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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE
JACOBS UNIVERSIT Y INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
EVERYTHING YOU
NEED TO KNOW
OUR INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE SECTION 1 THE INTERNATIONAL SECTION 5
Jacobs University International College 06 FOUNDATION YEAR
Your pathway to a degree and more 08 Live up to your potential! – Introduction by Prof. Dr. Arvid Kappas 38
Benefits of a foundation year 09 International Foundation Year 39
The right pathway for you 40
WHY JACOBS UNIVERSITY? SECTION 2 Core modules 42
What makes Jacobs stand out? 12
Subjects 44
Facts and Figures 13
Continuing your degree with Jacobs University 54
20+ years of excellence 14
3C model 55
The world is our benchmark 18
Across disciplines and borders 19
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SECTION 6
Support for your undergraduate study 20
Tailor-made support 58
LIVING IN BREMEN, GERMANY SECTION 3 Career paths
A global network of alumni
59
60
Welcome to Bremen 24
Studying in Germany 27
START YOUR APPLICATION SECTION 7
STUDENT LIFE AT JACOBS SECTION 4 Entry requirements 64
Student community 30 Dates and fees 66
Campus life 31 Admissions process 68
Campus map 32 Visa advice 70
Accommodation 34 Contact us 71
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SECTION
OUR
INTERNATIONAL
COLLEGE
04 05
JACOBS UNIVERSITY WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY WITH US,
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE YOU BENEFIT FROM:
STUDYING AT PERSONAL
Jacobs University International College is an on-campus college for international
ONE OF GERMANY’S DEVELOPMENT
students located on Jacobs University campus in Bremen, Germany. TOP 5 UNIVERSITIES* PROGRAM
Through our International Foundation Year, When you choose to study with us, you will
you will start your journey with a year of study have every opportunity to realise your future
SMALL PERSONAL
designed to prepare you for a degree program goals, and whatever your ability is, we’ll
CLASS SIZES TUTOR SYSTEM
at Jacobs University. inspire and excite you to achieve more.
*THE Young Universities 2020
From day one, you will be able to use all
campus facilities and student services offered
by Jacobs University to make sure you have WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/JUIC
the best possible student experience.
06 07
YOUR PATHWAY TO BENEFITS OF THE
A DEGREE AND MORE FOUNDATION YEAR
As an international student, you might face
unique challenges when choosing to study
abroad such as your local qualifications do YOU WILL ALSO
1 BENEFIT FROM:
not meet the standard for direct entry.
THE FOCUSED PATHWAY
Our International Foundation Year
ALLOWS YOU TO STUDY SUBJECT-SPECIFIC You might not feel ready for university but
(IFY) offers you two pathways to a
MODULES IN PREPARATION FOR YOUR do not want to delay your higher education
degree program at Jacobs University
CHOSEN DEGREE PROGRAM. journey either. A foundation year offers you L EARNING ACADEMIC
across five different subject areas.
the chance to adjust to a new environment, ENGLISH SKILLS that are
a new culture and a new way of learning. key to writing and referencing at
2
Depending on your individual goals
and at what stage you are in deciding THE ORIENTATION PATHWAY university-level
ALLOWS YOU TO EXPLORE A VARIETY A foundation year also helps prepare you
your future degree, you can choose
for the increased level of study skills you will UILDING YOUR
B
between the Orientation or Focused OF MODULES AND THEN DECIDE ON
need for your degree program while benefiting
pathway. YOUR DEGREE PROGRAM. from tailored support for every aspect of your
CONFIDENCE in an
environment of like-minded
new life as an independent student.
individuals and with experienced
support from tutors
FOUNDATION YEAR AT JACOBS
SUBJECTS D
ISCOVERING YOUR
NEW HOME, city and student
community through a range
of cultural and on-campus
activities
Computer Industrial Natural Social
Business
Science Engineering Sciences Sciences M
EETING NEW PEOPLE
from a variety of backgrounds,
opening your mind to a world of
ALONGSIDE YOUR SUBJECT- E
nglish for Academic Digital Literacy possibilities and friendships
SPECIFIC MODULES YOU WILL Purposes (Generic)
SATs Preparation
ALSO STUDY A COMBINATION
E
nglish for Academic
OF CORE MODULES THAT Personal Development
Purposes (Subject
ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE (delivered throughout
specific)
YOUR ACADEMIC AND the Program)
PERSONAL SKILLS: B
asic or Advanced
Mathematics
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
08 09
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SECTION
WHY JACOBS
UNIVERSITY?
JACOBS UNIVERSITY
10 11
WHAT MAKES JACOBS FACTS AND
UNIVERSITY STAND OUT? FIGURES
As a private, non-profit, English-speaking university offering the highest standards in research
and teaching, Jacobs University attracts highly talented and open-minded students from all
over the world. On Germany’s most international campus students become citizens of the world,
able to take responsibility for a sustainable and peaceful future of humanity. To this end, Jacobs
AMONG
TOP 300 TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD
UNIVERSIT Y RANKING 2021
University has derived four core objectives for its educational profile.
#1 PRIVATE UNIVERSIT Y
IN GERMANY 1
1 ACADEMIC QUALITY 18%
5% GERMANY
Students encounter the highest in academic standards, gaining
an interdisciplinary education in which faculty mentor students #1 UNIVERSIT Y
WITH MOST
INTERNATIONAL
NORTH
AMERICA 36% 38%
personally and invite them into their research from early on.
OUTLOOK EUROPE ASIA
IN GERMANY 2
2 INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK 1571 3%
With 110 nations represented on campus, students live and learn
among a melting pot of ideas and viewpoints, providing an experience
#4 UNIVERSIT Y
YOUNGER THAN
50 YEARS
STUDENTS FROM MIDDLE
EAST
that both uncovers new passions and broadens perspective.
Jacobs University values diversity and global thinking and fosters a
IN GERMANY 1 124
COUNTRIES
community that champions it.
12%
#9 IN TEACHING
AMONG 6% AFRICA
3 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITIES
WORLDWIDE 1 SOUTH
AMERICA
Our students graduate with the self-competence and social skills.
The diversity encountered during their education prepares them to
participate within diverse cultures and global industries.
