INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR

PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE JACOBS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

OUR INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE SECTION 1 THE INTERNATIONAL SECTION 5 Jacobs University International College 06 FOUNDATION YEAR Your pathway to a degree and more 08 Live up to your potential! – Introduction by Prof. Dr. Arvid Kappas 38 Benefits of a foundation year 09 International Foundation Year 39 The right pathway for you 40 SECTION WHY JACOBS UNIVERSITY? 2 Core modules 42 What makes Jacobs stand out? 12 Subjects 44 Facts and Figures 13 Continuing your degree with Jacobs University 54 20+ years of excellence 14 3C model 55 The world is our benchmark 18 Across disciplines and borders 19 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SECTION 6 Support for your undergraduate study 20 Tailor-made support 58 Career paths 59 LIVING IN , SECTION 3 A global network of alumni 60 Welcome to Bremen 24

Studying in Germany 27 START YOUR APPLICATION SECTION 7 STUDENT LIFE AT JACOBS SECTION 4 Entry requirements 64 Student community 30 Dates and fees 66 Campus life 31 Admissions process 68 Campus map 32 Visa advice 70 Accommodation 34 Contact us 71 02 03 OUR SECTION 1 INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

04 05 JACOBS UNIVERSITY WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY WITH US, INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE YOU BENEFIT FROM:

STUDYING AT Jacobs University International College is an on-campus college for international PERSONAL ONE OF GERMANY’S DEVELOPMENT students located on Jacobs University campus in Bremen, Germany. TOP 5 UNIVERSITIES* PROGRAM

Through our International Foundation Year, When you choose to study with us, you will you will start your journey with a year of study have every opportunity to realise your future PERSONAL designed to prepare you for a degree program goals, and whatever your ability is, we’ll SMALL TUTOR SYSTEM at Jacobs University. inspire and excite you to achieve more. CLASS SIZES *THE Young Universities 2020 From day one, you will be able to use all campus facilities and student services offered by Jacobs University to make sure you have WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/JUIC the best possible student experience.

06 07 YOUR PATHWAY TO BENEFITS OF THE A DEGREE AND MORE FOUNDATION YEAR

As an international student, you might face unique challenges when choosing to study abroad such as your local qualifications do YOU WILL ALSO not meet the standard for direct entry. THE FOCUSED PATHWAY BENEFIT FROM: Our International Foundation Year ALLOWS YOU TO STUDY SUBJECT-SPECIFIC You might not feel ready for university but (IFY) offers you two pathways to a 1 MODULES IN PREPARATION FOR YOUR do not want to delay your higher education degree program at Jacobs University journey either. A foundation year offers you LEARNING ACADEMIC across five different subject areas. CHOSEN DEGREE PROGRAM. the chance to adjust to a new environment, ENGLISH SKILLS that are a new culture and a new way of learning. key to writing and referencing at Depending on your individual goals university-level and at what stage you are in deciding THE ORIENTATION PATHWAY A foundation year also helps prepare you your future degree, you can choose ALLOWS YOU TO EXPLORE A VARIETY for the increased level of study skills you will between the Orientation or Focused 2 OF MODULES AND THEN DECIDE ON BUILDING YOUR need for your degree program while benefiting pathway. in an YOUR DEGREE PROGRAM. from tailored support for every aspect of your CONFIDENCE environment of like-minded new life as an independent student. individuals and with experienced support from tutors FOUNDATION YEAR AT JACOBS SUBJECTS DISCOVERING YOUR NEW HOME, city and student community through a range of cultural and on-campus activities Computer Industrial Natural Social Business Science Sciences Sciences MEETING NEW PEOPLE from a variety of backgrounds, opening your mind to a world of ALONGSIDE YOUR SUBJECT- English for Academic Digital Literacy possibilities and friendships SPECIFIC MODULES YOU WILL Purposes (Generic) SATs Preparation ALSO STUDY A COMBINATION English for Academic OF CORE MODULES THAT Personal Development Purposes (Subject ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE (delivered throughout specific) YOUR ACADEMIC AND the Program) PERSONAL SKILLS: Basic or Advanced Mathematics

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE 08 09 WHY JACOBS SECTION 2 UNIVERSITY?

JACOBS UNIVERSITY

10 11 WHAT MAKES JACOBS FACTS AND UNIVERSITY STAND OUT? FIGURES

As a private, non-profit, English-speaking university offering the highest standards in research and teaching, Jacobs University attracts highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world. On Germany’s most international campus students become citizens of the world, AMONG TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD able to take responsibility for a sustainable and peaceful future of humanity. To this end, Jacobs TOP 300 UNIVERSITY RANKING 2021 University has derived four core objectives for its educational profile.

PRIVATE UNIVERSITY #1 IN GERMANY1 ACADEMIC QUALITY 18% 1 GERMANY Students encounter the highest in academic standards, gaining UNIVERSITY 5% an interdisciplinary education in which faculty mentor students WITH MOST NORTH #1 AMERICA personally and invite them into their research from early on. INTERNATIONAL 36% 38% OUTLOOK EUROPE ASIA IN GERMANY2

2 INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK UNIVERSITY 1571 3% With 110 nations represented on campus, students live and learn #4 YOUNGER THAN STUDENTS FROM MIDDLE among a melting pot of ideas and viewpoints, providing an experience 50 YEARS EAST that both uncovers new passions and broadens perspective. IN GERMANY1 Jacobs University values diversity and global thinking and fosters a 124 COUNTRIES community that champions it. IN TEACHING 12% #9 AMONG AFRICA UNIVERSITIES 6% PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORLDWIDE1 SOUTH 3 AMERICA Our students graduate with the self-competence and social skills. The diversity encountered during their education prepares them to participate within diverse cultures and global industries. IN YOUNG #33 UNIVERSITY WORLDWIDE

