To mark the 40th anniversary of the partnership between Dickinson College, USA, and the University of Bremen, a series of celebrations took place from June 2 to 4, 2025, featuring numerous official events. Highlights included an alumni reunion on the university campus, the ceremonial inauguration of the new Dickinson Chair at the Domshof, and a public lecture by President John Jones (Dickinson College) at the Schütting, which was attended by around 100 guests. The guests met with representatives of the University of Bremen, the city hall, and the US diplomatic corps.
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40 years of partnership with Dickinson College
kompass Community day 15.05.2025
The kompass Community day organized by the International Office with a large participation of the international student communities was a great success. In spring-like weather, we spent the afternoon with a sports rally, the opening of the new barefoot path and many activities of the student communities. Special highlights were the photo box and the delicious buffet. We would like to thank everyone involved and look forward to further joint projects.
FreeShop 2025
The FreeShop, which took place on Friday, April 4, is one of the welcome events at the university at the start of the semester. Around 100 newly arrived students and researchers were able to stock up on practical everyday items and talk to each other at the outdoor World Café. Not only did we receive hundreds of boxes of donations in kind from university staff in the run-up to the event, Bremen residents also brought a number of donations. The event also took place in collaboration with the Senior Citizens (a group of senior students at the Academy for Continuing Education), who also donated some bicycles, for example. We would like to thank all donors!
Welcome Breakfast
On Monday, 17.03.2025, the welcome breakfast for the new exchange students took place in the canteen. Around 75 students from various partner universities took part in order to get to know each other and gain initial impressions and information. The Vice-Rector Dr. Mandy Boehnke and the Head of the International Office, Dr. Marejke Baethge, warmly welcomed the newcomers.
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Our Profile
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:
- Continuous development of the university, its members and partnerships
- Individual, institutional and social added value
- Sustainable cooperation with international partners, taking into account social responsibility, contexts and effects, with the aim of jointly addressing global challenges
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Our Activities
In addition to counselling and information services, the International Office also organises various events, workshops and international visits.
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Do you already know the Uni Curry Dip?
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.
Current Calls for Applications / Application Deadlines
Internationalization Fund
The application is open until 15 August 2025.
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.
DAAD Scholarships and Funding Programs
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
New Kibbutz – Internships in Israeli Start-ups (DAAD)
The DAAD programme “New Kibbutz” supports students from German universities completing internships in Israeli start-ups and innovation centres.
Target group: Bachelor’s and master’s students enrolled at German universities
Duration: Internships from 56 days to 6 months
Funding: Monthly scholarship rate, travel allowance, and insurance contribution
Applications are possible throughout the year, but must be submitted no later than 46 days before the internship start date.
Further information can be found directly in the DAAD scholarship database:
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Varied Stays Abroad
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:
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International Co-Operations
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:
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Staying in the Hanseatic City of Bremen
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:
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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.
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