#33 IN YOUNG
UNIVERSIT Y
WORLDWIDE
4 EMPLOYABILITY 90% GRADUATION
RATE
Our graduates go on to successful careers in business and
science, possessing the interdisciplinary knowledge and
experience today’s employers seek.
(1) THE Young University Ranking 2020
82% OF OUR GRADUATES RECEIVED
THEIR FIRST JOB OFFER IN EUROPE
OR NORTH AMERICA
(2) THE World University Ranking 2021
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“IN AN INCREASINGLY GLOBALIZED WORLD,
20+ YEARS OF STUDYING AT JACOBS UNIVERSITY GRANTS
STUDENTS THE POSSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE
EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM DISCUSSIONS WITH VARIOUS
REGIONAL AND CULTURAL POINTS OF VIEW.
THIS OPENS THE DOORS TO MORE
MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE AND FOSTERS
RESPECT OF DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES.”
Timo Behrend, Chile
1999Founded as International University Bremen
2003
College 3 opens.
2006
with the support of the Free Hanseatic City €200 million, the largest donation in Europe ever made
of Bremen, the University of Bremen and to a university, is invested by the Jacobs Foundation.
Rice University, Houston, Texas. International University Bremen becomes Jacobs University.
2001
Krupp College opens. 133 students
2004
First class graduates.
from 43 nations begin their studies. The Alumni Association
is founded.
K L AUS J. JACOBS
“CONTRIBUTING AND GIVING
BACK TO THE PLACE
THAT GAVE ME SO MUCH IS WHAT’S MOST
REWARDING ABOUT BEING INVOLVED WITH THE ALUMNI BOARD.
KNOWING MY INVESTMENT WILL BENEFIT FUTURE JACOBS
GENERATIONS IS A VERY ENRICHING EXPERIENCE IN ITSELF.”
Stefan Rustler, President of the Alumni Association
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UNIVERSITY
“I WAS LOOKING FOR A
OF EXCELLENCE IN WHICH I
COULD GROW ACADEMICALLY AND
PERSONALLY. THAT’S WHAT I FOUND
HERE IN MY PROGRAM OF STUDY AND
IN THE STUDENT COMMUNITY.”
Lea Neubert, Germany
2010
College Nordmetall opens. For
2012
The Sports and Convention Centre
and the Rowing Tank open.
2019
Jacobs University has been top ranked in some of
the first time, students from more the most important national and global university rankings for
than 100 nations (102 in total) several years. In 2019, the University was represented in the
are represented on campus. renowned THE World University Ranking for the first time.
2015
First Jacobs Career Fair
connects students with
2020
Jacobs University
local and international partnerships with Oxford
organisations. International Education Group
to launch Jacobs University
International College in 2021
“THE STUDENTS AT JACOBS UNIVERSITY ARE
VERY HANDS-ON; THEY SHOW AN
ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND ARE
EAGER TO LEARN. WITH THEIR INTERNATIONAL
BACKGROUNDS, THEY ARE A PERFECT MATCH
WITH OUR COMPANY.”
Claudia Schabler, Eckes-Granini Deutschland GmbH
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THE WORLD IS ACROSS DISCIPLINES
OUR BENCHMARK AND BORDERS
With over 1,500 students representing 110 countries, we are At Jacobs University, getting an incredible trengthening people and markets with
S
international in our corridors and at our heart. Our open-minded education is not limited by one’s nationality, advanced training programs
community stands for cooperation beyond the borders of cultures, religion or family origin, but empowered by Acting as an incubator for exciting start-up
nationalities and disciplines, and orients all its studies and it. Here, everyone has equal opportunities ideas
relationships to that end. Together we are fostering meaningful to address the pressing problems of the day
collaboration and the future success of all. by integrating world cultures with research This is what Jacobs University Bremen stands
disciplines. Diverse, talented minds and for. With its academic aspirations, its research
cutting-edge research and teaching meet to orientation, its diversity and interdisciplinary
address key issues and pioneer the solutions curriculum, Jacobs University is a place of
that change our world for the better. inspiration.
earning within an international community
L
Obtaining a qualification to take on responsible STUDENTS ARE ACTIVELY
tasks in a digitised and globalised society INVOLVED IN RESEARCH FROM
Learning, researching and teaching across THEIR FIRST YEAR OF STUDY!
academic disciplines and countries
18 19We believe that everyone has the right scholarships and deferral options, for Our financing options are automatically
to a good education – and this is the example. You only start repaying the available to you upon continuation from
SUPPORT FOR YOUR
deferred tuition fees once you have our International College to your chosen
principle we live by here at Jacobs successfully entered the job market. study program.
University. That way you can focus completely on
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
your studies. We are convinced that a NOT APPLICABLE TO IFY STUDENTS.
This is why we offer students a Jacobs’ education will form the perfect IFY STUDENTS ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE
personalised financial aid package to foundation for your future career – that UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AT
finance their studies, consisting of is why we are happy to invest in you. JACOBS.
1 2 PROGRESS AND RECEIVE YOUR MERIT
3
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
START YOUR BASED SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUR THE JUSTUDYATEASE -
JOURNEY AT JUIC UNDERGRADUATE STUDY TUITION LOAN PROGRAM
Once you’ve successfully A scholarship towards your tuition is available to In cooperation with Jacobs University’s partner Brain Capital,
completed your foundation your undergraduate study. the JUStudyAtEase tuition loan program provides you with a
program you will progress Regardless of your financial situation: flexible financing option for your undergraduate study.
IN THREE STEPS
directly to year one of your How does it work?
chosen degree course.
We automatically determine if
Once you progress, you will receive your
you’re eligible for a scholarship.
JUStudyAtEase financing package which offers
to cover UP TO 100% OF YOUR TUITION.
The decision is based on your
academic skills and social The loan is ONLY REPAYABLE ONCE YOU’VE
commitment. GRADUATED AND ARE EARNING A SALARY
that exceeds a pre-determined amount
set-out in your financing package.
The scholarship DOES NOT NEED
TO BE REPAID. Continue your degree program at
Jacobs University and study at ease!
