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 BREMEN, GERMANY 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 Engineering 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 University of Bremen and to a university, is invested by the Jacobs Foundation. Rice University, 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 Hamburg 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 Schnoor quarter, here you’ll find a maze of lanes lined with little 15th and 16th century houses. SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN MECKLENBURG- HAMBURG VORPOMMERN
BREMEN BRANDENBURG 1,200 LOWER SAXONY YEARS OF HISTORY BERLIN
SAXONY- ANHALT 100% NORTH RHINE- WESTPHALIA CULTURAL DIVERSITY SAXONY THURINGIA HESSE RHINELAND- PALATINATE 560,000 RESIDENTS SAARLAND
BAVARIA BADEN- 37,000 WÜRTTEMBERG STUDENTS
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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.
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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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