International

buten un binnen - Bremen’s Universities Aim to Become More International
An article by “buten un binnen” on the topic “Coalition Wants More International Students at Bremen's Universities.” Student colleagues from the International Office answered questions and shared their experiences.
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Like Traveling Without Leaving Your Home
What is it like to offer accommodation to students from abroad? Two Bremen residents talk about their experiences
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Welcoming the new exchange students for the summer semester
On March 16, 2026, a welcome breakfast was held for the new exchange students who are starting at the University of Bremen this summer semester. Most of the approximately 120 international students will be staying for one semester. During breakfast, Dr. Mandy Boehnke, Vice President for International Affairs, the International Office, the Language Centers, the Senior Citizens, and the Erasmus Initiative introduced themselves. After breakfast and getting to know one another, the “newcomers” were given a tour of the campus.
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A Year Abroad in Japan: Life on and off Campus
Japan is more than a travel destination: University of Bremen students can apply for study abroad opportunities at partner universities. Master’s student Jasmin shares what studying at Kwansei Gakuin University near Osaka is really like and offers practical tips on applications, housing, and daily life.
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Exchange with the University of Oldenburg as part of the Northwest- Alliance
We met with colleagues from the International Office at the University of Oldenburg as part of the Northwest- Alliance. The aim of the meeting was to develop strategic cooperation and potential areas of action for joint work.
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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.

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.

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

Online nomination request form