Scholarships are WORTH UP TO
€15,000 (UP TO 75% OF TUITION) Graduate and start your career.
In addition to your Merit Based Scholarship, all Brain Capital guarantees funding up to the amount listed
JUIC students upon progression are offered the under JUStudyAtEase in your financing package. You can
JUStudyAtEase tuition loan program. accept the full offer, a smaller amount, or no JUStudyAtEase
funding at all. It’s your choice.
HOW TO FINANCE YOUR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR Apply for our personalized, need-based financial aid program.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS We consider your and your family’s financial situation.
WITH JUSTUDYATEASE Our Student Financial Services team is happy to assist you! The amount of grant is determined based on your financial need.
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LIVING IN
BREMEN,
GERMANY
22 23WELCOME TO BREMEN BREMEN: MADE OF STARTS
Jacobs University is based in the north of ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE
Bremen in Germany – a city with a maritime Bremen is Germany’s eighth-largest industrial
atmosphere and 1,200 years of history. Home hub with over 350 high tech international
to about half a million people, it is easy to get brands based here within the aviation,
around the city and enjoy its high quality of aerospace, maritime and automotive
living. The historical market square is famous industries. You can find companies such as
for Bremen’s mascots, the Town Musicians Mercedes Benz, Airbus, the BLG Logistics
and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Group here. It’s been awarded the title “city
of science” in recognition of its optimal
Bremen is fast becoming a choice for combination of science and economics.
students because of its rich history, leading
universities and high standards of living.
TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION
BREMEN IS BOTH BIG AND SMALL A bustling, vibrant city where future innovation
meets historical buildings, palaces and parks.
Bremen is the 2nd largest city in Northern There’s a vast amount of impressive buildings
German after Hamburg with over 560,000 dotted around Marktplatz and outstanding
people living here. It is a relatively small city, innovative companies that you can see when
with a lot to offer, it’s easy to get around and you’re here. Be sure to visit Bremen’s oldest
is big enough to explore. district called the Schnoor quarter, here you’ll
find a maze of lanes lined with little 15th and
16th century houses.
SCHLESWIG-
HOLSTEIN
MECKLENBURG-
HAMBURG VORPOMMERN
BREMEN BRANDENBURG
1,200
LOWER SAXONY YEARS OF HISTORY
BERLIN
100%
SAXONY-
ANHALT
NORTH RHINE-
WESTPHALIA CULTURAL DIVERSITY
SAXONY
THURINGIA
HESSE
560,000
RHINELAND-
PALATINATE
RESIDENTS
SAARLAND
BADEN-
BAVARIA 37,000
WÜRTTEMBERG STUDENTS
24 25STUDYING
IN GERMANY
The German education system is well-structured and rigorous, producing some of the most
skilled students in the world. It’s no wonder why Germany is regularly ranked as one of the
most popular study destinations.
REASONS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHOOSE GERMANY
WORLD LEADING IN QUALITY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
TEACHING Students benefit from excellent career
Top pick for students who want to study abroad opportunities with 18 months job seeking
in Europe. Germany, a diverse country with visa after graduation. If you wish to look for
a great culture is ranked #1 in the world for work relating to your university degree after
quality of teaching and #3 in the world for graduation in Germany, you can! You must
country of choice for international university apply for a resident permit when seeking
students. (Educations.com/ StudyEU 2020) employment.
GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE EASILY EXPLORE GERMANY
As an international student in Germany you AND THE REST OF EUROPE
are allowed to work up to 120 full working Transportation in Germany is very cheap, in
days in a year with the potential of earning fact students get discounted tickets meaning
between 10 euros - 15 euros an hour. You you can travel and visit neighbouring and local
benefit from extra income, develop important cities like Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and more
life skills and it will look great on your CV to for a fraction of the price! France, Belgium,
future employers showcasing your motivation Switzerland and Denmark are all within easy
to work and study at the same time. reach by plane or train.
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STUDENT LIFE
AT JACOBS
28 29OUR STUDENT CAMPUS LIFE
COMMUNITY
Jacobs University is more than a place life and take care of their health and inter
to study; it is a place where everyone is personal, academic, and social well-being.
committed to create a homelike atmosphere As a Jacobs University student, you will have
and a feeling of belonging. A place where your own academic advisor who ensures that
close friendships develop regardless of you receive the best support possible when it
country or religion, not only between students comes to academic challenges and personal
but within the whole Jacobs community. development.
With students from more than 110 countries Our welcoming university culture combines
living on campus, we equally encourage state-of-the-art facilities, a fitness centre,
diversity in the University in ethnic, cultural, and a spacious campus green. Our campus
social, religious, political, and national offers everything to study, work, live and
background and in individual life style. relax and make your time with us a great and
inspirational experience.
We are committed to making our campus
and the colleges a comfortable and happy
“Home away from home”. Dedicated resident WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/
mentors, who live on campus with their own CAMPUS-LIFE
families, support our students in everyday
STUDENT EVENTS STUDENT CLUBS
An international campus offers a richness of Numerous student clubs ranging from arts to
activities that promise to excite and inspire. sports and community engagement open the
Countless student-driven events throughout door to students’ creativity, develop social and
the year invite you to explore cultural diversity, intercultural competencies and strengthen
from the brilliant Deepavali Festival of Lights mutual understanding between our campus
to the celebratory Lunar New Year, not and the local community. Clubs bring colour
to mention the Intercontinental Football and texture to life on campus, with many
Tournament or various Country Information initiating annual student-run events, such as
Days. Annual events such as the Jacobs Art Fest and Environmental Awareness Week.
Startup Competition, jacobsHack! or the
Women in Leadership Conference (WIL) allow
students to actively showcase their ideas
to university students and companies from
around the globe.
