Jacobs University Bremen Introduction

Jacobs University Bremen is an international private boarding university located in the Fegesack district in the north of Bremen, Germany. It uses English as the language of instruction and combines the advantages of the American and German academic systems. Its students come from more than 110 countries and regions, and more than 60 different languages ​​are used on campus.

Overview

Student size: Currently, there are 1,244 students from 111 countries studying for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees here.

Number of faculty and staff: There are 76 professors and 28 teachers working in the school as freelance professionals.

History

In November 1997, representatives of the Bremen City Government, the University of Bremen and Rice University in Houston, Texas, USA, discussed the establishment of a highly selective international private research university with a focus on science and engineering and English as the language of instruction. In 1999, the school received a state license from the Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen and officially began enrolling students in 2001. Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt was the keynote speaker at its opening ceremony. At that time, the school was named Bremen International University. In November 2006, the International University of Bremen received a donation of 200 million euros from the Jacob Foundation. In February 2007, in memory of the donation, the school was renamed Jacob University of Bremen.

Establishment time

In 1999, it obtained state permission and officially enrolled students and began teaching in 2001.

School strength

Faculty: It has 76 professors and 28 teachers working in the school as freelancers. They come from different countries and academic backgrounds and can provide students with international education and guidance.

Scientific research results: The school has achieved remarkable scientific research results in many fields. For example, in 2008, Jacob University won the "Science" unit of the innovation competition "365 Landmarks in the Land of Creativity" for its selected landmarks; in 2009, Jacob University Professor Antje Boetius won Germany's most famous research award-Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Award; in 2010, Jacob University Professor Thomas Heine won the European Research Council 150 10,000 Euros in funding for emerging independent researchers, etc.

Nature of the institution

Private university.

Educational philosophy

Interdisciplinary education: Emphasis on interdisciplinary research and teaching methods, allowing students to discover the connections between different fields, and cultivate students' problem-oriented vision and comprehensive problem-solving ability.

Equal emphasis on research and teaching: Focus on integrating scientific research results into the teaching process, providing students with opportunities to participate in scientific research at an early stage, and cultivating students' scientific research thinking and practical ability.

International vision: Committed to creating an international educational environment, attracting students and teachers from all over the world, promoting exchanges and cooperation between different cultures, and enhancing students' international vision and cross-cultural communication ability.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school is equipped with modern laboratory facilities, providing good conditions for students and teachers' scientific research activities. For example, laboratories in the fields of engineering and natural sciences can meet the teaching and research needs of related disciplines.

Key disciplines: covering social sciences, engineering, humanities and natural sciences, among which engineering, natural sciences and other disciplines have a high level and international influence in teaching and research.

Department

The school has multiple departments, providing a wide range of academic professional courses, including but not limited to the Department of Engineering, Department of Natural Sciences, Department of Social Sciences, Department of Humanities, etc. The specific departments may be adjusted according to the development of disciplines and school planning.

Ranking

2023 World Young University Ranking: 101-150.

2023 World University Ranking: 501-600.

Cost

The average tuition fee is about 20,000 euros per year.

Campus

Location: Located in the Feigesak district in the north of Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Bremen is an important port city and economic center in Germany with rich history and culture and a good economic development environment.

Campus facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​80 hectares and has four boarding colleges, namely Alfried Krupp College, Mercator College, College 3 and College Nordmetall. Each college is composed of students and faculty members from different departments, nationalities and ages, which promotes communication and interaction between students and faculty. In addition, the campus is equipped with sports and conference centers, sports fields, cinemas, theaters, student activity centers, multi-faith halls, cafes, multiple student clubs, and even kindergartens/preschools, providing students with a rich extracurricular life. In terms of academic resources, lecture halls, classrooms, laboratories and modern information resource centers can be found everywhere on campus, including a library and online research resource library, which facilitates students' learning and research.