Exchange Students

Dear Incoming Students,

We welcome you at Jacobs University Bremen, a private, independent research university located in the northwestern part of Germany, between the city of Hamburg and the Dutch border. Since June 2004 all Jacobs University Bremen Bachelor study programs are fully accredited by the German Federal Accreditation Council, which ensures their comparability with the Bachelor Programs of other European universities.

Jacobs University Bremen is an attractive partner for your Study Abroad Program, for the following reasons:

• International Environment – Jacobs University’s undergraduate student body represents over 99 different countries.
   
• Academic excellence – Jacobs University offers wide range of studies & trainings, excellent research facilities and modern laboratories, and an interdisciplinary environment.
   
• Credit Transfers - Jacobs University offers a transdisciplinary English language curriculum, employing a US-modeled program with an ECTS credit system for all degrees.
   
• Living in a Residential College – Jacobs University’s residential colleges provide an excellent way to socialize, organize sporting events, meet with study groups, and take part in cultural activities.
   
• Exploring German Culture – Interaction with the local German culture through our Host Family Program, Exploring German Culture & Society Program, Language Program, and variety of cultural events give an opportunity to learn or practice German and get to know your host country better.
   
• Bremen as the Key to Europe – Bremen is a great starting point to discover the rest of Europe – Hamburg and Expo city Hanover are only an hour away from Bremen. There are also regular flights and trains to many interesting destinations such as Berlin, Cologne, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Vienna.
   
• Strong Student Support – In addition to the International Office, there is also a Student Service Center run by Jacobs University volunteers from the local community which will help you in making doctor’s appointments and other daily tasks.
   
• Be a Pioneer - Jacobs University expects its students to get involved in decisions, organize events and set new traditions. This way, you can develop leadership skills and contribute to the development of a new university.

You can find necessary information about the requirements and the application process on the International Office page for incoming students.

Please do not hesitate to contact Iris Heine, Assistant to the International Programs, if you have any questions or require information.