C3L - Centre for lifelong learning

C3L - Centre for lifelong learning

Build your future!

Studying while working or continuing your education flexibly - every year we support around 2,000 people on their educational path. As an academic centre of the University of Oldenburg, we offer in-depth knowledge, practical know-how and excellent support.

We accompany you on your educational journey

 

Close to practice 
 

Part-time degree courses or further education units can be tied in with projects from your actual professional life. 
An ideal combination of new skills and work experience.

 

 

University level
 

Our teaching staff is committed to excellence in both research and teaching. 
All content is based on the most recent scientific standards.

 

 

Compatible with family, job and free time
 

With this study design, you can tailor the duration of your studies to your needs. 
This is an advantage over a dual study program, for example.

 

University level

Our teaching staff is committed to excellence in both research and teaching. All content is based on the most recent scientific standards.

Compatible with family, job and free time

With this study design, you can tailor the duration of your studies to your needs. This is an advantage over a dual study program, for example.
 

Close to practice

Part-time degree courses or further education units can be tied in with projects from your actual professional life. An ideal combination of new skills and work experience.

Expertise and know-how for your professional field

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Expertise for all relevant areas in companies

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Expertise for better teaching and learning and for professional management

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From hydrogen to wind energy - training for the sustainable economy

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Qualifications for case management and positions of responsibility

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From coaching to supervision - systemically based further education programmes

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Train future-relevant skills for the working world of today and tomorrow

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Training with specialisations in systemic and depth psychology

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More than 600 university events are open each semester

20 years of C3L

We will be celebrating our anniversary in autumn with a varied programme - you are cordially invited.

C3L Blog: Thinking further education

Knowledge & Change

Consciously shaping career paths

Careers today are rarely linear. This is why self-efficacy is becoming more important than the perfect career plan.

more: Consciously shaping career paths
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Knowledge & Change

Little arrogance, but a tight corset

High teaching loads, little research and scarce resources - a study offers insights into private universities.

more: Little arrogance, but a tight corset
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Learn & Discover

Study effectively online

If you study alongside your job, you have to make good use of the limited time available. Which strategies and methods help.

more: Study effectively online
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Knowledge & Change

Digital and online learning = protecting the climate?

Studying online instead of on campus - this can significantly reduce the CO₂ emissions of universities, as a new study shows. Digital formats are an important building block on the road to an environmentally friendly university, but they…

more: Digital and online learning = protecting the climate?
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Knowledge & Change

Playfully sustainable: Serious game for logistics training

Latest update: On 23 June, the project team will present the development of the serious game in a live stream (5–6 pm).

A computer game is helping trainees in the transport and logistics sector to strike the right balance between economic…

more: Playfully sustainable: Serious game for logistics training
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Knowledge & Change

Solve real problems with challenge-based learning

C3L Board of Directors member Prof Dr Klaus Fichter explains how students work together with companies to develop innovative solutions.

more: Solve real problems with challenge-based learning
Further education "Computer Criminal Law"
Learn & Discover

Digitalisation increases demand for further legal education

Can personal data be transferred to the USA? Is there a right to compensation if AI violates copyright law?

more: Digitalisation increases demand for further legal education
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Knowledge & Change

Campus for all: The boomers are coming back ...

... to university. Back in the lecture theatre at over 60 - more and more people are taking this step. More than 600 guest students attend lectures at the University of Oldenburg every semester.

more: Campus for all: The boomers are coming back ...

News from the C3L

Application start for part-time study programme

Around 50 modules from the degree programmes can also be taken as further education in the coming winter semester.

more: Application start for part-time study programme

“Best University for Further Education 2026”: University of Oldenburg takes top spot

The SZ Institute’s ranking compared 84 universities. Top rankings were achieved in several categories.

more: “Best University for Further Education 2026”: University of Oldenburg takes top spot
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Retirement at last! Preparing for a new phase of life

On 18 June, interested parties can find out more about a three-part series of workshops. It will start in autumn.

more: Retirement at last! Preparing for a new phase of life

Providing training for employees with funding from the Job Centre

C3L is now accredited as a provider under the Accreditation and Approval Ordinance for Employment Promotion (AZAV).

more: Providing training for employees with funding from the Job Centre
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20 years of C3L in the spotlight in the annual report

Figures, background information and the anniversary programme - the report on the year 2025 provides insights into…

more: 20 years of C3L in the spotlight in the annual report
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Graduation after three and a half intensive years

13 participants in the contact study programme Systemic Counselling, Family and Systemic Therapy were given a ceremonial…

more: Graduation after three and a half intensive years
Florian Grubitzsch, Frank Mattioli and Dr Ruggero Capperucci presented the TEN.efzn research programme at the Hannover Messe.

