Application Deadlines
At Jacobs University we offer rolling admission. The earlier you apply, the earlier you will receive your admission decision, typically within 2 to 4 weeks of application submission. Read more —
Here are the deadlines:
| Admissions Plan | Application Deadline |
| EARLY DECISION | November 1 |
| EARLY ACTION | December 1 |
| EARLY ACTION II | February 1 |
| ROLLING ADMISSION | June 1 / July 15 |
Early Decision is our binding option for students who are committed to attending Jacobs University if admitted.
Early Action I & II are our early, non-binding application deadlines.
Rolling Admission:
- June 1: is our final application deadline for international students who require a visa to enter and study in Germany. For a list of countries, please refer to our visa information page.
- July 15: is our final application deadline for EU/EEA citizens and citizens of the following countries that do not require a visa: United States of America (including the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands), Andorra, Australia (including the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Island, Christmas Island), Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand (including the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau), San Marino, Republic of South Korea, Switzerland
- Financial Aid Deadline: Four weeks after admission decision, but by July 15th at the latest.
Application Process
Join Jacobs University in 5 easy steps.
How to apply
You apply to Jacobs University Bremen via the Common App, and there is no application fee.
What is the Common App?
- An online application platform used by more than 900 universities worldwide
- Allows you to complete one application and send it to multiple member schools
- Allows you to save the progress of your application and continue anytime
- All information you send is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security) technology
Read more —Step 1: Create an Account
Creating a first-year
Common App account is easy and should only take a few minutes.
Step 2: Add Jacobs University to your college list
While filling out the application form, please select Jacobs University Bremen as one of the colleges you are applying to.
Step 3: Fill out the required sections
Once you have created your account, you will then need to enter general information and answer Jacobs specific questions. Check the
requirement section below.
Step 4: Engage supporters
You are required to submit a recommendation letter and transcripts for the last 2-3 years of high school. We cannot accept transcripts, score reports, and recommendations submitted/sent to us directly by the students, unless they are certified hard copies with seal and signature sent by regular post. Therefore, these forms should ideally be uploaded to the Common App by a school official (counselor, teacher, principal, etc.). See further details in the
requirement section below.
Step 5: Submit your application
Once you have submitted the Common App, your information will be imported into our internal database.
For more information, have a look at the comprehensive application guide and many helpful videos on the
Common App page.
Requirements
First year applicants (applying straight out of high school) will need to submit transcripts for the last 2-3 years of high school. Transcripts can be submitted to the undergraduate admissions office via these three options:
- Your school official (counselor, teacher, principal, etc.) uploads the transcripts to the Common App
- E-transcripts issued by official digital credential services (e.g. parchment).
- You send certified copies of your transcripts to us by post using the following mailing address:
Jacobs University Bremen
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Campus Ring 1
28759 Bremen
Germany
In the 'Questions' section of the Common App, you will be required to complete the 'Additional High School Information' sub-section. Here you will need to upload an Educational History Form where you will list all the schools that you have attended up to your current school. A completed sample form (PDF file) can be viewed via this link: Sample Educational History Form
Jacobs University does not require SAT/ACT for admission evaluation for the Fall 22 intake. Applicants can choose to complete their application without SAT/ACT. If admitted, standardized testing (SAT/ACT) may be required for enrollment, if your high school diploma does not grant you direct admission to a university in Germany. Students who graduate with the German Abitur do not need to submit standardized test scores to Jacobs University. If you do not submit a standardized test, your application will be considered on the basis of the personal essay, letters of recommendation, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and the way students presented themselves through the application process.
If your admission is conditional on having to take the SAT/ACT, we recommend you take the test before arrival. However, you will also have the option to take it on campus (October and/or December) during the first semester. For those who enroll without SAT and ACT and are to take it on campus, we may also offer complementary test preparation.
The following tests are accepted:
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): this test consists of two sections: Mathematics and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, plus an optional Essay. Jacobs University does not require the optional writing section. Each section is scored on a 200 to 800 point scale, making a perfect score of 1600.
- American College Testing (ACT): this test consists of four sections: English, Reading, Math, and Science, as well as an optional writing test. Jacobs University does not require the writing test offered by the ACT. Each section is scored on a 1 to 36 point scale. The composite ACT score is the average score of all the four sections of the test.
Applicants can send proof of their standardized test scores via the official agencies. Alternatively, applicants could send us certified paper copies via regular post to the following mailing address:
Jacobs University Bremen
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Campus Ring 1
28759 Bremen
Germany
All applicants must have an adequate command of the English language to enroll at Jacobs University. An applicant’s English language ability (non-native speakers) may be demonstrated through language proficiency test scores.
You will qualify for an English proficiency waiver if you:
- are a native English speakers OR
- have been instructed exclusively in English for a minimum of 6 years OR
- have scored 600 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section
- have scored 9 or higher on the ACT Writing section
You may need to confirm you qualify for a waiver with the Office of Admissions.
For those who require English proficiency tests, you can submit your test score in the testing section of the Common App. Proof of the English proficiency test results can be sent via the official agencies. Alternatively, applicants could send us certified paper copies via regular post to
Jacobs University Bremen
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Campus Ring 1
28759 Bremen
Germany
English Language proficiency tests we accept and the minimum scores/grades:
At Jacobs University, we want to get to know you better as an applicant through a personal essay and some university specific questions. You will find questions such as “What do you find interesting?” and “Why Jacobs?” in the “My Colleges Writing” section of the Common App.
We have partnered with ZeeMee, a free service which lets you easily add personalized items including short videos, photos and/or documents to your application. Through the ZeeMee platform, you can digitally showcase your interests, accomplishments, and challenges you have overcome both inside and outside the classroom.
To begin, just create a profile on the free ZeeMee app for iOS or Android and paste your ZeeMee profile link into the designated field in the 'Questions' section of the Common App under the 'Activities' subsection. Please note that submitting a ZeeMee profile is completely optional, but a fun way to set yourself apart and share your story with us.
A recommendation letter is optional/upon request. This should ideally come from a school official, such as a teacher, career/guidance counselor, head of school or principal.
NOTE: You will need to invite your recommender via the Common App by providing his or her e-mail address. Your recommender will then receive an e-mail with a Common App link to complete the online recommendation.
