also applies to German citizens.

You can prove your German language skills in particular by taking one of the following language tests:

• DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2)
• TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)
• Feststellungsprüfung at  the Studienkolleg (German part of the exam)
• DSD II: Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz II
• Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (formerly: Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP), Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS) und Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS))
• telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule: certificate that the exam was successful

For further information, please refer to the language requirements

If you are planning on studying at a German university, you must prove that you are authorised to do so on the basis of your previous school or vocational education – i.e. that you have a higher education entrance qualification.

1st semester – Germans, EU citizens, EEA* citizens, non-EU citizens and stateless persons German university entrance qualification

The following information is based on the regulations of the state of Lower Saxony:

Medicine - Studying with and without Abitur (German only)

1st semester – Germans, EU citizens and EEA* citizens Foreign university entrance qualification

In addition to the higher education entrance qualification, proof of German language skills is required.

1st semester – non-EU citizens and stateless persons Foreign higher education entrance qualification

In addition to the higher education entrance qualification, a TestAS certificate and proof of German language skills are required.

Higher semesters – any nationality and higher education entrance qualification

In addition to the higher education entrance qualification, proof of a corresponding level of performance is required. If you do not have a German university entrance qualification, proof of your German language skills is also required.

In the case of dual citizenship, German/EU/EEA* citizenship always takes precedence.

*EEA = European Economic Area. According to Hochschulstart, this includes the following countries from the EEA in addition to EU countries: Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway.

1st semester – Germans, EU citizens, EEA* citizens, non-EU citizens and stateless persons German university entrance qualification

and

1st semester – Germans, EU citizens and EEA* citizens Foreign university entrance qualification

Applications for the 1st semester of the winter semester are made via Hochschulstart.

Please be aware of the application deadlines:

• From April 28 to May 31 for the winter semester, for those who obtained their higher education entrance qualification before January 16 of the current year (so-called ‘old graduates’)
• From April 28 to May 31 for the winter semester, for "new" students who acquire their higher education entrance qualification between 16 January and 15 July of the current year (so-called ‘new graduates’)

Please address questions about the application and selection procedure to Hochschulstart.

Information from the University of Oldenburg:

Application - 1st semester

1st semester – non-EU citizens and stateless persons Foreign higher education entrance qualification

Applications for the 1st semester in the winter semester are made online via the uni-assist service centre.

• Application deadline: July 15

Please direct any questions regarding the application and selection procedure to uni-assist.

Information from the University of Oldenburg:

Applying with an international degree

Higher semesters – any nationality and higher education entrance qualification

Applications are submitted online via the application portal of the University of Oldenburg.

• Winter semester: June 1 to July 15
• Summer semester: December 15 to January 15 of the following year

If you have not obtained a German university entrance qualification, an additional examination by uni-assist is required.

Information from the University of Oldenburg:

Applying - higher semester

In the case of dual citizenship, German/EU/EEA* citizenship always takes precedence.

*EEA = European Economic Area. According to Hochschulstart, this includes the following countries from the EEA in addition to EU countries: Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway.

Studies in the 1st semester always begin in the winter semester (October 1 of the year). Admission to a higher semester is possible in both the summer and winter semesters.

Please note: Not every situation can be depicted here. Please refer to the list Who applies where [pdf] to find out whether you are applying to Hochschulstart or uni-assist.

With a degree in medicine and the license to practice, the graduate can choose between a large number of professional opportunities. In the practice of medicine itself there are 33 specialties ranging from general practice to neurosurgery, and various kinds of work situations, ranging from private practice to hospital careers to work in public organizations or private industry. Furthermore, graduates can move away from patient-oriented employment to such things as research, teaching, public health, quality management, medical IT and journalism.

Getting a taste of human medicine

By prior arrangement via studekems@uol.de, it is possible to attend courses in human medicine during the semester periods of human medicine.

• Human Medicine in Oldenburg: A lot of freedom right from the start - youtube.de
• Students about studying medicine 2 - youtube.de
• Students about studying medicine 3 - youtube.de