4 EMPLOYABILITY GRADUATION RATE Our graduates go on to successful careers in business and 90% science, possessing the interdisciplinary knowledge and OF OUR GRADUATES RECEIVED experience today’s employers seek. 82% THEIR FIRST JOB OFFER IN EUROPE (1) THE Young University Ranking 2020 OR NORTH AMERICA (2) THE World University Ranking 2021 12 13

“IN AN INCREASINGLY GLOBALIZED WORLD, STUDYING AT JACOBS UNIVERSITY GRANTS 20+ YEARS OF STUDENTS THE POSSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM DISCUSSIONS WITH VARIOUS EXCELLENCE REGIONAL AND CULTURAL POINTS OF VIEW. THIS OPENS THE DOORS TO MORE MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE AND FOSTERS RESPECT OF DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES.” Timo Behrend, Chile 2003 1999 College 3 opens. Founded as International University Bremen 2006 with the support of the Free Hanseatic City €200 million, the largest donation in Europe ever made of Bremen, the and to a university, is invested by the Jacobs Foundation. , Houston, Texas. International University Bremen becomes Jacobs University.

2001 2004 Krupp College opens. 133 students First class graduates. from 43 nations begin their studies. The Alumni Association is founded.

KLAUS J. JACOBS

“CONTRIBUTING AND GIVING BACK TO THE PLACE THAT GAVE ME SO MUCH IS WHAT’S MOST REWARDING ABOUT BEING INVOLVED WITH THE ALUMNI BOARD. KNOWING MY INVESTMENT WILL BENEFIT FUTURE JACOBS GENERATIONS IS A VERY ENRICHING EXPERIENCE IN ITSELF.” Stefan Rustler, President of the Alumni Association

14 15 “I WAS LOOKING FOR A UNIVERSITY OF EXCELLENCE IN WHICH I COULD GROW ACADEMICALLY AND PERSONALLY. THAT’S WHAT I FOUND HERE IN MY PROGRAM OF STUDY AND IN THE STUDENT COMMUNITY.” Lea Neubert, Germany

2012 2010 The Sports and Convention Centre 2019 College Nordmetall opens. For and the Rowing Tank open. Jacobs University has been top ranked in some of the first time, students from more the most important national and global university rankings for than 100 nations (102 in total) several years. In 2019, the University was represented in the are represented on campus. renowned THE World University Ranking for the first time.

2015 First Jacobs Career Fair 2020 connects students with Jacobs University local and inter­national partnerships with Oxford organisations. International Education Group to launch Jacobs University International College in 2021

“THE STUDENTS AT JACOBS UNIVERSITY ARE VERY HANDS-ON; THEY SHOW AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND ARE EAGER TO LEARN. WITH THEIR INTERNATIONAL BACKGROUNDS, THEY ARE A PERFECT MATCH WITH OUR COMPANY.” Claudia Schabler, Eckes-Granini Deutschland GmbH 16 17 THE WORLD IS ACROSS DISCIPLINES OUR BENCHMARK AND BORDERS

With over 1,500 students representing 110 countries, we are At Jacobs University, getting an incredible Strengthening people and markets with international in our corridors and at our heart. Our open-minded education is not limited by one’s nationality, advanced training programs community stands for cooperation beyond the borders of cultures, religion or family origin, but empowered by Acting as an incubator for exciting start-up nationalities and disciplines, and orients all its studies and it. Here, everyone has equal opportunities ideas relationships to that end. Together we are fostering meaningful to address the pressing problems of the day collaboration and the future success of all. by integrating world cultures with research This is what Jacobs University Bremen stands disciplines. Diverse, talented minds and for. With its academic aspirations, its research cutting-edge research and teaching meet to orientation, its diversity and interdisciplinary address key issues and pioneer the solutions curriculum, Jacobs University is a place of that change our world for the better. inspiration.

Learning within an international community Obtaining a qualification to take on responsible STUDENTS ARE ACTIVELY tasks in a digitised and globalised society INVOLVED IN RESEARCH FROM Learning, researching and teaching across THEIR FIRST YEAR OF STUDY! academic disciplines and countries

18 19 We believe that everyone has the right scholarships and deferral options, for Our financing options are automatically to a good education – and this is the example. You only start repaying the available to you upon continuation from deferred tuition fees once you have our International College to your chosen principle we live by here at Jacobs successfully entered the job market. study program. SUPPORT FOR YOUR University. That way you can focus completely on your studies. We are convinced that a NOT APPLICABLE TO IFY STUDENTS. This is why we offer students a Jacobs’ education will form the perfect IFY STUDENTS ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE UNDERGRADUATE STUDY personalised financial aid package to foundation for your future career – that UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AT finance their studies, consisting of is why we are happy to invest in you. JACOBS.

PROGRESS AND RECEIVE YOUR MERIT START YOUR BASED SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUR THE JUSTUDYATEASE - 1 JOURNEY AT JUIC 2 UNDERGRADUATE STUDY 3 TUITION LOAN PROGRAM Once you’ve successfully A scholarship towards your tuition is available to In cooperation with Jacobs University’s partner Brain Capital, completed your foundation your undergraduate study. the JUStudyAtEase tuition loan program provides you with a program you will progress Regardless of your financial situation: flexible financing option for your undergraduate study. directly to year one of your How does it work? chosen degree course. We automatically determine if Once you progress, you will receive your you’re eligible for a scholarship. JUStudyAtEase financing package which offers to cover UP TO 100% OF YOUR TUITION.

The decision is based on your academic skills and social The loan is ONLY REPAYABLE ONCE YOU’VE commitment. GRADUATED AND ARE EARNING A SALARY that exceeds a pre-determined amount set-out in your financing package. The scholarship DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPAID. Continue your degree program at Jacobs University and study at ease!

Scholarships are WORTH UP TO €15,000 (UP TO 75% OF TUITION) Graduate and start your career.

