kompass - FAQ

Information and offers for German and international students

Are you interested in kompass - forum international?

You can also meet the kompass-community at our “meet & eat” in the refectory (Mensa/boulevard) for lunch or just to talk. Our meeting point is every Tuesday at 12:30 o’clock in front of “Café Kultur” below the cafeteria (Mensa/boulevard).

Would you like to participate in the kompass-team?

Join our newcomer meeting ("Neulingstreffen") for all those interested. You will find the upcoming dates in our calendar ("Terminübersicht"). You can not only meet new people from the kompass-community but also find your kompass-project!

At kompass you can not only gain experience in event management or public relations but also learn more about counseling. Furthermore, you can get involved in our study success program.

You will be able to work in an international team and will furthermore have the possibility to participate in advanced trainings and gain professional qualifications!

Are you interested in our Study Buddy program?

The Study Buddy program exists since 2007. It promotes the exchange between international and German students. The buddy takes over important tasks to help settling down, so that international exchange students find their way around in Bremen and feel welcomed. You can find new friends, practice your foreign languages and develop international contacts that can also help preparing for a stay abroad. For those that are international experienced, you can pass on intercultural know-how and skills to others. The placements depend on similar interests and fields of study.

The International Office issues a certificate (a bonus for your future applications) for the participation in the Study Buddy program. The participation is also accredited for the Intercultural Certificate.

Would you like to start a students’ community or do you have an idea for an international event?

You can find a list of the 13 existing communities and project groups on our kompass-website. If you would like to participate in one of these groups or if you have an idea for a new project group, please contact the project leader.

If you have an idea for an international event, just send us an email: kompass@uni-bremen.de.

Are you interested in the Intercultural Certificate or would you like to improve your intercultural competences?

kompass regularly organizes intercultural trainings that can be accredited for the Intercultural Certificate. You will find the training dates through StudIP or our calendar ("Terminübersicht"). For further information and concerning exact requirements you can contact the person responsible for the Intercultural Certificate through the website of the International Office.

Do you have further ideas and suggestions?

Just send us an email: kompass@uni-bremen.de

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Would you like to improve your study or language skills?

kompass offers workshops and trainings that you can take part in. You will find the dates in our calendar ("Terminübersicht"), on our facebook-website or you can find out about them through our mailing list.

You can find further courses concerning study techniques and scientific writing at the study centers of your faculty or at the Studierwerkstatt.

If you would like to improve your language skills you can use the services of the foreign language center (Fremdsprachenzentrum (FZHB)).

The Graduate Center University of Bremen (Promotionszentrum (ProUB)) offers courses and workshops especially for doctoral candidates.

Do you have a question concerning studies, visa or health insurance for international students?

You can contact Mr Jens Kemper from the International Office:

Jens Kemper

VWG 0540

phone +49 421 218-60365

jkemper@uni-bremen.de

Consultation hour: Mo + Thu: 10.00 - 12.00 o’clock; Wed: 14:00 - 16:00 o’clock

Are you looking for an internship or part time job or do you need help with career guidance or entering into working life?

You can use the services and offers of the Career Center. It is a joint venture between the University of Bremen and the employment agency (Agentur für Arbeit Bremen-Bremerhaven).

It is a contact point for all questions surrounding internships, part time jobs, career guidance and entering working life.

The Career Center offers workshops and open consultation hours:

University team: Wed: 10:00-13:00 o’clock and Thu 10:00-13:00 o’clock and on appointment

Staff of employment agency: Mo through Thu 10:00-13:00 o’clock and 14:00-16:30 o’clock

The Career Center is located on the boulevard across the main entrance of the refectory (Mensa) by the GEO-building.

Do you have questions concerning studying with child(ren)?

The Autonome internationale StudentInnenausschuss (AISA) offers advice.

You are new to the University library?

The website of the State and University library Bremen (SuUB) offers information and help.