CAMPUS LIFE
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32 33ACCOMMODATION
On our residential campus, four modern STUDENT SERVICES
colleges provide attractive housing options. Jacobs University is dedicated to creating a
Our dorms are equipped with all essential safe and attractive learning environment
furniture. Each college has its own servery where everyone receives the support services
with international cuisines, as well as study they need to perform at their best. Campus
areas, group meeting rooms and recreational Services enhance a student’s work, study and
lounges. Students may easily walk from their leisure. From counselling and career services,
college to lecture halls, research laboratories, to dining and financial options, students will
sports facilities, the theatre, cinema, student have the ample resources to grow and thrive.
bar and café. Bonds are quickly formed within
home colleges and among college mates, All IFY students in their first year of study will
forging long-lasting relationships and sharing be required to live on campus.
a spirit that is clearly felt during sports
games, art competitions, and other rally
events across campus. JACOBS UNIVERSITY
RESDENTIAL COLLEGES
ROOMS ON CAMPUS WITH SHARED BATHROOM FACILITIES
KRUPP COLLEGE MERCATOR COLLEGE
Accommodating 260 students Accommodating 191 students
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THE INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION YEAR
36 37INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION YEAR
At Jacobs University International College, we know the importance of personal
growth; this is why we have developed the International Foundation Year (IFY)
which in addition to strong academic focus offers a personal development program
that will help you flourish at Jacobs University.
SUBJECTS:
LIVE UP TO YOUR POTENTIAL!
The Jacobs University International College provides an excellent mix of general skills and domain
Computer Industrial Natural Social
specifics to prepare its graduates with the tools required to enter university and immediately hit Business
Science Engineering Sciences Sciences
the right rhythm. Representatives of Jacobs University are part of the Joint Academic Board and
not only make sure that the quality of the education is at the level you would expect from Jacobs
University, but that the fit between the JUIC program and the Bachelor programs at Jacobs
University is snug and aimed to support students to live up to their potential.
Success in education depends on the interaction of many factors and yet, each trajectory is as Through a combination of core modules and subject-specific study, you will develop the skills
individual as the person that enrols in school, in college, at university, and beyond. Learning you need to continue to succeed in university life. The IFY offers you five subjects to choose
never stops. Thus, it is important to focus not only on the basics, such as language or math, or from, and these subjects provide you with a route into a degree at Jacobs University.
the specifics, of the various tracks, covering areas as diverse as the social sciences, business
administration, computer science, industrial engineering, or the natural sciences, but it is about Alongside your subject-specific modules you will also study a combination of core modules that
learning to learn. This will not stop, even if a degree is an important junction, the path continues. are designed to enhance your academic and personal skills:
Good education is aware of the long-term evolution of interests, skills, and personality.
Jacobs University International College is designed to be an important element in this process.
CORE MODULES: PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
I am looking forward to welcoming the new JUIC students on the Jacobs campus, ready to take English for Academic Purposes (Generic) These programs provide you with an initial
their next steps in an international, challenging, and exciting environment. period of intensive English language training
nglish for Academic Purposes
E
(Subject specific) and assessments. This academic English
support is delivered over 6 or 12 weeks.
PROF. DR. ARVID KAPPAS Basic or Advanced Mathematics
The number of weeks you complete will
DEAN Digital Literacy depend on your current English level.
SATs Preparation
ersonal Development
P
(delivered throughout the Program)
38 39THE RIGHT
PATHWAY FOR YOU
Depending on your academic and personal development goals, you can choose from one of the CONTINUATION DEGREES BSc Earth and Environmental Sciences
following pathways: The IFY offers you a route towards a degree BSc Physics
with Jacobs University in subjects ranging BA Global Economics and Management
from the natural sciences, mathematics BA International Business Administration
FOCUSED PATHWAY ORIENTATION PATHWAY and engineering to the social sciences and
You know what degree program you would like You are unsure of what to study and would like economics. BA Society, Media and Politics
to study at Jacobs University and our focused to explore a variety of subjects so you can make A International Relations: Politics
B
pathway will prepare you for your studies. the right choice for yourself. You will be able BSc Mathematics and History
With subject-specific modules that will build to select a different subject each semester. BSc Computer Science Sc Integrated Social and Cognitive
B
your foundation of knowledge and give you a Psychology
head start on the academic skills you will 1. In your first semester you can choose BSc Electrical and Computer Engineering
need to know. modules from different subject areas BSc Robotics and Intelligent Systems
BSc Industrial Engineering & Management Please note: To continue directly onto
2. In your second semester you can choose
1. Choose your subject your chosen degree program with Jacobs
modules from up to three subject areas BSc Biochemistry and Cell Biology University, you will need to successfully
2. Study subject modules over two semesters 3. D
uring your second semester you will BSc Chemistry and Biotechnology complete the International Foundation Year
3. Successfully complete your program choose your degree program Sc Medicinal Chemistry and
B and have achieved a minimum score of 1050
4. P
rogress directly onto year one of your 4. S
uccessfully complete your program Chemical Biology in a SAT/ACT/TestAS.
chosen degree 5. P
rogress directly onto year one of your
chosen degree
40 41CORE
MODULES
Our core modules have been designed to complement your subject specific studies
and place great importance on your personal and academic development.
YOU WILL STUDY A COMBINATION OF THESE MODULES
THROUGHOUT YOUR INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR:
ENGLISH FOR This module strengthens your English language abilities in all four language
ACADEMIC skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and improves your academic
PURPOSES study skills. In your first semester, this module is generic, covering all subjects.
(10 CREDITS) In your second semester you will focus on your particular subject area.
BASIC OR Upon joining the program, you will be given a Mathematics placement
ADVANCED test which will determine whether you take the basic or advanced
MATHEMATICS route. Both are designed to develop your skills around mathematics and
(5 CREDITS) statistics.
This module is delivered in the first semester and enables you to develop your
DIGITAL basic IT skills such as using Microsoft Office. It also helps you to develop your
LITERACY research and evaluative skills through appropriate use of the internet. You will
(5 CREDITS) also learn how to use the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and social media
as a tool to communicate effectively with your tutors and fellow students.
This is a non-credit bearing part of your studies. If you are not already
SATS academically qualified for entry to Jacobs University then you will need
PREPARATION to take the SATs. This module provides you with training for the SATs that
you will need to take before progressing to the University.
This module is delivered throughout your studies. It has been specially designed
PERSONAL to help you understand what is expected of you on the program and enable you
DEVELOPMENT to mature into your studies. It also provides you with general skills which not
(10 CREDITS) only pave the way for success academically but which are also skills for life,
related to the professional standards required in the world of employment.
