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OPEN CAMPUS 2026
During OPEN CAMPUS, the International Office had an information booth set up in GW2. At the booth, we provided information about global mobility opportunities, our activities, and the services and support we offer. We also hosted some fun activities, such as the Mystery Box and the Bounce Challenge.
Our Profile
As an internationally oriented university, we view diversity as a key strength and a prerequisite for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. People from diverse cultural, academic, and personal backgrounds shape our campus and create an open, respectful, and inspiring environment. International perspectives are an integral part of our identity.
The International Office supports, promotes, and coordinates internationalization efforts in research, teaching, and administration, and works with the Office of the President and the academic departments to strategically advance internationalization.
The university’s international character is strengthened by over 400 partnerships, its membership in the YUFE and YERUN networks, as well as through strategic collaborations and the Research Ambassador Program. People from over 100 countries enrich student life, teaching, research, and everyday university life.
It supports students, faculty, and staff in gaining international experience, developing intercultural skills, and critically reflecting on global issues—thereby actively shaping the process of internationalization.
Our guiding principle is quality-oriented, sustainable, and goal-driven internationalization. Our aim is to foster partnerships that are mutually beneficial, responsible, and context-sensitive, and to work with international partners to develop and implement solutions to global challenges.
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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.
Current Calls for Applications / Application Deadlines
RISE Germany 2027 – Research Internships in Science and Engineering
To support internationalization in the natural sciences, engineering, and computer science, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) places North American, British, and Irish undergraduate students in research internships at German universities and research institutions. The DAAD supports these internships, which take place during the summer months, with scholarships funded by the Federal Foreign Office and through institutional partnerships.
How does the RISE Germany program work?
Doctoral students at universities and researchers at universities of applied sciences (HAWs) in Germany offer internships as part of their doctoral or research work. The international students must have completed at least their second year of a bachelor’s degree program and assist with experimental work during a three-month stay.
Timeline:
Post an internship offer in the RISE Germany database between August 15 and September 30, 2026. After review by the DAAD, the offer will be activated. Students apply online via the RISE Germany database from October 15 to November 30, 2026. The placement process is coordinated with the host institutions.
Internship duration: max. 3 months; earliest start date: May 15, 2027
Further information can be found here.
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Our Activities
In addition to providing advice and information, the International Office also organizes various events, workshops, and international visits.
Our recent activities
find out more: Our Activities