In addition to your Merit Based Scholarship, all Brain Capital guarantees funding up to the amount listed JUIC students upon progression are offered the under JUStudyAtEase in your financing package. You can JUStudyAtEase tuition loan program. accept the full offer, a smaller amount, or no JUStudyAtEase

FINANCIAL SUPPORT THREE STEPSIN funding at all. It’s your choice.

HOW TO FINANCE YOUR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR Apply for our personalized, need-based financial aid program. UNDERGRADUATE STUDY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS We consider your and your family’s financial situation. WITH JUSTUDYATEASE Our Student Financial Services team is happy to assist you! The amount of grant is determined based on your financial need.

20 21 LIVING IN SECTION 3 BREMEN, GERMANY

22 23 WELCOME TO BREMEN BREMEN: MADE OF STARTS

Jacobs University is based in the north of ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE Bremen in Germany – a city with a maritime Bremen is Germany’s eighth-largest industrial atmosphere and 1,200 years of history. Home hub with over 350 high tech international to about half a million people, it is easy to get brands based here within the aviation, around the city and enjoy its high quality of aerospace, maritime and automotive living. The historical market square is famous industries. You can find companies such as for Bremen’s mascots, the Town Musicians Mercedes Benz, Airbus, the BLG Logistics and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Group here. It’s been awarded the title “city of science” in recognition of its optimal Bremen is fast becoming a choice for combination of science and economics. students because of its rich history, leading universities and high standards of living. TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION BREMEN IS BOTH BIG AND SMALL A bustling, vibrant city where future innovation meets historical buildings, palaces and parks. Bremen is the 2nd largest city in Northern There’s a vast amount of impressive buildings German after with over 560,000 dotted around Marktplatz and outstanding people living here. It is a relatively small city, innovative companies that you can see when with a lot to offer, it’s easy to get around and you’re here. Be sure to visit Bremen’s oldest is big enough to explore. district called the quarter, here you’ll find a maze of lanes lined with little 15th and 16th century houses. SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN MECKLENBURG- HAMBURG VORPOMMERN

BREMEN 1,200 LOWER YEARS OF HISTORY

SAXONY- ANHALT 100% NORTH RHINE- WESTPHALIA CULTURAL DIVERSITY SAXONY RHINELAND- PALATINATE 560,000 RESIDENTS

BAVARIA BADEN- 37,000 WÜRTTEMBERG STUDENTS

24 25 STUDYING IN GERMANY

The German education system is well-structured and rigorous, producing some of the most skilled students in the world. It’s no wonder why Germany is regularly ranked as one of the most popular study destinations.

REASONS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHOOSE GERMANY

WORLD LEADING IN QUALITY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TEACHING Students benefit from excellent career Top pick for students who want to study abroad opportunities with 18 months job seeking in Europe. Germany, a diverse country with visa after graduation. If you wish to look for a great culture is ranked #1 in the world for work relating to your university degree after quality of teaching and #3 in the world for graduation in Germany, you can! You must country of choice for international university apply for a resident permit when seeking students. (Educations.com/ StudyEU 2020) employment.

GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE EASILY EXPLORE GERMANY As an international student in Germany you AND THE REST OF EUROPE are allowed to work up to 120 full working Transportation in Germany is very cheap, in days in a year with the potential of earning fact students get discounted tickets meaning between 10 euros - 15 euros an hour. You you can travel and visit neighbouring and local benefit from extra income, develop important cities like Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and more life skills and it will look great on your CV to for a fraction of the price! France, Belgium, future employers showcasing your motivation Switzerland and Denmark are all within easy to work and study at the same time. reach by plane or train.

26 27 STUDENT LIFE SECTION 4 AT JACOBS

28 29 OUR STUDENT CAMPUS LIFE COMMUNITY

Jacobs University is more than a place life and take care of their health and inter­ to study; it is a place where everyone is personal, academic, and social well-being. committed to create a homelike atmosphere As a Jacobs University student, you will have and a feeling of belonging. A place where your own academic advisor who ensures that close friendships develop regardless of you receive the best support possible when it country or religion, not only between students comes to academic challenges and personal but within the whole Jacobs community. development.

With students from more than 110 countries Our welcoming university culture combines living on campus, we equally encourage state-of-the-art facilities, a fitness centre, diversity in the University in ethnic, cultural, and a spacious campus green. Our campus social, religious, political, and national offers everything to study, work, live and background and in individual life style. relax and make your time with us a great and inspirational experience. We are committed to making our campus and the colleges a comfortable and happy “Home away from home”. Dedicated resident WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/ mentors, who live on campus with their own CAMPUS-LIFE families, support our students in everyday

STUDENT EVENTS STUDENT CLUBS An international campus offers a richness of Numerous student clubs ranging from arts to activities that promise to excite and inspire. sports and community engagement open the Countless student-driven events throughout door to students’ creativity, develop social and the year invite you to explore cultural diversity, intercultural competencies and strengthen from the brilliant Deepavali Festival of Lights mutual understanding between our campus to the celebratory Lunar New Year, not and the local community. Clubs bring colour to mention the Intercontinental Football and texture to life on campus, with many Tournament or various Country Information initiating annual student-run events, such as Days. Annual events such as the Jacobs Art Fest and Environmental Awareness Week. Startup Competition, jacobsHack! or the Women in Leadership Conference (WIL) allow students to actively showcase their ideas to university students and companies from around the globe. CAMPUS LIFE WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/ WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/ CAMPUS-EVENTS-NEWS CAMPUSTOUR/SPORTS_INDEX.PHP