42 43BUSINESS
This pathway prepares you with the necessary
foundation to pursue a future in business.
DURATION:
A career in business can cover a range of
fields from management and accounting to T WO SEMESTERS (one year)
marketing and human resource management.
You can also gain practical and professional
business skills which enhance your START DATES:
employability for the job market.
SEPTEMBER I JANUARY
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:
FOUNDATION BUSINESS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS:
This module provides you with a general This module aims to introduce you to the BA Global Economics and Management
introduction to the study of business by basic mechanics and processes of financial BA International Business Administration
introducing the different aspects a firm has accounting in both theory and practice,
to cope with such as organisation, strategic including bookkeeping. It further helps you
management, financial management, marketing, to understand the importance of financial
human resource management, business accounting procedures and the resulting
processes, corporate social responsibility, financial statements for running a business. Top Ranked in 2020 Center for Higher Education
TOP CHE
and legal foundations. The module covers the RANKED
CHE Ranking Development (CHE)
different types of businesses, from start-ups,
over small and medium sized companies to FOUNDATION ECONOMICS Global Economics and Center for Higher Education
CHE
multinational enterprises. Management Development (CHE) Ranking
This module introduces you to political
economy, macroeconomics and reports on more than 300
microeconomics, and their differences. International Business universities, colleges, and
STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND The module considers economic aspects of Administration technical colleges. In addition to
THE SOCIAL SCIENCES production, distribution and consumption criteria such as subjects, teaching
This module builds on prior studies of of goods and services, introduces the idea of #6 Teaching in the Economics quality, and research, the rankings
Mathematics at high school. The module covers markets as places for economic transactions, department also gather feedback from students
mathematical calculation, statistical methods, including supply and demand, and explains THE Young University about studying at the various
as well as presentation and interpretation the role of money in a society. Ranking 2019 institutions.
skills of statistical data. It helps you to develop
critical skills in assessing the reliability of data
that is presented to you.
44 45COMPUTER SCIENCE
This pathway gives you a great start to a future
career in computer science. You will learn the
DURATION:
fundamentals of computer programing, coding,
mathematics and technology. Computer science T WO SEMESTERS (one year)
lies at the core of all modern industries and
plays a major role. A career in computer science
can lead to positions within an IT department START DATES:
or several other professions such as software
SEPTEMBER I JANUARY
developer, computer analyst, software engineer
and many more.
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROBLEM SOLVING DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS: STUDENT TEAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY
PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON 3 This module aims to introduce you to the BSc Mathematics PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN
This module introduces you to the process of notion of problem solving employing a range BSc Computer Science INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING
programming. The general principles of the of techniques and including using computer
BSc Electrical and Computer Engineering COMPETITIONS. THE STUDENT-
Python 3 programming language are outlined applications. It provides you with a basic
and then you will develop your programming understanding of algorithms and their BSc Robotics and Intelligent Systems ORGANISED JACOBSHACK! HACKATHON
skills by learning to program using Python uses and with the additional experience ATTRACTS PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL
3. The teaching approach will involve some of developing and using simple software OVER EUROPE, WITH SPONSORSHIPS
theory and trouble-shooting sessions but will programs in Python 3 to help solve particular
BY AMAZON, FACEBOOK, GITHUB,
feature a significant number of hours engaged problems. The overall aim is to develop Learning Experience
in the practical work involved in learning and transferable skills which will benefit you as #10 GOOGLE, SKYSCANNER AND TWILIO.
European U-Multirank 2018
working with Python 3. you progress in your studies.
MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS
COMPUTER SCIENCE This module introduces you to the structure
This module builds on the core module and components of a computer system and
of Mathematics offered during the first the key components and responsibilities of an
semester. It provides you with a grounding operating system. This will provide a useful
in mathematical structures and techniques and practical grounding for further studies.
commonly used to describe, analyse and
reason about data structures and algorithms.
It also introduces you to the mathematical
foundations of computing systems.
46 47INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
This pathway is the first stage of your journey to
the Industrial Engineering & Management (IEM)
DURATION:
degree program at Jacobs University. The IEM
program prepares graduates for a career at the T WO SEMESTERS (one year)
intersection of management and engineering.
For students who dream of a future leading
industrial and trade enterprises, engineering START DATES:
research or education, this program opens the
SEPTEMBER I JANUARY
door to a wide range of engaging career paths.
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:
FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS: CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS AND SCM This module will teach you how to apply BSc Industrial Engineering & Management DEVELOPMENT (CHE) RANKING
This module introduces you to the fundamentals basic rules and techniques of integral and REPORTS ON MORE THAN
of industrial engineering as these apply to the differential calculus. You will study number
300 UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES,
practical problems of logistics in a business systems, integers, rational and real numbers,
context. You will learn how business manage examples of the use of the functions of two AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES.
their supply chains on which they all depend. variables, probability and statistics, including IN ADDITION TO CRITERIA SUCH
Top Ranked in 2020
You will learn the definitions of the basic histograms, standard deviation and normal AS SUBJECTS, TEACHING QUALITY,
TOP CHE Ranking for support at
terms which will help you to understand the and binomial distribution, and the definition RANKED
the beginning of studies AND RESEARCH, THE RANKINGS
efforts which companies make to manage the and operation of matrices and vectors.
interconnected networks of individuals and Center for Higher Education ALSO GATHER FEEDBACK FROM
suppliers responsible for product or service Development (CHE) STUDENTS ABOUT STUDYING AT
creation, procurement, manufacturing assembly FOUNDATION ECONOMICS
THE VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS.
and the flow of materials and products from the This module introduces you to political
point of origin to the point of consumption. economy, macroeconomics and
microeconomics, and their differences.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING The module considers economic aspects
This module aims to introduce you to the of production, distribution and consumption
basic mechanics and processes of financial of goods and services, introduces the idea
accounting in both theory and practice, of markets as places for economic
including bookkeeping. It further helps you transactions, including supply and demand,
to understand the importance of financial and explains the role of money in a society.
accounting procedures and the resulting
financial statements for running a business.
