Studying at Jacobs University!

Overview

à University

à Academics

à Advantages

à Application

The UniversityThe University

…is a young, international, private, residential university in Bremen.

academic excellence transdisciplinary

Jacobs UniversityJacobs UniversityJacobs UniversityJacobs University…

Through academic excellence and transdisciplinary

research,

we prepare talented young people to become global citizens who

will assume international leadership roles.

“Campus Bremen - Made in Germany” by Deutsche Welle TV

http://jacobs-realitytv.blogspot.com

Jacobs University Bremen

Young à opened in 2001

International à 75% from over 90 NationsInternational à 75% from over 90 Nations

Residential à 650 BA students on campus

Research à 5.500 m² laboratory space

English à language of instruction

Bremen - Germany

AcademicsAcademics

Academic Fields

School of Engineering and ScienceProf. Bernhard Kramer

Jacobs Center for Lifelong Learning and Institutional DevelopmentProf. Ursula M. Staudinger

School of Humanities and Social SciencesProf. Hendrik Birus

School of Engineering and Science

Natural Sciences

ChemistryPhysics

Biology/ Neurosciences

Earth Sciences

Earth & Space Sciences

Biology/ Neurosciences

Logistic

International Logistic Engineering

Mathematics

MathematicsApplied and Computational

Mathematics

Biochemistry and Cell BiologyBiochemical Engineering

Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Life Sciences Information Technology

Computer ScienceElectrical Engineering & Computer Science

Electrical & Computer Engineering

School of Humanities and Social Science

Social Sciences

Integrated Social Sciences(Politics, Economics, Sociology, Communications)

Integrated Social & Cognitive Psychology

International Politics and HistoryIntercultural Relations and Behavior

International / Intercultural Relations

Integrated Social & Cognitive Psychology

Literature & Culture

Comparative Literature & Culture(renamed: Integrated Cultural Studies)

Logistics

International Logistics Management

Transdisciplinarity – USC and Electives

School Engineering

and Sciences

School Humanities and Social Sciences

USC and

Electives

Transdisciplinarity at Jacobs University

Studying at Jacobs University

3rd Year6th Semester - Bachelor‘s Thesis

5th Semester – Study Abroad (optional)

Summer Break

2nd Year

1st Year

5th Semester – Study Abroad (optional)

4th Semester - Specialization

3rd Semester – Specialization

2nd Semester – Declaration of major

1st Semester – Introductory Classes

Internship (2-3 Months)

AdvantagesAdvantages

International

Academics

International

Campus Life

Academics

International

Campus Life

Universities where Jacobs Which companies have employed

Career

Academics

International

Master program (intern/extern)

Entering the job market directly

Options after Graduation

• Harvard Law and Business School

• Yale University

• London School of Economics

• UC Berkeley

• International Space University

• College of Europe

• Cambridge University

• University of Oxford

Universities where Jacobs students are pursuing a Master‘s

• McKinsey and Company

• Boston Consulting Group

• Skype

• E.ON Kraftwerke GmbH

• BWM

• UNESCO

• Congress of the United States

Which companies have employed Jacobs students?

Career

International Bachelor‘s degree

Campus Life

Academics

International

AdmissionAdmission

How to Apply:

Academic Motivation

A complete application includes:

• Application Form

Deadlines for First-Year Fall Semester Entry:

Admission

Extracurricular Activities

Standardized Tests

Academic Achievement

Motivation • Application Form

• Essay in English

• Transcripts of the last 4 school years

• 2 Recommendations

• SAT Results

• Proof of English Language Proficiency

Semester Entry:

• Round I: December 1

• Round II: March 1

• Round III: June 15

The earlier you

apply the better!!

Additional Living Expenses

Study CostsStudy CostsStudy CostsStudy Costs

Tuition Fees

Room & Board

Study Costs Jacobs University vs. Germany,

Europe, USA

Additional Living Expenses(Laptop, Health Insurance, Books, Going out, etc.)

Full and Partial Scholarships

Financial Assistance

Financial Aid

• Grants

• Tuition Postponement

Visit the Campus!

Open House: Personalized

Campus Tour

Personalized

Campus TourOpen House: Personalized

Campus Tour

“Virtual Campus Tour”: http://www.jacobs-university.de/about/visit/

April 26, 2008Campus Tour

Any Day!!

Campus Tour

Any Day!!April 25, 2009Campus Tour

Any Day!!

Any Questions?

Contact the Admission Team!Contact the Admission Team!

Tel: +49.421.200.4200

admission@jacobs-university.de

www.jacobs-university.de

Thanks for your attention!

© Admissions Department

Jacobs University, 2009