International

International Day 2024 - Review
The University of Bremen invited visitors to the International Day in the Glass Hall on 27 June. Under the slogan "Herbs and spices from around the world", around 300 visitors were able to taste the Uni Curry Dip from Bremer Gewürzhandel and take part in hands-on activities such as filling lavender eye cushions and testing natural cosmetics recipes. The henna tattoos and Arabic teas were particularly popular again this year. The international communities also took part with songs and an exhibition of international breads. The day was accompanied musically by dance performances by Sisriksha and a performance by the Stimmer band.
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Article: Escaping Isolation - How international communities make it easier to get started at the university
The University of Bremen's online magazine up2date. provides insights into the work of international student communities. For many international students, these communities are the first point of contact before they even come to Germany. At the university, close contact passes between the groups and the International Office - with positive effects for both sides.
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Workshop as Part of the DAAD "Campus Initiative for International Experts" 2024
From April, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will be supporting over 100 universities across Germany in training international students as future specialists and has selected 114 projects as part of the "International Experts Campus Initiative". A total of around 120 million euros in funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is available for this initiative until 2028. The International Office and Here Ahead from Bremen took part in two workshops at the kick-off event for FIT and Profi Plus organised by the DAAD, which was attended by representatives from politics and business.
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Ethiopian Ambassadors visit the University of Bremen
On Thursday, 23 May 2024, H.E. Ambassador Fekadu Beyene Ayana and H.E. Hayilay Tessema, Deputy Ambassador & Deputy Head of Mission from Ethiopia, as well as Thomas Gerkmann, Honorary Consul of Ethiopia, visited the University of Bremen. The International Office, the Institute Technology and Education and the Academy Here Ahead were involved in the meeting. After the successful exchange, the guests were given a tour of the campus.
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Urban Gardening at the University of Bremen
Urban gardening creates spaces for encounters and habitats in urban environments, supports exchanges on climate, social and food policy issues and brings nature closer to people. The project by kompass and the AStA of the University of Bremen invites all students who are interested to actively participate and help shape the next steps, regardless of previous knowledge. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, 7 May at 4 pm on the meadow behind the SFG, with hands-on activities, music, drinks and snacks.
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Article: The Welcome Center of the U Bremen Research Alliance supports international researchers with settling in
How do I find a flat, a place in a daycare centre and how does health insurance work? International researchers who come to Bremen are confronted with numerous challenges. The U Bremen Research Alliance Welcome Centre helps them to settle in - in a variety of ways.
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Landkarte der Kontinente in bunten Farben

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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In addition to counselling and information services, the International Office also organises various events, workshops and international visits.

Our latest activities

Current Calls for Applications / Application Deadlines

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

In the YUFE European University Alliance, the University of Bremen is committed to a strong Europe and a union of solidarity and cooperation. With this call for proposals, YUFE would like to support the faculties and disciplines in their activities for YUFE. Further information can be found at:

Information on the YUFE Call

The goal of the programme is to support students and researchers from the Palestinian Territories - especially from the Gaza Strip - with bridging scholarships after they have completed their degree or research in Germany.

Call for "Bridge Scholarships for Palestinians in Germany"

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:

Verbundende Kugeln, Netzwerk Darstellung

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:

Panorama von Bremen mit Weser und Schlachte

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.