Education
Bremen offers voluntary Kindergarten (age 3 to 6) in conjunction with primary (age 6 to 10) and secondary (age 10 to 16) education. Secondary and higher education is free; kindergarten is available to all, but there is a fee. Bremen offers bilingual classes in many of its schools. Please note that educational responsibilities lie with the federal states so these policies may vary from state to state.
International School of Bremen (ISB)
The International School of Bremen (ISB) is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory, English-speaking school. It covers Kindergarten to secondary education. Currently about 200 students from 35 countries attend. The ISB was established in 1998 to serve students in the international community of Bremen.
For more information go to www.isbremen.de
Jacobs University Bremen (JUB)
Jacobs University in Bremen-Grohn is an internationally oriented university. There are over 1,000 students representing almost 100 nations. The faculty includes over 130 professors plus more than 200 research scientists. Founded in 1999 it is a private and independent university for the advancement of education and research. Its academic programs and cultural environment prepare graduates for international leadership and global citizenship.
For more information go to
www.jacobs-university.de
The University of Applied Sciences Bremen
University of Applied Sciences enjoys a long tradition that goes back to 1799. Approximately 8,000 students are enrolled in over 60 degree programs in areas such as engineering, natural sciences, economics and social sciences. About two-thirds are required to complete study or internships abroad and the university offers Bachelor and Master degrees. The University enjoys the benefits of cooperative agreements with 270 partners worldwide.
For more information go to
www.hs-bremen.de
University of Bremen
The University of Bremen was founded in 1971 and is among the top ten universities in Germany. The University has 18,400 students from 126 countries, who benefit from the steadily improving position in research rankings, national acclaim, and its high profile interdisciplinary research specializations. The outstanding quality of research benefits from the numerous research institutions which are located on the University campus.
For more information go to
www.uni-bremen.de
University of the Arts Bremen
The University of the Arts Bremen with 820 students is an excellent environment for creative young people to develop their artistic talents and prepare for a career in the arts. It is one of the few universities in Germany to provide degree courses in both the visual and the performing arts. It offers an unrivaled range of interdisciplinary programs that unite music, art and design. The faculty cooperation for all disciplines ranges from inter-faculty seminars and workshops to large-scale artistic and academic projects. The University of the Arts endeavors to maintain and develop the arts and sciences through artistic training, research, teaching and studies.
For more information go to
www.hfk-bremen.de
