Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #766 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #315 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #56 of 369 | In Germany |
| #5 of 26 | In Lower Saxony |
| #136 of 1,675 | For Audiology |
| Top50% | For 156 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 15,899
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uol.de
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* The Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 15,899 |
Research profile
Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg is a world-class research university with 31,416 scientific papers published and 754,916 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Geology.
Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 286 | 1631 |
| 1994 | 297 | 1870 |
| 1995 | 254 | 1927 |
| 1996 | 252 | 2227 |
| 1997 | 341 | 2421 |
| 1998 | 339 | 2517 |
| 1999 | 458 | 2964 |
| 2000 | 367 | 3381 |
| 2001 | 368 | 3781 |
| 2002 | 463 | 4617 |
| 2003 | 541 | 5915 |
| 2004 | 517 | 6536 |
| 2005 | 511 | 7680 |
| 2006 | 557 | 9220 |
| 2007 | 589 | 10699 |
| 2008 | 760 | 12318 |
| 2009 | 716 | 13924 |
| 2010 | 801 | 15987 |
| 2011 | 808 | 18164 |
| 2012 | 904 | 20642 |
| 2013 | 1140 | 23257 |
| 2014 | 1155 | 26505 |
| 2015 | 1278 | 28365 |
| 2016 | 1330 | 31495 |
| 2017 | 1476 | 34637 |
| 2018 | 1464 | 39190 |
| 2019 | 1521 | 45638 |
| 2020 | 1803 | 53086 |
| 2021 | 1943 | 63325 |
| 2022 | 1962 | 63713 |
| 2023 | 1942 | 67578 |
| 2024 | 1476 | 67666 |
| 2025 | 1114 | 61625 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free |
| Master's Degree | €360 |
| Doctoral Degree | Free |
Currency: Euro (€)
The Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
Notable alumni
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Claudia Kemfert
- Occupations
- expert witnesseconomistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Claudia Kemfert is a German economist focussing on energy research and environmental protection. She was a Professor of Energy Economics and Sustainability at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin until 2019. She heads the Energy, Transportation, and Environment department at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin).
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Jürgen Krogmann
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jürgen Krogmann, is a German politician for the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). He was a member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony from 2008 to 2014, and since November 2014 has been the mayor of Oldenburg.
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Karoline Linnert
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Karoline Linnert is a German politician of the Alliance '90/The Greens. From 2007 until 2019, she served as Senator of Finance and Mayor of the city-state of Bremen. During her time in office, she was one of two people holding the title Mayor, the other being Carsten Sieling, the President of the Senate of Bremen.
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Christina-Johanne Schröder
- Enrolled in the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
- 2013-2015 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in social science
- Occupations
- merchantoffice managerpolitician
- Biography
-
Christina-Johanne Schröder MdB is a German Green politician and Member of the Bundestag.
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Angelika Brandt
- Occupations
- researchermarine biologistcarcinologistzoologist
- Biography
-
Angelika Brandt is the world leader in Antarctic deep-sea biodiversity and has developed, organised and led several oceanographic expeditions to Antarctica, notably the series of ANDEEP (ANtarctic benthic DEEP-sea biodiversity) cruises, which have contributed significantly to Antarctica and deep-sea biology. Brandt was the senior scientist of ANDEEP which was devoted entirely to benthic research in the Antarctic abyss.
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Angelika Brunkhorst
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Angelika Brunkhorst is a German politician and member of the FDP.
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Otmar Seul
- Occupations
- juristuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Otmar Seul was born on August 30, 1943, in Trier and held lectures at the Paris Ouest-Nanterre-La Défense (Paris X-Nanterre) from October 1989 to September 2011 as a professor of legal German. In cooperation with his German counterpart Werner Merle, he founded the integrated curriculum of French and German law in 1994–1995, joining together the University of Paris Ouest-Nanterre-La Défense (France) and the University of Potsdam (Germany).
General information
| Alternative names | Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Motto | Offen für neue Wege Open for new ways |
Location and contacts
| Address | Oldenburg Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 175,000 |
| Phone | +49 (441) 7980 |
| Fax | +49 (441) 798 3000 |