Jacobs University

Within these focus areas, 16 undergraduate programs and 7 graduate programs are offered. In addition, Jacobs University also offers a preparatory and orientation year, the Foundation Year Program. This serves to support students in deciding on their future path of study and to meet international admission criteria. With the one-year Medical Preparatory Program (MedPrep) for German students and the Medical Natural Science Program (MedNat) for international students, Jacobs University offers young people targeted preparation for the study of medicine in Germany and other European countries. Degrees can be completed to the academic levels of Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy(PhD). Most programs and courses are taught in English. The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) is a joint graduate school founded by Jacobs University and the University of Bremen. It offers three doctorate programs.