You can expect information sessions and information stands on the topics of studying and internships abroad.
In the Student Lounge, you will meet former exchange students and current visiting students from our partner universities, who will help you prepare for your stay abroad with their own experiences and practical tips.
We are excited to welcome 160 exchange students from the EU and beyond to the University of Bremen for the winter semester! On Monday, September 22, a welcome breakfast was held with Mandy Boehnke, Vice President for International Affairs, Academic Qualification, and Diversity, and the team from the International Office.
As an international university, we welcome people from over 100 nations to our campus. They enrich our teaching and research and make a significant contribution to our success. Studying at the University of Bremen offers a wide range of international experiences and is globally networked. We support all members in getting involved in internationalisation and shaping it together.
The internationalisation of the University of Bremen is institutionally strengthened by over 400 partnerships and membership of the YUFE and YERUN networks. Our Mission Statement of targeted, qualitative internationalisation includes:
In addition to counselling and information services, the International Office also organises various events, workshops and international visits.
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The kompass team at the International Office has developed a very special spice mix together with Bremer Gewürzhandel. You can watch the creation of the dip here.
The Foundation of the University of Bremen offers the World Youth Forum Grant, a scholarship for a study or research term (max. 6 months) at the University of Bremen in Northern Germany. The grant is open to South African master’s students in their final year and early-stage PhD candidates, preferably in cultural or social sciences and with a focus on areas such as Critical Diversity Studies, Postcolonial Studies in European–African entanglements, Environmental Humanities or Contradiction Studies.
The grant covers a monthly stipend for living costs and accommodation, a return economy flight from South Africa to Bremen, registration fees at the University of Bremen, health insurance, and a three-week intensive German language course at the beginning of the summer term.
Applications (in English) must be submitted via the online application form by 30 November 2025; If you have any further questions, you can find more information here or send an email to wyfg@uni-bremen.de.
In order to enable the university's researchers to pursue more extensive projects in the spirit of internationalization, the Rectorate provides additional funds each year through an Internationalization Fund.
Funding is provided exclusively for projects that are suitable for providing impetus for longer-term internationalization projects in teaching, research and transfer. The measures must be expected to have sustainable effects that go beyond the one-time activity and must be described in detail in the application.
Here you will find currently advertised DAAD programmes and ongoing DAAD project funding programmes. The regular call dates are the beginning of April, mid-June and the beginning of October.
DAAD project funding programmes
Hilde Domin Programme
The Hilde Domin Programme by the DAAD is aimed at particularly vulnerable students and doctoral candidates worldwide who are unable to begin or continue their studies in their home countries due to political or personal persecution. The programme’s goal is to enable these individuals to pursue a degree or doctorate in Germany with a full scholarship. The funding covers study stays at state-recognised universities in Germany and includes both financial support and additional measures to help with academic and personal integration.
Nomination and selection process:
Potential candidates cannot apply for the Hilde Domin Program independently, but must be nominated by the head of an institution. Nominations can only be submitted online.
The DAAD reviews the nominations received and invites suitable candidates to apply via the DAAD's online application portal. The selection process involves an assessment of the candidate's vulnerability and academic performance. The final selection of candidates is made by an independent selection committee appointed by the DAAD.
Important note:
Please read the official FAQs of the Hilde Domin Programme carefully before applying to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria: https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/faqs_de_2025_06.pdf
The University of Bremen pays special attention to our group of international students again this year by awarding the DAAD Prize. The prize is endowed with 1000� and is intended to honor special academic achievements and social commitment.
Target group:
Requirements:
The letter of recommendation should include the following:
Only all university teachers and lecturers can submit proposals until October 22, 2025 in the form of a letter of recommendation to Erika St?ver, International Office: maife.wandemberg@vw.uni-bremen.de. Of course, all other university members and close associates are invited to participate in finding a candidate. Students who already receive a DAAD scholarship and exchange students cannot be nominated.
We offer students and teaching staff members a wide range of opportunities to stay abroad: whether within Europe via the ERASMUS programme, outside Europe at one of our partner universities worldwide or on your own initiative at the university of your choice abroad. You can find more information about study, internships, teaching or research stays here:
The University of Bremen has over 400 international cooperation agreements, of which around three quarters are in Europe and one quarter outside. These agreements enable student exchanges and joint research and are usually assigned to specific faculties or institutions. There are also university-wide and strategic partnerships. One important network is the YUFE Alliance, which contributes to the internationalisation of the university. Further information can be found here:
Research and study at our excellent science location - for a guest stay or long-term: Researchers and prospective students can use the following pages to orientate themselves for their stay at the University of Bremen and find the various services:
In the YUFE European University Alliance, the University of Bremen works for a strong Europe and a union of solidarity and cooperation. YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) aims to network ten young universities in Europe and to implement joint projects in the fields of education, research and innovation as well as to strengthen exchanges at all levels (students, academics, administration) with our European partners. With various pilot projects such as the YUFE Bachelor's degree, YUFE4Postdocs and the YUFE Staff Journey, YUFE is developing new standards and innovative models for how universities in Europe can systematically grow together.