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32 33 ACCOMMODATION

On our residential campus, four modern STUDENT SERVICES colleges provide attractive housing options. Jacobs University is dedicated to creating a Our dorms are equipped with all essential safe and attractive learning environment furniture. Each college has its own servery where everyone receives the support services with international cuisines, as well as study they need to perform at their best. Campus areas, group meeting rooms and recreational Services enhance a student’s work, study and lounges. Students may easily walk from their leisure. From counselling and career services, college to lecture halls, research laboratories, to dining and financial options, students will sports facilities, the theatre, cinema, student have the ample resources to grow and thrive. bar and café. Bonds are quickly formed within home colleges and among college mates, All IFY students in their first year of study will forging long-lasting relationships and sharing be required to live on campus. a spirit that is clearly felt during sports games, art competitions, and other rally events across campus. JACOBS UNIVERSITY RESDENTIAL COLLEGES

ROOMS ON CAMPUS WITH SHARED BATHROOM FACILITIES

KRUPP COLLEGE MERCATOR COLLEGE Accommodating 260 students Accommodating 191 students

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COLLEGE 3 COLLEGE NORDMETALL Accommodating 240 students Accommodates 262 students Pool, table tennis tables Biggest kitchens and multimedia room

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34 35 THE INTERNATIONAL SECTION 5 FOUNDATION YEAR

36 37 INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR

At Jacobs University International College, we know the importance of personal growth; this is why we have developed the International Foundation Year (IFY) which in addition to strong academic focus offers a personal development program that will help you flourish at Jacobs University.

SUBJECTS:

LIVE UP TO YOUR POTENTIAL!

The Jacobs University International College provides an excellent mix of general skills and domain Computer Industrial Natural Social specifics to prepare its graduates with the tools required to enter university and immediately hit Business Science Engineering Sciences Sciences the right rhythm. Representatives of Jacobs University are part of the Joint Academic Board and not only make sure that the quality of the education is at the level you would expect from Jacobs University, but that the fit between the JUIC program and the Bachelor programs at Jacobs University is snug and aimed to support students to live up to their potential.

Success in education depends on the interaction of many factors and yet, each trajectory is as Through a combination of core modules and subject-specific study, you will develop the skills individual as the person that enrols in school, in college, at university, and beyond. Learning you need to continue to succeed in university life. The IFY offers you five subjects to choose never stops. Thus, it is important to focus not only on the basics, such as language or math, or from, and these subjects provide you with a route into a degree at Jacobs University. the specifics, of the various tracks, covering areas as diverse as the social sciences, business administration, computer science, , or the natural sciences, but it is about Alongside your subject-specific modules you will also study a combination of core modules that learning to learn. This will not stop, even if a degree is an important junction, the path continues. are designed to enhance your academic and personal skills: Good education is aware of the long-term evolution of interests, skills, and personality. Jacobs University International College is designed to be an important element in this process. CORE MODULES: PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH I am looking forward to welcoming the new JUIC students on the Jacobs campus, ready to take English for Academic Purposes (Generic) These programs provide you with an initial their next steps in an international, challenging, and exciting environment. English for Academic Purposes period of intensive English language training (Subject specific) and assessments. This academic English support is delivered over 6 or 12 weeks. Basic or Advanced Mathematics PROF. DR. ARVID KAPPAS The number of weeks you complete will DEAN Digital Literacy depend on your current English level. SATs Preparation Personal Development (delivered throughout the Program)

38 39 THE RIGHT PATHWAY FOR YOU

Depending on your academic and personal development goals, you can choose from one of the CONTINUATION DEGREES BSc Earth and Environmental Sciences following pathways: The IFY offers you a route towards a degree BSc Physics with Jacobs University in subjects ranging BA Global Economics and from the natural sciences, mathematics BA International Business Administration FOCUSED PATHWAY ORIENTATION PATHWAY and engineering to the social sciences and You know what degree program you would like You are unsure of what to study and would like economics. BA Society, Media and Politics to study at Jacobs University and our focused to explore a variety of subjects so you can make BA International Relations: Politics pathway will prepare you for your studies. the right choice for yourself. You will be able BSc Mathematics and History With subject-specific modules that will build to select a different subject each semester. BSc Computer Science BSc Integrated Social and Cognitive your foundation of knowledge and give you a head start on the academic skills you will 1. In your first semester you can choose BSc Electrical and Computer Engineering need to know. modules from different subject areas BSc Robotics and Intelligent Systems Please note: To continue directly onto 2. In your second semester you can choose BSc Industrial Engineering & Management your chosen degree program with Jacobs 1. Choose your subject modules from up to three subject areas BSc and Cell Biology University, you will need to successfully 2. Study subject modules over two semesters 3. During your second semester you will BSc and Biotechnology complete the International Foundation Year 3. Successfully complete your program choose your degree program BSc Medicinal Chemistry and and have achieved a minimum score of 1050 4. Progress directly onto year one of your 4. Successfully complete your program Chemical Biology in a SAT/ACT/TestAS. chosen degree 5. Progress directly onto year one of your chosen degree

40 41 CORE MODULES

Our core modules have been designed to complement your subject specific studies and place great importance on your personal and academic development.

YOU WILL STUDY A COMBINATION OF THESE MODULES THROUGHOUT YOUR INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR:

ENGLISH FOR This module strengthens your English language abilities in all four language ACADEMIC skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and improves your academic PURPOSES study skills. In your first semester, this module is generic, covering all subjects. (10 CREDITS) In your second semester you will focus on your particular subject area.

BASIC OR Upon joining the program, you will be given a Mathematics placement ADVANCED test which will determine whether you take the basic or advanced MATHEMATICS route. Both are designed to develop your skills around mathematics and (5 CREDITS) statistics.

This module is delivered in the first semester and enables you to develop your DIGITAL basic IT skills such as using Microsoft Office. It also helps you to develop your LITERACY research and evaluative skills through appropriate use of the internet. You will (5 CREDITS) also learn how to use the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and social media as a tool to communicate effectively with your tutors and fellow students.

This is a non-credit bearing part of your studies. If you are not already SATS academically qualified for entry to Jacobs University then you will need PREPARATION to take the SATs. This module provides you with training for the SATs that you will need to take before progressing to the University.

