International

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Our Profile

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

International Office

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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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Current Calls for Applications / Application Deadlines

Bridge Scholarships for Palestinians in Germany

The aim of the programme is to support Palestinian students, doctoral candidates and researchers - especially from the Gaza Strip - with a bridging scholarship to start or continue their academic and professional career in Germany. The application deadline is 15 October 2024.

Call for "Bridge Scholarships for Palestinians in Germany"

Scholarship program “Metropolitan areas in Central, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe”

The program supports German students who are planning a study-related stay in Central, South-Eastern or Eastern Europe. Funding is available for stays abroad from 2025/26 with financial support for study costs, language courses and travel expenses. Interested students can apply for funding until October 10.

Call for proposals “Metropolitan areas in Central, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe”

ERA Fellowships - Green Hydrogen

This program supports German and international master's students, PhD candidates, and postdocs working on green hydrogen. It offers funding for study and research stays as well as internships in Germany. Applications are open until November 5, 2024. 

ERA Fellowships - Green Hydrogen

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

YUFE Call for Departmental Activities

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


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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.