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Jacobs University Bremen

Jacobs University Bremen, Campus Ring 1, 28759 Bremen, Germany
3.99 / 5 based on 78 reviews.
Description:
Jacobs University Bremen is a private, independent research university. Opened in 2001, it currently offers 20 Bachelor and 24 Graduate programs (Masters/PhD) in the fields of engineering and science, the humanities and social sciences. Jacobs University brings many of the best aspects of American higher education in Europe: the classic bachelor's degree, combining broad exposure to many different intellectual traditions with solid training within a major field of specialization; on-campus living arrangements for undergraduates that will facilitate the inter-relatedness of social with academic life; small classes, ensuring ready access to faculty; hands-on research opportunities for students at both the undergraduate and graduate level; great flexibility in terms of student input into the design of their own academic programs. Research at Jacobs University actively addresses global challenges such as Energy and Environment, Food, Water and Health, Education, Information and Communication as well as Peace and Conflict Management. An international foundation year that prepares international students for their future studies is also provided.


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78% of students recommend
78 reviews
Housing
4.4/5
 All experiences (78)
Student life
4.0/5
 5 stars (30)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (24)
Languages
4.1/5
 3 stars (24)
Expenses
3.7/5
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Overall
4.0/5
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“Bremen is close to many beautiful cities and countries, apart from the fact that it is very nice. Otherwise, it's hard to tell anything more.” Read Review
doomie, Moldova

78 reviews of Jacobs University Bremen

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HOUSING    
by doomie, ,
Computer Science/IT, Undergraduate Study
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? It's much more handier and practical. Plus, one does not have so much time to wander between classes to his home in case it's somewhere in the city.
Personal comments:
Accomodation is on of the best things here: rooms are singles with bathrooms shared between two. This way one gets privacy, while not being secluded from communication with some other people. Buildings fom colleges are connected by a house which hosts the canteen, and the common areas (gaming room, TV room, common study areas, etc). This is also very good in case one just want to hang around.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Christopher James, ,
History, Independent
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Lagerhaus: Socialised with other German students from local German Universities. The Loft: located above Paddy's Irish Pub, Do not miss the Schnoor
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ACADEMIC    
by hristina, Jacobs University Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Mathematics, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
I take courses not only within my major, but also outside of it:like Computer Science, Chemistry and Introduction to Digital Systems. Moreover, there are transdisciplinary courses at IUB that every student needs to take.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
No, I think what we have now is pretty enough and of good quality.

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by doomie, ,
Computer Science/IT, Undergraduate Study
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
English is the language in the University and you must know it to get around here. Outside it, though, German (of course) prevails and it's a bit tougher, but most of the Germans I talked to knew some English so I seldomly had too many problems.
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EXPENSES    
by hristina, Jacobs University Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Mathematics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
Because the prices in Germany (food , accomodation etc.) are much higher compared to those in Macedonia.
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
The best solution would be to have a campus job or job during the summer.
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OVERALL    
by hristina, Jacobs University Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Mathematics, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
No, nothing.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Excellent living conditions:accomodation, food, facilities. Very high level of international students : 60-70% Academic rigorousity and 6-7 courses per year enable you to finish your BA or BS in 3 years.



FINAL COMMENTS

Bring your umbrella, because you will definitely need it! The airport at Luebeck is cheaper and it is near Bremen, so you can plan your flight from/to there.
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