About us

About Us

We are a private and highly selective school wich have different academic programs for multinational students.
The 80-acre park-like Jacobs University Bremen campus offers what, in Germany, is a new concept for teaching, research, and living. We have 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.


Organization
Private, independent university, registered as a not-for-profit organization
The president, who heads the institution, is hired by the board of governors
The primary language of instruction and campus communication is English

History
Founded in 1999 (three major entities facilitated its founding: the city-state of Bremen, the University of Bremen, Rice University in Houston, Texas)

Accreditation and Assessment

1999 accredited by the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
2001 accredited by the Wissenschaftsrat (German Science and Humanities Council)
2001 positively acknowledged by the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (Endowment Association for German Research)
2004 accreditation of all undergraduate programs accredited by the German Accreditation Council (agency ACQUIN)
2006 winner of the national »Key Qualifications plus« competition of the Mercator Foundation and the Donors’ Association for the Promotion of Science and Humanities in Germany
2006 Declaration of the 200-million-euro Jacobs Foundation Investment, at the time, the largest donation in Europe ever made by a private foundation to a university
2008 reaccreditation by the German Science and Humanities Council for the next 10 years


Enrollment (2008/09)

Undergraduates: 678
Graduates / professionals: 523
Total: 1,201 (representing 92 nations)


Faculty and Staff

114 professors plus 194 research and instructional personnel
Academic Offerings
19 undergraduate programs
19 graduate programs
The School of Engineering and Science, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development offer multiple doctoral programs


Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate students: 18,000 euros / year
Graduate students: 20,000 euros / year
Admission to Jacobs University Bremen is »need-blind«. Students are accepted for study on the basis of their academic qualifications, not their ability to pay.


College vs University

This is a University that has a lot of different college where all ungraduates live:
Alfried Krupp College, Mercator College, College III, and College IV


Campus MAP






Apply

• Application Form

Online Application
It is now possible to apply for admission to undergraduate studies using an online application. This has been designed with the aim of making our application process as easy and convenient as possible. Applications submitted electronically receive the same consideration as applications submitted on paper. You will find a link to the online application on the bottom of this page.

Paper Application
This form can be sent to you via post or downloaded from our website.

• Essay
An essay written in English, answering question number 33 of our application, must be sent along with your application.
• Teacher Recommendation
We require one personal recommendation from a teacher or faculty member.
• Guidance Counselor/School Official RecommendationWe require one personal recommendation from a school or university official (counselor, principal, head of school, dean of students, department, head or faculty advisor).
• School and/or University TranscriptCertificate of secondary school completion such as the German Abitur (i.e. International Baccalaureate, High School Diploma (with recommended tests depending on your region), GCSE A-levels, etc.)
• SAT or ACTNo application will be reviewed for admission until we receive the scores for the Scholastic Assessment Test (or ACT). The SAT (or ACT) does not replace an English language proficiency test.
• English Language Proficiency TestTOEFL (Paper based: minimum score of 550; computer based: 213, or internet based: 79) or an equivalent test is required for admission if English is not your first language.
• Deadline Review
In order to be evaluated, please pay attention to our deadlines listed above!


http://www.jacobs-university.de/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobs_University_Bremen
http://www.4icu.org/reviews/1736.htm

International Students

Welcome International Students! We give a very warm welcome to those of you who want to study at Jacobs University Bremen during their study abroad program.
On this page, you will find information for incoming visiting students and for incoming exchange students.

Estimated Budget
Annual Anticipated Expenses Cost in Euros
Tuition* 18.000
Estimated Room & Board (9 months)* 4.500
Enrollment Deposit* (new students only) 500
Residence Permit for Non-EU Students* 60
Health Insurance* 800
Semester Tickets* 180
University Fee* 100
Additional Room & Board** 1.500
Laptop (approximately 1500 over 3 years) 400
Books & Supplies** 1.000
Travel to Bremen, average** 500
Personal Care** 800
Miscellaneous Expenses** 900
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (for one of three years) 29.240


·Tuition – for one academic year
·Room & Board – covers the cost for your college room, heat, water, electricity, plus three meals per day for nine months
·Enrollment Deposit – to confirm your acceptance of our offer of admission, you must pay an enrollment deposit of 500 €. If you do not pay the enrollment deposit, Jacobs University Bremen’s offer of admission becomes invalid
·Residence Permit – required of all overseas students studying in Germany
·Health Insurance – required of all students! You may be able to find less expensive health insurance from home, but you need to make sure that the insurance will cover all applicable costs in Germany.
·Semester Ticket – allows you to travel on local public transportation at no additional cost for the entire year
·University Fee – fees for campus activities
·Additional Room & Board – if you are staying on campus in the summer (June – August)
·Laptop – may be purchased through Jacobs University and may be paid in several payments
·Books & Supplies – on average, textbooks cost 70 Euros per class
Transportation Costs to Jacobs University Bremen - will vary depending upon where you live
·Personal Care – Includes shampoo, toothpaste, haircuts, laundry and anything else you might need
·Miscellaneous Expenses – depends upon your personal preferences. Long distance calls, entertainment (an
evening out, movies, sports, hobbies), other trips home, presents (holidays & birthdays) and other items.