This module is delivered throughout your studies. It has been specially designed PERSONAL to help you understand what is expected of you on the program and enable you DEVELOPMENT to mature into your studies. It also provides you with general skills which not (10 CREDITS) only pave the way for success academically but which are also skills for life, related to the professional standards required in the world of employment.

42 43 BUSINESS

This pathway prepares you with the necessary foundation to pursue a future in business. DURATION: A career in business can cover a range of fields from management and accounting to TWO SEMESTERS (one year) marketing and human resource management. You can also gain practical and professional business skills which enhance your START DATES: employability for the job market. SEPTEMBER I JANUARY

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:

FOUNDATION BUSINESS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS: This module provides you with a general This module aims to introduce you to the BA Global Economics and Management introduction to the study of business by basic mechanics and processes of financial BA International Business Administration introducing the different aspects a firm has accounting in both theory and practice, to cope with such as organisation, strategic including bookkeeping. It further helps you management, financial management, marketing, to understand the importance of financial human resource management, business accounting procedures and the resulting processes, corporate social responsibility, financial statements for running a business. Top Ranked in 2020 Center for Higher Education TOP CHE and legal foundations. The module covers the RANKED CHE Ranking Development (CHE) different types of businesses, from start-ups, over small and medium sized companies to FOUNDATION ECONOMICS Global Economics and Center for Higher Education multinational enterprises. CHE This module introduces you to political Management Development (CHE) Ranking economy, macroeconomics and reports on more than 300 microeconomics, and their differences. International Business universities, colleges, and STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND The module considers economic aspects of Administration technical colleges. In addition to THE SOCIAL SCIENCES production, distribution and consumption criteria such as subjects, teaching This module builds on prior studies of of goods and services, introduces the idea of #6 Teaching in the Economics quality, and research, the rankings Mathematics at high school. The module covers markets as places for economic transactions, department also gather feedback from students mathematical calculation, statistical methods, including supply and demand, and explains THE Young University about studying at the various as well as presentation and interpretation the role of money in a society. Ranking 2019 institutions. skills of statistical data. It helps you to develop critical skills in assessing the reliability of data that is presented to you.

44 45 COMPUTER SCIENCE

This pathway gives you a great start to a future career in computer science. You will learn the DURATION: fundamentals of computer programing, coding, mathematics and technology. Computer science TWO SEMESTERS (one year) lies at the core of all modern industries and plays a major role. A career in computer science can lead to positions within an IT department START DATES: or several other professions such as software SEPTEMBER I JANUARY developer, computer analyst, software engineer and many more.

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROBLEM SOLVING DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS: STUDENT TEAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON 3 This module aims to introduce you to the BSc Mathematics PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN This module introduces you to the process of notion of problem solving employing a range BSc Computer Science INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING programming. The general principles of the of techniques and including using computer BSc Electrical and Computer Engineering COMPETITIONS. THE STUDENT- Python 3 programming language are outlined applications. It provides you with a basic and then you will develop your programming understanding of algorithms and their BSc Robotics and Intelligent Systems ORGANISED JACOBSHACK! HACKATHON skills by learning to program using Python uses and with the additional experience ATTRACTS PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL 3. The teaching approach will involve some of developing and using simple software OVER EUROPE, WITH SPONSORSHIPS theory and trouble-shooting sessions but will programs in Python 3 to help solve particular BY AMAZON, FACEBOOK, GITHUB, feature a significant number of hours engaged problems. The overall aim is to develop Learning Experience #10 GOOGLE, SKYSCANNER AND TWILIO. in the practical work involved in learning and transferable skills which will benefit you as European U-Multirank 2018 working with Python 3. you progress in your studies.

MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS COMPUTER SCIENCE This module introduces you to the structure This module builds on the core module and components of a computer system and of Mathematics offered during the first the key components and responsibilities of an semester. It provides you with a grounding operating system. This will provide a useful in mathematical structures and techniques and practical grounding for further studies. commonly used to describe, analyse and reason about data structures and algorithms. It also introduces you to the mathematical foundations of computing systems.

46 47 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

This pathway is the first stage of your journey to the Industrial Engineering & Management (IEM) DURATION: degree program at Jacobs University. The IEM program prepares graduates for a career at the TWO SEMESTERS (one year) intersection of management and engineering. For students who dream of a future leading industrial and trade enterprises, engineering START DATES: research or education, this program opens the SEPTEMBER I JANUARY door to a wide range of engaging career paths.

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:

FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS: CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS AND SCM This module will teach you how to apply BSc Industrial Engineering & Management DEVELOPMENT (CHE) RANKING This module introduces you to the fundamentals basic rules and techniques of integral and REPORTS ON MORE THAN of industrial engineering as these apply to the differential calculus. You will study number 300 UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, practical problems of logistics in a business systems, integers, rational and real numbers, context. You will learn how business manage examples of the use of the functions of two AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES. their supply chains on which they all depend. variables, probability and statistics, including IN ADDITION TO CRITERIA SUCH Top Ranked in 2020 You will learn the definitions of the basic histograms, standard deviation and normal CHE Ranking for support at AS SUBJECTS, TEACHING QUALITY, terms which will help you to understand the and binomial distribution, and the definition TOP RANKED the beginning of studies AND RESEARCH, THE RANKINGS efforts which companies make to manage the and operation of matrices and vectors. interconnected networks of individuals and Center for Higher Education ALSO GATHER FEEDBACK FROM suppliers responsible for product or service Development (CHE) STUDENTS ABOUT STUDYING AT FOUNDATION ECONOMICS creation, procurement, manufacturing assembly THE VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS. and the flow of materials and products from the This module introduces you to political point of origin to the point of consumption. economy, macroeconomics and microeconomics, and their differences. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING The module considers economic aspects This module aims to introduce you to the of production, distribution and consumption basic mechanics and processes of financial of goods and services, introduces the idea accounting in both theory and practice, of markets as places for economic including bookkeeping. It further helps you transactions, including supply and demand, to understand the importance of financial and explains the role of money in a society. accounting procedures and the resulting financial statements for running a business.