48 49NATURAL SCIENCES
This pathway is your route to a choice of
degree programs with the department of Life
DURATION:
Sciences & Chemistry at Jacobs University.
Each program is designed to equip you with T WO SEMESTERS (one year)
the theory and practical skills for a rewarding
career across many different industries. You
could explore opportunities in forensic science START DATES:
and environmental science to chemistry and
SEPTEMBER I JANUARY
aerospace engineering.
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:
FOUNDATION BIOLOGY FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS: JACOBS UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF
This module revises high school material, and This module provides you with an introduction BSc Biochemistry and Cell Biology THE FEW UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFERS
provides you with an understanding of cell to post-High School studies in Chemistry BSc Chemistry and Biotechnology THIS TAILORED AND DESIRABLE
structure and function, of how information and to provide a stimulating learning
Sc Medicinal Chemistry and
B COMBINATION OF CHEMISTRY AND
flows through a cell and the basic principles environment in which to pass on knowledge
Chemical Biology BIOTECHNOLOGY.
of metabolism. You are also provided with an and understanding of the basic and more
introduction to the organisation and integration advanced theoretical principles of the subject. BSc Earth and Environmental Sciences
of physiological processes in nature but with There is an emphasis throughout the module BSc Physics
a particular reference to animals and with an on Organic Chemistry and on its impact
emphasis on mammalian, especially human through practical applications on society.
physiology. You will consider a number of
physiological processes including the cardio-
vascular, respiratory and digestive systems. FUNDAMENTALS OF
Life Sciences
THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES TOP
200 The World University
This module provides you with an Ranking 2019
PURE MATHEMATICS understanding of materials, solids and fluids,
Physical Sciences
This module revises high school material, heat and gases and the structure of the TOP
300 THE World University
strengthens understanding of fundamental atom. In addition, you are introduced to a
Ranking 2019
principles and prepares you to use mathematical basic knowledge of earth sciences, geology,
language appropriately and understand meteorology and oceanography.
mathematical notation, conventions and units.
You will learn how a knowledge of Mathematics
significantly underpins all the work they will
carry out in their scientific studies.
50 51SOCIAL SCIENCES
This pathway introduces you to the world of social
sciences. You will learn about the society we live
in, individual behaviour and what makes us who DURATION:
we are. The field of social sciences offers a variety T WO SEMESTERS (one year)
of career routes from positions in government to
counselling and human resource management.
You can also continue to study at master’s level.
At Jacobs University about 60% of students enter START DATES:
prestigious graduate schools such as Oxford, SEPTEMBER I JANUARY
Cambridge, London School of Economics, Harvard,
Johns Hopkins, Georgetown and Sciences Po.
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES:
INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUNDATION ECONOMICS DEGREE RECOMMENDATIONS: THE SOCIETY, MEDIA AND POLITICS
SOCIAL SCIENCES This module introduces you to political BA Society, Media and Politics PROGRAM HAS THE LARGEST ALUMNI
This module introduces you to the study of economy, macroeconomics and International Relations:
BA COMMUNITY AT JACOBS – WHICH
societies, their relation to individuals within microeconomics, and their differences. Politics and History COMES IN HANDY WHEN EXPLORING
them and the interaction between the The module considers economic aspects of
BSc Integrated Social and JOB OPPORTUNITIES OR JUST MAKING
individuals themselves. You consider which production, distribution and consumption of
Cognitive Psychology
modern subject areas class as ‘social sciences’, goods and services, introduces the idea of CONTACTS WORLDWIDE.
in particular, Sociology, Economics, Political markets as places for economic transactions,
Science, Psychology and Anthropology. including supply and demand, and explains
the role of money in a society.
TOP
Teaching in the Psychology
STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS 3 department
AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY THE Young University Ranking
This module builds on prior studies of This module introduces you to the main 2019
Mathematics at high school. The module theoretical approaches to Psychology and
covers mathematical calculation, statistical considers its historical development as a field TOP Teaching in the subject “History”
4 THE Young University Ranking
methods, as well as presentation and of study. You are made aware of key ideas and
interpretation skills of statistical data. It helps concepts. The areas on which this module 2019
you to develop critical skills in assessing the focuses are Social, Cognitive, Developmental
reliability of data that is presented to you. and Biological Psychology. Research methods
and related ethical considerations are
introduced.
52 53CONTINUING YOUR DEGREE 3C MODEL
AT JACOBS UNIVERSITY
Once you have successfully completed your THE JACOBS TRACK
foundation year, you will continue onto your YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
C C C
Our education is not only about building
chosen degree with Jacobs University. academic skills. We prepare our students
to think beyond disciplines with a global,
The University offers a broad spectrum of socially-responsible mindset – because we
interdisciplinary study programs ranging believe well-rounded thinkers are better
from the natural sciences, mathematics equipped for success throughout life. That is
and engineering to the social sciences and
economics. Class sizes are small and for
why the Jacobs Track, that runs parallel to the CHOICE CORE CAREER
disciplinary modules across all study years, is
each student a professor acts as a personal an integral part of all study programs.
mentor and academic advisor. You are actively
involved in research from your first year of It encompasses:
study at the University.
Methods and Skills modules The first study year In this second year At the core of this
Interdisciplinary “Big Questions” modules is characterised by of study you take third-year program
THE 3C PROGRAM STRUCTURE Language modules broad, interdisciplinary in-depth, discipline- is a mandatory
Jacobs University study programs are education that builds specific CORE modules. internship, providing
C ommunity Impact Project
based on European Higher Education Area on and extends your Building on the you with first-hand
regulations. All study programs adhere to the university entrance introductory CHOICE practical experience
European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), qualifications. You select modules and applying in a professional
which facilitates credit transfer between introductory modules the foundational environment. As an
academic institutions. The three-year from the CHOICE area methods and skills alternative, you can
undergraduate program involves six semesters of a variety of programs. acquired so far, these apply for the start-up
of study worth a total of 180 ECTS credits. The combination of modules expand and option and develop
CHOICE modules deepen your critical a business plan for
The curricular structure follows an innovative provides flexibility and understanding of your own company.
and student-centered module scheme – allows you to change key theories – and You may also choose
the 3C Model – which groups the curriculum your major after the build career-focused from ample study
into three overarching themes: Choice, Core first year of studies. knowledge of current abroad options. The
and Career. best practices. fifth semester provides
For the majority of specialisation modules
study programs, you that incorporate the
may also choose to latest research in each
incorporate a minor area of study. The sixth
study track to diversify semester is dedicated
your undergraduate to fostering meaningful
education. research experience by
involving you in an
extended Bachelor
thesis project.
