VPN
Virtual Private Network
Some restricted services of the University or the State and University Library are only available if you are on campus.
If you want to access these services from home or on the road with an account from the Center for Networks, you must install VPN client software (Cisco Secure Client or OpenConnect) on your computer and establish a connection to the campus with the VPN client before each access to the restricted services. This means that you are “virtually” on campus and can use the services as usual.
Tunnel types
The VPN connection to the university comes in two different tunnel variants:
'Tunnel-Uni-Bremen' and 'Tunnel-All-Traffic'. The advantages and disadvantages of these connection types can be found under tunnel types.
Do I always have to be connected to the VPN to be able to access resources at the University of Bremen?
No. If you are on campus, you can also access the university's resources (StudIP, SuuB) via Eduroam (WIFI), for example. The VPN is only required if you need access from outside the university (exception: special access for university employees, e.g. for the housing center).
I have a problem setting up the VPN
Take a look at the instructions. You will also find solutions to common problems in the instructions.
Am I anonymous on the Internet when i'm connected via the university VPN?
No. The Uni VPN access is linked to your Uni account. If you need anonymous access to the internet, you should not use the Uni VPN. Please also refer to the university regulations regarding computer services.
Who is allowed to use the VPN of the University of Bremen?
The VPN of the University of Bremen can be used by the following user groups:
VPN tunnel "Uni-Bremen"
Access allowed for all who have a Uni-Bremen account. This also includes former members of the University of Bremen who still have a university account.
VPN tunnel "All-Traffic"
As this tunnel also includes access to licenses and content from publishers, this tunnel is restricted to
- Enrolled students of the University of Bremen
- Enrolled students of the partner universities of the following cooperative degree programs:
- Digital Media (University of the Arts Bremen)
- Hanse Law School (University of Oldenburg)
- BIGSSS (Constructor University)
- Employees of the University of Bremen (including trainees, temporary employees, full-time seconded staff, student assistants)
- Doctoral candidates of the University of Bremen (if not enrolled after acceptance by the doctoral committee)
- Employees of the State and University Library Bremen (SuUB)
- Retired professors of the University of Bremen
- Lecturers who are registered with a course in Stud.IP
- Continuing education students of the Center for Teacher Education
- Continuing education students of the Academy for Continuing Education