48 49 NATURAL SCIENCES

This pathway is your route to a choice of degree programs with the department of Life DURATION: Sciences & Chemistry at Jacobs University. Each program is designed to equip you with TWO SEMESTERS (one year) the theory and practical skills for a rewarding career across many different industries. You could explore opportunities in forensic science START DATES: and environmental science to chemistry and SEPTEMBER I JANUARY aerospace engineering.

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:

FOUNDATION BIOLOGY FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS: JACOBS UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF This module revises high school material, and This module provides you with an introduction BSc Biochemistry and Cell Biology THE FEW UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFERS provides you with an understanding of cell to post-High School studies in Chemistry BSc Chemistry and Biotechnology THIS TAILORED AND DESIRABLE structure and function, of how information and to provide a stimulating learning BSc Medicinal Chemistry and COMBINATION OF CHEMISTRY AND flows through a cell and the basic principles environment in which to pass on knowledge Chemical Biology of metabolism. You are also provided with an and understanding of the basic and more BIOTECHNOLOGY. introduction to the organisation and integration advanced theoretical principles of the subject. BSc Earth and Environmental Sciences of physiological processes in nature but with There is an emphasis throughout the module BSc Physics a particular reference to animals and with an on Organic Chemistry and on its impact emphasis on mammalian, especially human through practical applications on society. physiology. You will consider a number of physiological processes including the cardio- FUNDAMENTALS OF vascular, respiratory and digestive systems. Life Sciences THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES TOP 200 The World University This module provides you with an Ranking 2019 PURE MATHEMATICS understanding of materials, solids and fluids, This module revises high school material, heat and gases and the structure of the TOP Physical Sciences 300 THE World University strengthens understanding of fundamental atom. In addition, you are introduced to a Ranking 2019 principles and prepares you to use mathematical basic knowledge of earth sciences, geology, language appropriately and understand meteorology and oceanography. mathematical notation, conventions and units. You will learn how a knowledge of Mathematics significantly underpins all the work they will carry out in their scientific studies.

50 51 SOCIAL SCIENCES

This pathway introduces you to the world of social sciences. You will learn about the society we live in, individual behaviour and what makes us who DURATION: we are. The field of social sciences offers a variety TWO SEMESTERS (one year) of career routes from positions in government to counselling and human resource management. You can also continue to study at master’s level. At Jacobs University about 60% of students enter START DATES: prestigious graduate schools such as Oxford, SEPTEMBER I JANUARY Cambridge, London School of Economics, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown and .

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:

INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUNDATION ECONOMICS DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS: THE SOCIETY, MEDIA AND POLITICS SOCIAL SCIENCES This module introduces you to political BA Society, Media and Politics PROGRAM HAS THE LARGEST ALUMNI This module introduces you to the study of economy, macroeconomics and BA International Relations: COMMUNITY AT JACOBS – WHICH societies, their relation to individuals within microeconomics, and their differences. Politics and History COMES IN HANDY WHEN EXPLORING them and the interaction between the The module considers economic aspects of BSc Integrated Social and individuals themselves. You consider which production, distribution and consumption of JOB OPPORTUNITIES OR JUST MAKING Cognitive Psychology modern subject areas class as ‘social sciences’, goods and services, introduces the idea of CONTACTS WORLDWIDE. in particular, Sociology, Economics, Political markets as places for economic transactions, Science, Psychology and Anthropology. including supply and demand, and explains the role of money in a society.

TOP Teaching in the Psychology STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS 3 department AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY THE Young University Ranking This module builds on prior studies of This module introduces you to the main 2019 Mathematics at high school. The module theoretical approaches to Psychology and covers mathematical calculation, statistical considers its historical development as a field TOP Teaching in the subject “History” methods, as well as presentation and of study. You are made aware of key ideas and 4 THE Young University Ranking interpretation skills of statistical data. It helps concepts. The areas on which this module 2019 you to develop critical skills in assessing the focuses are Social, Cognitive, Developmental reliability of data that is presented to you. and Biological Psychology. Research methods and related ethical considerations are introduced.

52 53 CONTINUING YOUR DEGREE 3C MODEL AT JACOBS UNIVERSITY

Once you have successfully completed your THE JACOBS TRACK YEAR 2 YEAR 3 foundation year, you will continue onto your Our education is not only about building YEAR 1 chosen degree with Jacobs University. academic skills. We prepare our students to think beyond disciplines with a global, The University offers a broad spectrum of socially-responsible mindset – because we interdisciplinary study programs ranging believe well-rounded thinkers are better from the natural sciences, mathematics equipped for success throughout life. That is and engineering to the social sciences and why the Jacobs Track, that runs parallel to the CHOICE CORE CAREER economics. Class sizes are small and for disciplinary modules across all study years, is each student a professor acts as a personal an integral part of all study programs. mentor and academic advisor. You are actively involved in research from your first year of It encompasses: study at the University. Methods and Skills modules CThe first study year CIn this second year CAt the core of this Interdisciplinary “Big Questions” modules is characterised by of study you take third-year program THE 3C PROGRAM STRUCTURE Language modules broad, interdisciplinary in-depth, discipline- is a mandatory education that builds specific CORE modules. internship, providing Jacobs University study programs are Community Impact Project based on European Higher Education Area on and extends your Building on the you with first-hand regulations. All study programs adhere to the university entrance introductory CHOICE practical experience European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), qualifications. You select modules and applying in a professional which facilitates credit transfer between introductory modules the foundational environment. As an academic institutions. The three-year from the CHOICE area methods and skills alternative, you can undergraduate program involves six semesters of a variety of programs. acquired so far, these apply for the start-up of study worth a total of 180 ECTS credits. The combination of modules expand and option and develop CHOICE modules deepen your critical a business plan for The curricular structure follows an innovative provides flexibility and understanding of your own company. and student-centered module scheme – allows you to change key theories – and You may also choose the 3C Model – which groups the curriculum your major after the build career-focused from ample study into three overarching themes: Choice, Core first year of studies. knowledge of current abroad options. The and Career. best practices. fifth semester provides For the majority of specialisation modules study programs, you that incorporate the may also choose to latest research in each incorporate a minor area of study. The sixth study track to diversify semester is dedicated your undergraduate to fostering meaningful education. research experience by involving you in an extended Bachelor thesis project.

