English-Speaking University in Germany

Jacobs University Bremen:
Jacobs University Bremen is a private, independent university in Germany. Opened in 2001, Jacobs University awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in the natural sciences, engineering, and the humanities and social sciences. Admission to Jacobs University Bremen is highly selective and the language of instruction is English. Scholarships are available to students of any nationality. More than 1500 students from 120 countries are pursuing their studies at the university’s 34-hectare tree-lined campus in northern Bremen. There are more than 100 world-class faculty members, visiting professors, and lecturers who are currently involved in transdisciplinary teaching and research at Jacobs University Bremen.

Jacobs University Bremen is a highly selective, private institution for the advancement of education and research. Its academic programs and cultural environment prepare graduates for international leadership and global citizenship. Multinational students, faculty and researchers of distinction, with educational partners around the world, collaborate in learning, creating and disseminating information and new knowledge.

Our unique transdisciplinary approach to learning and research is guided by five distinct principles:

- Excellence with regard to the selection of students and faculty
- Internationality with respect to the student body and faculty, international degrees, instruction in English
- Transdisciplinarity of teaching and research
- Interactivity through a networked environment, unity of living and learning on campus
- Independence of organization and management, and maximum flexibility

Our study and research programs follow the Anglo-American model. We offer undergraduate study programs for the bachelor’s degree and graduate programs to prepare students for either a master’s degree or a PhD. There is also a Foundation Year offered, which helps high school graduates preparing for their studies. Our Bachelor study programs have been accredited since June 2004. Teaching is based on research. The faculty involve students in research at the earliest possible opportunity. 

Undergraduate Studies:
The Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts Degrees prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. They also qualify students to continue their studies in master’s or doctoral programs. To achieve the goal of transdisciplinarity, students must participate in special courses in which two professors, one from each school, treat a topic using cross-disciplinary team teaching. Additionally, students must supplement their major studies with courses from the other school.

Graduate Programs:
The graduate programs prepare post-baccalaureate students for advanced careers in research, business, or industry. We offer the Master of Science, the Master of Arts, the Executive Master and the PhD.

International Programs and Cooperation:
International cooperation is an important part of Jacobs University international academic profile. Jacobs University students are encouraged to acquire international experience through visiting and exchange programs. Being an attractive partner, Jacobs University welcomes and hosts visiting and exchange students every year.

Courses include:
Biochemistry and Cell Biology; Chemistry and Biotechnology; Computer Science; Earth and Environmental Systems; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Global Economics and Management; Integrated Social and Cognitive Psychology; International Relations: Politics and History; International Business Administration; Industrial Engineering and Management; Mathematics; Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology; Physics; Robotics and Intelligent Systems; Society, Media and Politics; Foundation Year, 

With state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and modern, comfortable residence halls, Jacobs University provides a superior setting for academically motivated, open-minded and engaged international students, who are serious about their studies. As graduates accept jobs at prestigious international firms, or places in world-renowned graduate programs at universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Cornell, Yale, and Berkeley, Jacobs University is quickly establishing a sterling reputation worldwide.

Bremen and Local Life: The 1,200-year-old city of Bremen, located in the heart of northern Europe, serves as a wonderful college town. With its wide range of restaurants, pubs, museums, theaters and concert halls, students have ample opportunity to explore local culture. Host families, community volunteers, German language classes as well as campus activities help to ensure that students feel welcome and remain active citizens in their new home.

The possibility of weekend trips or semester break travel to neighboring cities such as Hamburg, Hanover, Berlin, Cologne or Amsterdam further complement a university experience with an abundance of opportunities for exploration and growth.

Life at Jacobs University Bremen is about more than just education; it’s about the quality of daily community life on campus. The 80-acre park-like campus provides Jacobs University’s unique atmosphere and offers many amenities:

- A servery in each college serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week
- Kantine Frisör bistro located at the main gate
- Campus Store
- The Pulse Copy Shop located in the Student Activities Building
- The University Club - a meeting place for various community events
- A childcare center housing the playgroup
- The TheaterSpace, a venue for performing arts
- Sports facilities