Jacobs At A Glance
Type of School: Founded in 2001, Jacobs University is a top-ranked, English-speaking, research-oriented, state-recognized private institution.
Size of Campus: 80-acre campus with approximately 60,300 square feet of laboratory space and four residential colleges
Number of Students: Approximately 1,500 students
Number of Faculty: More than 200 professors and lecturers
Colleges, Programs, and Degrees: Students may complete the one-year International Foundation Year for orientation and preparation before entering their three-year bachelor’s program.
Bachelor’s programs
• Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BSc)
• Chemistry & Biotechnology (BSc)
• Computer Science (BSc)
• Earth & Environmental Sciences (BSc)
• Electrical & Computer Engineering (BSc)
• Global Economics & Management (BA)
• Industrial Engineering & Management (BSc)
• Integrated Social & Cognitive Psychology (BSc)
• International Business Administration (BA)
• International Relations: Politics & History (BA)
• Mathematics (BSc)
• Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology (BSc)
• Physics (BSc)
• Robotics & Intelligent Systems (BSc)
• Society, Media & Politics (BA)
Geographic Diversity: Students from over 120 countries; 82% international
International Student Services: Orientation, student advisors, Student Services Center, Counseling & Intercultural Services, academic advising, Student Financial Services, Campus Jobs Office, Career Services Center, Host Family Program
International Student Budget: (2020–2021)
• Undergraduate Programs: $24,300
• Room and Board (per nine-month academic year): $9,700
• Other Fees: $790
* Please check current Euro exchange rates for accurate fees.
Financial Aid: Merit-based scholarships up to $18,200; EU students are eligible for a minimum guaranteed scholarship of $4,800. Financial aid packages involve grants, scholarships, and tuition deferrals.
Application Deadlines and Fees:
• Early Decision: November 1
• Early Action: December 1
• Early Action II: February 1
• Rolling admission:
– Students who require a visa to study in Germany: June 1
– EU students and students who don’t require a visa: July 20
• No application fee
Jacobs University Fast Facts
• Residential university campus with 24-hour security
• Modern single rooms and three meals a day
• Residential support team in each college
• Visa and pre-arrival support
• Orientation Week facilitating the transition to living on campus and in Bremen
• Student clubs in sports, fine and performing arts, technology, and social engagement
• Modern recreational facilities, including a soccer pitch, outdoor volleyball court, indoor sports hall, fitness gym, rowing tank, music studio, theater space, and cinema
• Host Family Program
• Career support through career fairs, company recruiting events, training on project management, business communication, job interview skills, and more
• Work and intercultural experience through internships, start-up track, and semesters abroad