Bremen, Germany
Bremen, Germany
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Jacobs University has received programmatic accreditation from several professional associations including German Science Council, Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute ACQUIN, and Bremen Senator for Education and Science.
Jacobs University is one of the most internationally diverse universities in the country with over 76% of its student population comprising of students from 110 countries. The university also boasts of a low student to faculty ratio of 18.8:1.
Yemeni science communicator and digital creator known for viral educational videos and documentary work .
Inventor of .lumen smart glasses for visually impaired users, combining haptic feedback with 3D sensing. He also served ... View More
Inventor of .lumen smart glasses for visually impaired users, combining haptic feedback with 3D sensing. He also served as Head of Innovation at Continental. View Less
Bulgarian entrepreneur and business leader with notable international engagement .
Romanian computer scientist and AI researcher recognized for contributions to machine learning and logic.
Theoretical physicist specializing in solid-state physics, served as Vice President and Dean of Engineering & Sciences a... View More
Theoretical physicist specializing in solid-state physics, served as Vice President and Dean of Engineering & Sciences at the university . View Less
Chemist and nanotechnologist recognized for PCB/PBDE toxicology and founding Windplussonne GmbH .
Former President of Jacobs University (2014–2018); awarded “Professor of the Year” and the Alfried Krupp Prize; no... View More
Former President of Jacobs University (2014–2018); awarded “Professor of the Year” and the Alfried Krupp Prize; now Chief Digital Officer at SMS . View Less
Customer Solutions Engineer at Google (Hamburg) as of 2023 .
Constructor University occupies a 34-hectare suburban campus on the site of the former Roland barracks in Bremen‑Vegesack, featuring academic buildings, administrative offices, residential colleges, research labs, and green spaces. The centrally located Information Resource Center (IRC) serves as the main library and digital hub. The campus also includes a Student Activities Center, cinema, music studio, student-run café/bar, concert venues, and an Interfaith House, all integrated within walking distance for a cohesive living and learning environment.
Campus life is brimming with activity: students enjoy the Student Activities Center, theatre space, MusicLab, and student productions. A cinema, music studio, café/bar, and concert venues support cultural events. Over 60 clubs and societies span areas like Model UN, startups, the student newspaper, community service, and art exhibitions. Visual arts, VR and programming clubs, and the annual Art Fest encourage hands-on creativity and collaboration.
The Community Impact Project (CIP) fosters social engagement: students volunteer with local initiatives like “Hood Training” (sports integration for youth) and “Force aux Femmes” (support workshops for refugee women), blending community outreach, diversity learning, and practical service.
The university’s Career Services team delivers comprehensive professional development: résumé and cover-letter reviews, mock interviews, internship placements, and in-person career events . Students gain access to employer networking opportunities through on-campus recruitment and thematic seminars to build employability skills. According to external sources, graduates of Constructor enjoy over 90% employment within nine months post-graduation . These services are integrated into academic and extracurricular pathways via the Language & Community Center and Student Support Services as well .
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completing the university application :
Basic Eligibility
Applicants must hold a valid university entrance qualification—i.e. high school diploma recognized by their country (e.g., Abitur, A-levels, IB) or equivalent national qualifications. Alternative eligibility includes test scores like SAT or ACT ≥ 190 points Test?AS in lieu of the German entrance exam requirement .
German language proficiency is not required; instead, proof of English proficiency is mandatory.
Required Application Documents
Government-issued identity proof (passport or national ID for EU/EFTA/EAA citizens)
High school transcripts/report cards (last 2–3 years) and final diploma?(if completed)
Educational History Form and résumé?(CV) detailing academics and extracurriculars (one PDF)
Motivation Statement—essay explaining your interest and alignment with the program
English proficiency proof: Test scores such as TOEFL ≥?90, IELTS ≥?6.5, Duolingo ≥?110, SAT Reading/Writing ≥?600, ACT Writing ≥?9 or equivalent waiver
Optionally, SAT or ACT results, or university’s internal entrance exam (for Test?AS alternative route) .
Deadlines & Process
Admissions operate on rolling basis, with Early Decision, Early Action, and general entry stages
Applications open as early as October; final deadline for visa-requiring students is typically June 1, and for non-visa students around July 20 .
Know more
Jacobs/Constructor encourages strong industry engagement and hosts frequent career events, employer workshops, and internships facilitated through university networks.
In 2006, the Jacobs Foundation invested €200 million, one of Europe’s largest private university endowments, leading to the renaming to Jacobs University Bremen.
Recognized as one of Germany’s most international universities with approximately 1,600–1,800 students from more than 110 countries (~80% international students; ~33% international faculty).
Featured in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, ranking 2nd in Germany and 27th globally among universities under 50 years old (2021)
In the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE) ranking, Constructor University achieved above‑national-average marks in several disciplines, including Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Mathematics, and Geosciences—earning particularly excellent evaluations for research output and student satisfaction .
Two students from Constructor University—Tanuja Seervi (Master’s) and Dr. David Ernst (Ph.D.)—were recognized with the Bremen Thesis Award, marking the first time students of the university received this honor, reflecting excellence in research and academic mentorship.
In 2021, the university was ranked 27th globally among universities under 50 years old, and second in Germany. In the 2024 update, Constructor’s ranking improved into the 401–500 band globally, placing it in the top 25% worldwide and maintaining its position as Germany’s top private university .
In 2017, each professor at Jacobs/Constructor University raised an average of €205,900 in third-party research funding, showcasing the institution’s robust research environment supported by DFG grants, EU projects, and industry collaborations.
The Jacobs Foundation invested €200 million in the institution, making it Europe’s largest private donation to a university at that time. This strategic investment enabled Jacobs University to expand research capabilities and global reach, prompting its renaming in 2007 to reflect the foundation’s commitment.
Research funding averages around €205,900 in third-party grants per professor annually, supported by DFG, EU Framework Programs, and industry partners .
Hosts Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS)—a collaborative doctoral and postdoctoral program funded initially through DFG Excellence Initiative in partnership with Universität Bremen.
Innovation labs on campus support cutting-edge work in data science, quantum computing, materials engineering, health sciences, and mobility systems, in collaboration with global R&D institutes.
Conceived by alum Cornel Amariei (BSc Electrical Engineering, Jacobs University 2015), .lumen are wearable glasses that empower blind and visually impaired individuals through a combination of haptic feedback and 3D sensing. The technology translates environmental input into tactile information, enabling safer navigation and object recognition. Amariei also held the position of Head of Innovation at Continental and has received multiple international awards for this invention.
Developed and led by Professor Peter Baumann, rasdaman is a pioneering big‑data analytics database system enabling efficient storage and querying of large multi-dimensional arrays (e.g., satellite imagery, scientific grids). It is one of the oldest and most robust open‑source array database engines in use worldwide, recognized with awards like the DIN Innovator Award and Tata IT innovation honors. Baumann directs the Large‑Scale Scientific Information Systems research group at the university.
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