54 55 CAREER SECTION 6 OPPORTUNITIES

56 57 TAILOR-MADE CAREER PATHS SUPPORT

A Jacobs education goes beyond disciplinary knowledge, preparing students with the TOP TEN EMPLOYERS skills and competencies for employability in their dream career. Our comprehensive OF JACOBS ALUMNI career services provide guidance through all stages of a student’s development as they Google Microsoft grow to become the responsible leaders of tomorrow. Roche KPMG Accenture Daimler Barry Callebaut SAP Amazon McKinsey CAREER SERVICES CENTRE The Jacobs University Career Services Centre offers individual counselling, CV TOP DESTINATIONS checks and mock interviews, as well as FOR GRADUATE STUDIES Cornel Amariei studied and Computer Sciences. internship research support, professional Columbia University skills seminars and workshops. During his studies, he invented the “lumen” Harvard University glasses for the visually impaired, which Humboldt-Universität put him on the Forbes “30 under 30” COUNSELING Massachusetts Institute of Technology list in Europe. Today he works as Head of Innovation at Continental in Munich, Career orientation Rotterdam School of Management where he directs innovative eMobility, Application check Stanford University automated driving, vehicle architecture ETH Zürich and smart connectivity projects. London School of Economics TRAINING University of Oxford Mock interviews University of Cambridge “NOW, WHEN I SEE A Online tutorials RECRUITMENT EVENTS & CV tool PROBLEM, I CAN LOOK Interactive events such as the annual Career Fair and the Alumni Homecoming AT IT FROM A WHOLE connect students with leading global, EXPERIENCE national and local companies and institutions. NEW SET OF ANGLES, Internship program In addition, Jacobs University hosts special 93% WHICH I WAS NOT ABLE Job portal on-campus recruiting events led by FEEL WELL PREPARED multinational players, such as Facebook, FOR A FURTHER STUDY TO DO BEFORE.” Microsoft, AB InBev, EON, McKinsey, AFTER GRADUATION Accenture, Roche, Citrix and Google. Cornel Amariei, NETWORKING Romania, Class of 2015 Employer career events WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/ 40 MY JACOBS EXPERIENCE: EMPLOYABILITY ALUMNI START-UPS CORNEL AMARIEI Alumni community WORLDWIDE

58 59 A GLOBAL NETWORK OF ALUMNI

With over 800 registered members – growing more every day – the Alumni Association works very closely with the University on a host of projects that not only help the network grow and develop, but also create new opportunities for students.

THE JACOBS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Jacobs alumni are located all over the world and are searchable in the Alumni Association Membership Portal. Projects like the Alumni Mentoring Program, Homecoming and career events on campus allow for alumni to share with students career opportunities and advise for further development. The Alumni Association also works together each year to raise funds to award a scholarship to a student in need who otherwise would not have received financial support.

CAREER ADVICE FROM ALUMNI TO FUTURE STUDENTS

60 61 START YOUR SECTION 7 APPLICATION

62 63 Italy Diploma di superamento dell’ Achieving a minimum passing grade esame di stato conclusivo dei corsi di studio di ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Jordan General Secondary Education Achieving a minimum passing grade Certificate relevant to chosen stream of study

Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Achieving a minimum grade of C+ Below is a list of region-specific academic ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Education (KCSE) requirements for JUIC. These requirements IFY: CEFR B2 or IELTS 5.5 are indicative only and subject to change. Malaysia Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Achieving a minimum passing grade IFY + 6 WEEK PSE: CEFR B1 or IELTS 4.5 Morocco Baccalauréat de Achieving a minimum passing grade IFY + 12 WEEK PSE: CEFR A2 or IELTS 4.0 We accept students from over 60 regions l’Enseignement Secondaire worldwide. If your region or qualification is not listed please contact our Admissions Pakistan Higher Secondary School Successful completion with a minimum team who will be happy to provide you with Certificate of 50% this information. Portugal Certificado Nivel Secundario Achieving a minimum passing grade de Educacao + Direccao Geral YOU CAN CONTACT US AT do Ensino Superior [email protected] Russia Attestat o srednem (polnom) Achieving a minimum passing grade obscem obrazovanii

South Africa Matriculation Certificate Successfully pass and graduate REGION NAME OF QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT South Korea Secondary school leaving In the subject and grade overview of the Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate A minimum of 50% of the maximum grade certificate (with overview of secondary school leaving certificate a as an Overall Grade subjects and grades/transcript) continuous attendance of the following together with University subjects in grades 10-12 with passing grades China High School Diploma after High School Diploma after 12 school years entrance examination must be proven: mother tongue, foreign 12 years / National College combined with Certificate of Study from language, mathematics and natural sciences Entrance Examination (Gaokao) a recognised Chinese university. / Pass In the university entrance examination the the Gaokao with the score necessary for following result must be achieved: an average admission to the 211 project universities “Stanine” score between 1.0 and 4.4 Egypt General Secondary Education School report must show that the applicant Higher Certificate of Education In addition to the certificate, an official Certificate has passed these examination subjects: Thailand (Education as teacher for the English-language summary of subjects Arabic, 1st Foreign Language, 2nd Foreign “lower secondary stream”) and grades or a Thai-language summary Language and chosen stream relevant of subjects and grades with a German subjects. Applicants are required to have translation must be submitted achieved at least 60% of the maximum grade as an overall grade Ukraine Svidoctvo pro zdobuttja povnoji Achieving a minimum passing grade zahal’noji serednoji osvity (from France Diplomas du Baccalaureat Achieving a minimum passing grade 2019) / Atestat pro povnu General zahal’nu serednju osvitu (till Hong Kong HKDSE Hong Kong Diploma The following subjects must be documented 2018) of Secondary Education in the certificate: Chinese language, Akademik litsey diplomi / Achieving a minimum passing grade English language, Mathematics, Liberal Uzbekistan Diploma of Academic Lyceum Studies 2 further, independent general education Vietnam Bang Trung Hoc Pho Thong Higher education entrance examination subjects Ban or Giay Chung Nhan with 15 points or better (until 2014) or All subjects must have passed at least a national secondary school examination “Level 3” grade (from 2015) with 24 points or better or national secondary school examination India Standard XII Minimum overall percentage of 50% (from 2017) with 36 points or better plus proof of enrollment