H2 Strategy Forum at the Hannover Messe

Further education for the next step in the energy transition - the first programmes of the efzn Academy were presented…

more: H2 Strategy Forum at the Hannover Messe
In his lecture at the opening of the summer semester of the guest lecture programme, private lecturer Dr Philipp Köker addressed the question: Is populism a threat to democracy?

Guest lecture programme starts in the summer semester

Kick-off to the new semester: the university library hall was packed with 140 people thirsting for knowledge. In…

more: Guest lecture programme starts in the summer semester

Effective and fun learning

Small groups and
joint projects

Strong together - we focus
on personal exchange with
teachers and other 
participants.

Individual mentoring
Support

Our mentors are experienced
who offer you professional
guidance, inspiration
and support.

Practice-oriented exams
instead of written exams

We also guarantee
an application-related
approach in the 
examinations.

Recognition of professional
skills

By having qualifications
recognized, you can
 reduce time 
and costs.

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How to find the right training programme


Which qualification will help me achieve my academic appointment? We will support you personally in choosing the right programme. Simply book a counselling appointment online or attend an online info event.

You can use the search function to filter our programmes by subject area and qualification.

What our participants say

 

Coordinating, presenting, communicating - my soft skills have improved"

Rebekka Hilbrands is a Crewing Superintendent 

Photo by Oliver Bergmann

"The wind energy programme is taught by experts with a passion for the energy transition. Relevant expertise is imparted effectively."

Oliver Bergmann, Blue Elephant Energy GmbH

 

Photo by Alexander Mischenko



"What I particularly like is that, instead of taking written exams, I demonstrate my knowledge through presentations and seminar papers. The content isn’t abstract, but tailored to current professional topics."

Alexander Mischenko, IHK consultant and co-founder of LoveLights Emden

Photo by Nicole Messner



"The intensive development process on the Systemic Counselling contact course
has had a lasting impact on me personally, professionally and in terms of my professional approach."

Nicole Messner, qualified teacher with a Diplom



"My degree was my ticket to this job."

Fabian Staffen is a Senior Credit Analyst

My entire educational journey



The professional at the workshops is super intensive and enriching"

Kevin Smit is a professional basketball player



If you have the right people around you, you can achieve much more than you think"

Julia Sanders is a trained office administrator and works in the education sector



My business studies are an investment in the future"

Wiebke Saathoff works in the legal department of a retail company



The supplier management we developed during our studies is now alive in our company"

Theis Abel is a strategic procurement officer at a medium-sized company

What our participants say

 

Coordinating, presenting, communicating - my soft skills have improved"

Rebekka Hilbrands is a Crewing Superintendent 
 

Photo by Oliver Bergmann

"The wind energy programme is taught by experts with a passion for the energy transition. Relevant expertise is imparted effectively."

Oliver Bergmann, Blue Elephant Energy GmbH

 

Photo by Alexander Mischenko



"What I particularly like is that, instead of taking written exams, I demonstrate my knowledge through presentations and seminar papers. The content isn’t abstract, but tailored to current professional topics."

Alexander Mischenko, IHK consultant and co-founder of LoveLights Emden

Photo by Nicole Messner



"The intensive development process on the Systemic Counselling contact course
has had a lasting impact on me personally, professionally and in terms of my professional approach."

Nicole Messner, qualified teacher with a Diplom



"My degree was my ticket to this job."

Fabian Staffen is a Senior Credit Analyst

My entire educational journey



The professional at the workshops is super intensive and enriching"

Kevin Smit is a professional basketball player



If you have the right people around you, you can achieve much more than you think"

Julia Sanders is a trained office administrator and works in the education sector



My business studies are an investment in the future"

Wiebke Saathoff works in the legal department of a retail company



The supplier management we developed during our studies is now alive in our company"

Theis Abel is a strategic procurement officer at a medium-sized company

Career at C3L

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Career at C3L

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We are here for you personally

+49(0)441 798-4416

 

Arrange a consultation:

Make an appointment

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