54 556
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CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
56 57TAILOR-MADE CAREER PATHS
SUPPORT
A Jacobs education goes beyond disciplinary knowledge, preparing students with the TOP TEN EMPLOYERS
skills and competencies for employability in their dream career. Our comprehensive OF JACOBS ALUMNI
career services provide guidance through all stages of a student’s development as they Google Microsoft
grow to become the responsible leaders of tomorrow. Roche KPMG
Accenture Daimler
Barry Callebaut SAP
Amazon McKinsey
CAREER SERVICES CENTRE
The Jacobs University Career Services
Centre offers individual counselling, CV TOP DESTINATIONS
checks and mock interviews, as well as FOR GRADUATE STUDIES Cornel Amariei studied Electrical
internship research support, professional Engineering and Computer Sciences.
Columbia University
skills seminars and workshops. During his studies, he invented the “lumen”
Harvard University glasses for the visually impaired, which
Humboldt-Universität put him on the Forbes “30 under 30”
COUNSELING Massachusetts Institute of Technology list in Europe. Today he works as Head
Career orientation of Innovation at Continental in Munich,
Rotterdam School of Management
where he directs innovative eMobility,
Application check Stanford University automated driving, vehicle architecture
E TH Zürich and smart connectivity projects.
London School of Economics
TRAINING
University of Oxford
ock interviews
M
University of Cambridge
“NOW, WHEN I SEE A
Online tutorials
& CV tool
RECRUITMENT EVENTS PROBLEM, I CAN LOOK
Interactive events such as the annual
Career Fair and the Alumni Homecoming AT IT FROM A WHOLE
EXPERIENCE
connect students with leading global,
NEW SET OF ANGLES,
93%
national and local companies and institutions.
Internship program In addition, Jacobs University hosts special
on-campus recruiting events led by
WHICH I WAS NOT ABLE
Job portal FEEL WELL PREPARED
multinational players, such as Facebook,
FOR A FURTHER STUDY TO DO BEFORE.”
Microsoft, AB InBev, EON, McKinsey,
AFTER GRADUATION Cornel Amariei,
Accenture, Roche, Citrix and Google.
NETWORKING Romania, Class of 2015
mployer career
E
events WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/
40 MY JACOBS EXPERIENCE:
EMPLOYABILITY ALUMNI START-UPS CORNEL AMARIEI
Alumni community
WORLDWIDE
58 59A GLOBAL NETWORK
OF ALUMNI
With over 800 registered members – growing more every day – the Alumni Association
works very closely with the University on a host of projects that not only help the
network grow and develop, but also create new opportunities for students.
THE JACOBS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jacobs alumni are located all over the world
and are searchable in the Alumni Association
Membership Portal. Projects like the Alumni
Mentoring Program, Homecoming and career
events on campus allow for alumni to share with
students career opportunities and advise for
further development. The Alumni Association also
works together each year to raise funds to award
a scholarship to a student in need who otherwise
would not have received financial support.
CAREER ADVICE FROM ALUMNI
TO FUTURE STUDENTS
60 617
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START YOUR
APPLICATION
62 63Italy Diploma di superamento dell’ Achieving a minimum passing grade
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
esame di stato conclusivo dei
corsi di studio di
Jordan General Secondary Education Achieving a minimum passing grade
Certificate relevant to chosen stream of study
Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Achieving a minimum grade of C+
Below is a list of region-specific academic ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Education (KCSE)
requirements for JUIC. These requirements IFY: CEFR B2 or IELTS 5.5
are indicative only and subject to change. Malaysia Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Achieving a minimum passing grade
IFY + 6 WEEK PSE: CEFR B1 or IELTS 4.5
Morocco Baccalauréat de Achieving a minimum passing grade
We accept students from over 60 regions IFY + 12 WEEK PSE: CEFR A2 or IELTS 4.0
l’Enseignement Secondaire
worldwide. If your region or qualification
is not listed please contact our Admissions Pakistan Higher Secondary School Successful completion with a minimum
team who will be happy to provide you with Certificate of 50%
this information.
Portugal Certificado Nivel Secundario Achieving a minimum passing grade
de Educacao + Direccao Geral
YOU CAN CONTACT US AT do Ensino Superior
FOUNDATIONYEAR@JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE Russia Attestat o srednem (polnom) Achieving a minimum passing grade
obscem obrazovanii
South Africa Matriculation Certificate Successfully pass and graduate
REGION NAME OF QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
South Korea Secondary school leaving In the subject and grade overview of the
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate A minimum of 50% of the maximum grade certificate (with overview of secondary school leaving certificate a
as an Overall Grade subjects and grades/transcript) continuous attendance of the following
together with University subjects in grades 10-12 with passing grades
China High School Diploma after High School Diploma after 12 school years entrance examination must be proven: mother tongue, foreign
12 years / National College combined with Certificate of Study from language, mathematics and natural sciences
Entrance Examination (Gaokao) a recognised Chinese university. / Pass
In the university entrance examination the
the Gaokao with the score necessary for
following result must be achieved: an average
admission to the 211 project universities
“Stanine” score between 1.0 and 4.4
Egypt General Secondary Education School report must show that the applicant
Certificate has passed these examination subjects: Thailand Higher Certificate of Education In addition to the certificate, an official
(Education as teacher for the English-language summary of subjects
Arabic, 1st Foreign Language, 2nd Foreign
“lower secondary stream”) and grades or a Thai-language summary
Language and chosen stream relevant
of subjects and grades with a German
subjects. Applicants are required to have
translation must be submitted
achieved at least 60% of the maximum
grade as an overall grade
Ukraine Svidoctvo pro zdobuttja povnoji Achieving a minimum passing grade
zahal’noji serednoji osvity (from
France Diplomas du Baccalaureat Achieving a minimum passing grade
2019) / Atestat pro povnu
General
zahal’nu serednju osvitu (till
2018)
Hong Kong HKDSE Hong Kong Diploma The following subjects must be documented
of Secondary Education in the certificate: Chinese language,
English language, Mathematics, Liberal Uzbekistan Akademik litsey diplomi / Achieving a minimum passing grade
Diploma of Academic Lyceum
Studies
2 further, independent general education Vietnam Bang Trung Hoc Pho Thong Higher education entrance examination
subjects Ban or Giay Chung Nhan with 15 points or better (until 2014) or
All subjects must have passed at least a national secondary school examination
“Level 3” grade (from 2015) with 24 points or better or
national secondary school examination
India Standard XII Minimum overall percentage of 50% (from 2017) with 36 points or better plus
proof of enrollment
64 65DATES AND FEES
PROGRAM PROGRAM TRANSITION TO
INTAKE
STARTS ENDS JACOBS UNIVERSITY
September August April
September 2022
2021 2021 2022
January January August
September 2022
2022 2022 2022
FEES ONCE YOU'VE COMPLETED THE IFY YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
*IFY students are not eligible until they have progressed to their first undergraduate year.