64 65 DATES AND FEES

PROGRAM PROGRAM TRANSITION TO INTAKE STARTS ENDS JACOBS UNIVERSITY

September August April September 2022 2021 2021 2022

January January August September 2022 2022 2022 2022

FEES ONCE YOU'VE COMPLETED THE IFY YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT. *IFY students are not eligible until they have progressed to their first undergraduate year. TUITION COST/YEAR ACCOMMODATION & € 20,000 LIVING EXPENSES/YEAR € 8,000 SCHOLARSHIPS

The total cost of the foundation year is € 28,000. This amount includes all costs associated with the program, including tuition fees, room and board, a semester ticket for local transportation, Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation program you will automatically exam fees, and the following benefits: WORTH UP TO 75% receive a merit-based scholarship upon OF YOUR TUITION Academic advising for a smooth The remainder of your degree studies will be progression. This scholarship is towards transition to higher education payable to Jacobs University and you can find your Jacobs University tuition costs. SAT test preparation and registration more information about undergraduate study fees here Residential colleges with modern single rooms THE JUSTUDYATEASE – TUITION LOAN PROGRAM In-college cafeterias with full board WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/ STUDY/UNDERGRADUATE/ Fully equipped recreation centre and FEES-FINANCES multimedia rooms In cooperation with Jacobs University’s partner Brain Capital, the JUStudyAtEase OFFERS UP TO 100% Orientation week to facilitate your tuition loan program provides you with a OF YOUR TUITION arrival to Jacobs University flexible financing option for your studies. Host-family program 24/7 security service on university campus

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66 67 ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Applying for the IFY at JUIC is easy! TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, 7 STAGES AFTER YOU SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION To get started, submit your online YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING: application at: Copy of original STAGE 1: CHECK DOCUMENTS AND STAGE 5: FINAL PAYMENT QUALIFICATIONS WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/ high school certificate Advance payment of remaining fees will IFY-APPLY-FEES and transcripts of We will carefully review your application, be required prior to arrival. the last 2-3 years check if you submitted all necessary documents and if you are eligible to apply to the program. STAGE 6: SIGN YOUR STUDENT Official recommendation CONTRACT letter from a high school Your student contract contains all counselor or a teacher STAGE 2: ISSUE ADMISSION DECISION relevant rights and obligations that will on letterheaded paper Assuming your application is successful, we tie you to Jacobs University. Review your will send you a conditional offer of a place in individualised version of the student the program. contract very carefully, sign it and send A personal motivation it back. statement STAGE 3: ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM To accept a place in the program, you will STAGE 7: PREPARE YOUR ARRIVAL Proof of English language need to submit the enrollment confirmation Log onto your VIP page to learn more proficiency; form and pay a deposit. The Offer Letter will about all the necessary steps to go through contain the deposit amount. for a smooth start at Jacobs University! minimum score of Get information about your German health 65 on the TOEFL iBT / insurance, fill out the housing survey, STAGE 4: APPLY FOR VISA let us know about your arrival date, and 5.5 on the IELTS (UK) / You will then need to apply for your visa if much more. 46 on the Pearson PTE applicable. With your admission letter, you Academic or 162 on the are provided with a visa letter “Zulassungs­ Cambridge Certificate (FCE) / bescheid” which you will need to complete your visa application. Students who require 90 on the Duolingo a visa for Germany should apply as soon as English test possible as the visa process can take up to 90 days. Our visa specialists are also here to guide you and support you during the process. The Education History Form

68 69 VISA ADVICE CONTACT US

If you plan to study JUIC in Germany and you are not an EU/EEA citizen, you will need to apply If you would like to know more or if you have any questions, please contact us today for a student visa from the respective German mission in your country (or nearest location) – we would love to hear from you! before travelling.

Visa applications can take up to 90 days to German Missions: Whatsapp / WeChat: +49 151 142 67 805 Address: process and so it is important to apply as Jacobs University early as possible. Tel: +49 421 200-4313 Bremen gGmbH WWW.AUSWAERTIGES-AMT.DE/ Campus Ring 1 Please also note that students from the Skype: foundationyear 28759 Bremen, Germany following countries among others currently do not require a visa for entering Germany: Email: [email protected] Andorra, Australia, Brazil, El Salvador, Documents required are likely to include: Honduras, Israel, Japan, Canada, Monaco, Valid passport Online: jacobs-university.de/ify San Marino, South Korea, USA, Switzerland, Certificate confirming health insurance all EU and EEA countries. Evidence of financial means Evidence of acceptance into your chosen FOLLOW US INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS university/degree (your Formal Offer Letter) You will need to provide a number of Evidence of your academic and language @JACOBSUNIVERSITY documents to support your visa application. qualifications Examples of what you will need to provide are You will need to evidence that you are able to below, however, we recommend checking the finance your study and living expenses for the website of the relevant German mission in duration of your studies with us in Germany. /JACOBS.UNIVERSITY your country as requirements may vary.

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