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International
Welcome breakfast for exchange students
We are excited to welcome 160 exchange students from the EU and beyond to the University of Bremen for the winter semester! On Monday, September 22, a welcome breakfast was held with Mandy Boehnke, Vice President for International Affairs, Academic Qualification, and Diversity, and the team from the International Office.
Reception for international researchers
On June 19, Fraunhofer MEVIS hosted a reception for international researchers from the University of Bremen Research Alliance.
Guests enjoyed international delicacies and beverages while engaging in conversation, establishing new contacts, and strengthening existing relationships.
40 years of partnership with Dickinson College
To mark the 40th anniversary of the partnership between Dickinson College, USA, and the University of Bremen, a series of celebrations took place from June 2 to 4, 2025, featuring numerous official events. Highlights included an alumni reunion on the university campus, the ceremonial inauguration of the new Dickinson Chair at the Domshof, and a public lecture by President John Jones (Dickinson College) at the Schütting, which was attended by around 100 guests. The guests met with representatives of the University of Bremen, the city hall, and the US diplomatic corps.
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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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Our Activities
In addition to counselling and information services, the International Office also organises various events, workshops and international visits.
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Do you already know the Uni Curry Dip?
The kompass team at the International Office has developed a very special spice mix together with Bremer Gewürzhandel. You can watch the creation of the dip here.
Current Calls for Applications / Application Deadlines
Internationalization Fund
The application is open until 15 August 2025.
In order to enable the university's researchers to pursue more extensive projects in the spirit of internationalization, the Rectorate provides additional funds each year through an Internationalization Fund.
Funding is provided exclusively for projects that are suitable for providing impetus for longer-term internationalization projects in teaching, research and transfer. The measures must be expected to have sustainable effects that go beyond the one-time activity and must be described in detail in the application.
DAAD Scholarships and Funding Programs
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
China Scholarship Program of the Studienstiftung
The program will award 15 scholarships for a one-year stay in the People's Republic of China starting in September 2026. The China Scholarship Program is open to students of all disciplines with or without previous experience in China and with a substantial interest in the People's Republic of China.
Applications can be submitted until October 1, 2025.
Further information on the program schedule and application requirements can be found on our homepage at China-Stipendien-Programm | Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes.
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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.
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