On September 20, 2023, Fraunhofer MEVIS hosted a reception for guest scientists, with approximately 100 attendees. The event was meticulously coordinated by the U Bremen Research Alliance/Welcome Center. Dr. Mandy Boehnke, Vice President, and Prof. Dr. Matthias Günther, Deputy Institute Director of the Fraunhofer Institute, extended warm welcomes to the guests. In addition to a variety of beverages, two food trucks served delectable cuisine, enhancing the overall experience. The afternoon was further enriched by a musical performance by the "Stimmer Band," engaging games, and a dedicated children's area.
International
Annual Reception for International Researchers
Visit of Dickinson College and participation at GAIN in Boston
In August, the President Prof. Dr. Jutta Günther and the Director of the International Office, Dr. Marejke Baethge visited the Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. The long-standing partner university has exciting implementations, especially on the topic of sustainability. For example, the two visited the Dickinson Farm, where crops are grown, teaching is done, and research is conducted. Afterwards, Prof. Günther and Dr. Baethge met with Prof. Dr. Michal Kucera, Vice President for Research and Transfer, Dr. Julia Sievers, Head of Academic Affairs and Dr. Imke Girßmann, BYRD at the GAIN. GAIN organizes an annual conference at which international scientists from Germany exchange ideas with numerous representatives from the German scientific community, politics and industry. The conference passes panel discussions, workshops and lectures on the international science landscape and career…
Our Profile
Internationality is a key strategic feature of the University of Bremen’s profile. We see internationalization as a process that extends into all areas of the university. Being an international university, we welcome individuals from more than 100 nations who live, study, and work on our campus. They enrich our teaching and research and are a defining feature of our success.
Studying at the University of Bremen allows for a wide range of international experiences. Our teaching and research activities are internationally oriented and we are part of many networks and partnerships around the world. The University of Bremen promotes and supports all its members in benefiting from its international orientation, but also in contributing towards it.
In awareness of its responsibility to the wider community, the University of Bremen works with its partners on finding solutions to pressing global challenges and thus contributes to sustainable development worldwide.
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Internationalization Strategy
The internationalization strategy sets the university’s objectives in the frame of internationalization for the next decade. It defines thematic and regional priorities and promotes the continuous strategic development of our global cooperation.
A new internationalization strategy is currently being worked on and subject to a university-wide discussion process. The new strategy will further strengthen our profile and take into account the development of internationalization at all levels of the university over recent years. It links into the vision and the objectives of the university’s overall strategy.
The previous internationalization strategy was published in 2011:
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Multilingualism
The University of Bremen is committed to multilingualism: In 2017, it was one of the first universities in Germany to publish a language policy paper which makes recommendations for the use of language in science and everyday university life. Our students acquire the language skills they need for careers on the German as well as the international job market. The university encourages and actively supports all its members to learn new languages, to make use of their native language in everyday working life, and to help breathe life into multilingualism on campus.
moreStrategic Partnerships
Our strategic partner universities are characterized by extensive networking and cooperation in research and teaching in several subjects as well as their comparability in terms of size, objectives, and resources. There is a mutual agreement to sustainably develop our partnership together.
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Stays Abroad
We offer students and teachers a variety of options for a stay abroad: Whether within Europe via the ERASMUS program, outside of Europe at one of our international partner universities, or even at an international university of your choice initiated by yourself. Whether you want to study, undertake an internship, or a teaching or research stay, you will find more information here:
Welcome Center
The Welcome Center offers visiting international researchers information and advice on their stay in Bremen. We answer questions about visas, residence permits, insurance, and child care and offer help in finding accommodation. In addition, we offer a comprehensive program of events.
moreAlumni International
Stay in touch! Together with the alumni association, we maintain a worldwide network of alumni. No matter if your stay in Bremen was for studying, research or work – we offer numerous events and worthwhile information. There are several regional groups spread around the world. Our “Research Ambassadors” contribute to visibility and networking.
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As part of the kompass program, the International Office realizes numerous international and intercultural projects for and with international and German students. The events, organized by the students themselves, allow them to participate, orientate themselves, broaden their horizons, sharpening their views of common issues and interests, and building bridges into their professional future. Welcoming and open to everyone!
moreDisplaced persons
The University of Bremen offers prospective and current students as well as researchers who had to flee from their home countries various ways to access the university.
Prospective and current students will find support at the HERE AHEAD - office.
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