Application Process


Applications for fall term enrollment (late August to early December) are due by May 15. Those who wish to enroll for spring term (February to the end of May) should apply by October 15.
A complete application to Jacobs University Visiting/ Exchange Program includes the following:
1. The Exchange/Visiting Student Application form:
1. Basic contact information
2. Your Personal Statement
3. Preliminary Course Information.
4. A Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member or school official who knows you well.
5. The Program Approval Form
2. High School and University Transcripts. You must provide us with copies of the last transcripts of all high schools and universities you have attended until now and official transcript (not a copy) from the university you are currently attending.
3. Proof of English. All non-native English speakers are required to provide their TOEFL results (minimum score of 550, paper-based or 213, computer-based) or their scores from another English proficiency test.
4. The Exchange/Visiting Program Participation Agreement


Students Housing

We are a campus university. All undergraduate students reside in residential colleges located on the university campus. We only have 30 single apartments reserved for graduate students.




















-A double apartment consists of two single furnished rooms of approximately 15m2. On entry, each room in a double apartment has a separate door that can be locked, so that roommates can have their privacy if need be.

-Furniture includes a wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf and a bed of about 1.90m long x 0.90m wide.

-Roommates share a bathroom. Each student has his or her own sink but share all other sanitary facilities with his or her roommate access.

-Each floor of about 20 students has its own kitchen.

-Every student has a locker in the basement for storing personal belongings like empty suitcases

-Every house consisting of 3 floors have a common laundry, also located in the basement.


Allocation Process:

The allocation process for incoming students will be conducted by Jacobs University. According to our policy the main criteria for allocating incoming students to a double apartment are that apartment mates should be of the same gender and of different nationality in their first year of study.
Residential Colleges
Jacobs University is home to four residential colleges; Alfried Krupp College, Mercator College, College lll and College IV.

The colleges provide students with living and working accommodation. Each college comprises students and faculty of different disciplines, origins, and ages. Lively exchanges between students and faculty are encouraged outside as well as inside the seminar room.

Each college is headed by two college masters, a professor and his family, who resides in the college and share responsibility for the students with four or five Resident Associates.

Testimonials

It’s quite difficult to describe a typical day a Jacobs University, because each new day generally brings with it an entirely new experience, new situation, or new knowledge. However, many things do occur regularly- classes, food, friends, work- so I suppose I’ll just begin there.

By Tania Norris-
Jacobs University Class of 2009, studying Comparative Literature and Culture


Since the day I got here, all the students have been really nice with me. My roomy became my best friend. Now we do all together, and at night it became even funnier. Jacobs University gave us the opportunity to express ourselves with other students and professors.

By Jennifer Thomas-
Jacobs University Class of 2008, studying International Politics and History


I was born here at Germany, and since I was little my parents talked about this University. They have been thinking about my future since I was 15. When I got here everyone have been welcomed me so nice. The professors are ¡the greatest thing! I think Jacobs University has the best prepared teachers in the entire Germany.
I am so glad of being here. I like it so much.

By Richard Quinn-
Jacobs University Class of 2012, studying International Logistics

Do you really care about your future?

This University is one of the few that have students with a vision for the future.
Students leave from here having their goal clear, and open mind for any opportunity they can have.
Don´t you think planning your goal from the beginning would be the best for you?
Here we can help you achieve that goal you have been wanted.
Day by day, you will be growing up with all our qualified teachers and even with your classmates, doing activities, class works, sports, etc.
If you feel better with yourself, you will be thinking about a better goal, and achieving a bigger one.
We want to help you taking that chance of growing as a student, person and human. We have the background you need to step up from others, that is why you need to come with us to start this adventure that will help you for life.
Don’t miss any chance you have to achieve your goal or dream. We will help you to get it.
So..
Do you think you can deal with it?

Survey

1. Do you prefer public or private university?
Public / private
2. Do you prefer university or college?
University / college
3. What career would you be interested on?
a. Communications
b. Politics
c. Public Relations
d. Math
e. Medicine

4. Do you like doing a lot of sports or prefer to go shopping?
Sports / shopping
5. Do you prefer a big school with a lot of population or a smaller school?
Big school / smaller school
6. Do you like knowing people from all around the world?
Yes / no
7. What are your needs in university?
a. Open spaces
b. Design room
c. Virtual room

8. Would you like to get a scholarship, or you would pay any tuition?
a. Paying the tuition
b. Getting a sport scholarship
c. Get a academic scholarship

9. What do you think about universities that have housing?
a. Like it, I would want one
b. Don´t like it, I would want some privacy

10. Are you interested in Jacobs University Bremen?
Yes / no

1. Public – 2, private- 3
2. University-4, college-1
3. a.2 b.1 c.1 d.0 e.1
4. sports- 3, shopping-2
5. big school-5, small school-0
6. yes-5, no-0
7. a.2 b.2 c.1
8. a.2 b.1 c.2
9. a.4 b.1
10. a.5.b.0