TUITION COST/YEAR ACCOMMODATION &
€ 20,000 LIVING EXPENSES/YEAR € 8,000 SCHOLARSHIPS
The total cost of the foundation year is € 28,000. This amount includes all costs associated with
the program, including tuition fees, room and board, a semester ticket for local transportation, Once you’ve successfully completed your
foundation program you will automatically
exam fees, and the following benefits:
receive a merit-based scholarship upon
WORTH UP TO 75%
progression. This scholarship is towards
OF YOUR TUITION
Academic advising for a smooth The remainder of your degree studies will be
transition to higher education payable to Jacobs University and you can find your Jacobs University tuition costs.
SAT test preparation and registration more information about undergraduate study
fees here
Residential colleges with modern
single rooms THE JUSTUDYATEASE – TUITION LOAN PROGRAM
In-college cafeterias with full board WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/
STUDY/UNDERGRADUATE/
ully equipped recreation centre and
F FEES-FINANCES
multimedia rooms In cooperation with Jacobs University’s
Orientation week to facilitate your
partner Brain Capital, the JUStudyAtEase OFFERS UP TO 100%
arrival to Jacobs University
tuition loan program provides you with a OF YOUR TUITION
flexible financing option for your studies.
Host-family program
24/7 security service on university campus
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW JACOBS UNIVERSITY PROVIDES
SUPPORT FOR YOUR EDUCATION VISIT PAGES 20–21
66 67ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Applying for the IFY at JUIC is easy!
To get started, submit your online
TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION,
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
7 STAGES AFTER YOU SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION
application at:
Copy of original STAGE 1: CHECK DOCUMENTS AND STAGE 5: FINAL PAYMENT
WWW.JACOBS-UNIVERSITY.DE/ high school certificate QUALIFICATIONS Advance payment of remaining fees will
IFY-APPLY-FEES and transcripts of We will carefully review your application, be required prior to arrival.
the last 2-3 years check if you submitted all necessary
documents and if you are eligible to apply to
the program. STAGE 6: SIGN YOUR STUDENT
Official recommendation CONTRACT
letter from a high school Your student contract contains all
counselor or a teacher STAGE 2: ISSUE ADMISSION DECISION relevant rights and obligations that will
on letterheaded paper Assuming your application is successful, we tie you to Jacobs University. Review your
will send you a conditional offer of a place in individualised version of the student
the program. contract very carefully, sign it and send
A personal motivation it back.
statement
STAGE 3: ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM
To accept a place in the program, you will STAGE 7: PREPARE YOUR ARRIVAL
Proof of English language need to submit the enrollment confirmation Log onto your VIP page to learn more
proficiency; form and pay a deposit. The Offer Letter will about all the necessary steps to go through
contain the deposit amount. for a smooth start at Jacobs University!
minimum score of
Get information about your German health
65 on the TOEFL iBT / insurance, fill out the housing survey,
STAGE 4: APPLY FOR VISA let us know about your arrival date, and
5.5 on the IELTS (UK) /
You will then need to apply for your visa if much more.
46 on the Pearson PTE applicable. With your admission letter, you
Academic or the Cambridge are provided with a visa letter “Zulassungs
Certificate (FCE) / bescheid” which you will need to complete
your visa application. Students who require
90 on the Duolingo
a visa for Germany should apply as soon as
English test
possible as the visa process can take up to
90 days. Our visa specialists are also here to
guide you and support you during the process.
The Education
History Form
68 69VISA ADVICE CONTACT US
If you plan to study JUIC in Germany and you are not an EU/EEA citizen, you will need to apply If you would like to know more or if you have any questions, please contact us today
for a student visa from the respective German mission in your country (or nearest location) – we would love to hear from you!
before travelling.
Visa applications can take up to 90 days to German Missions: Whatsapp / WeChat: +49 151 142 67 805 Address:
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Please also note that students from the Skype: foundationyear 28759 Bremen, Germany
following countries among others currently
do not require a visa for entering Germany: Email: foundationyear@jacobs-university.de
Andorra, Australia, Brazil, El Salvador, Documents required are likely to include:
Honduras, Israel, Japan, Canada, Monaco, Valid passport Online: jacobs-university.de/ify
San Marino, South Korea, USA, Switzerland,
Certificate confirming health insurance
all EU and EEA countries.
Evidence of financial means
E
vidence of acceptance into your chosen FOLLOW US
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS university/degree (your Formal Offer Letter)
You will need to provide a number of E
vidence of your academic and language
documents to support your visa application. @JACOBSUNIVERSITY
qualifications
Examples of what you will need to provide are
You will need to evidence that you are able to
below, however, we recommend checking the
finance your study and living expenses for the
website of the relevant German mission in
duration of your studies with us in Germany. /JACOBS.UNIVERSITY
your country as requirements may vary.
VISA ISSUANCE
Processing times will vary per country, but
/JACOBSUNI
it can sometimes take up to 90 days. It's
important that you apply as soon as possible.
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