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Is there a tuition fee?
There is no tuition fee.
Is on-campus housing available?
Jacobs University accommodation is available primarily for Bachelors students. Hence, there are only few places available to graduate students. Students are therefore advised to look for accommodation off campus (i.e. in flatshares).
Jacobs University accommodation is available primarily for Bachelors students. Hence, there are only few places available to graduate students. Students are therefore advised to look for accommodation off campus (i.e. in flatshares).
How long are the semesters? When and where will classes take place?
The Jacobs University and the University of Bremen have slightly different semesters. Classes will be held during the Fall Semester of Jacobs University (beginning of September - mid-December) and during the Summer Semesters of both universities (beginning of February - mid-July). Semester breaks give students the opportunity to write their term papers. Classes take place at both universities but in a way which minimizes commuting.
What about transfer credits?
You should work on the assumption that you have to take all courses of the MA curriculum. The program is an integrated one in which courses refer to each other. They are also highly demanding in terms of workload and of theoretical knowledge. According to experience, students have at best covered parts of a subject in an earlier education. In that case, they should take use the opportunity to further deepen their knowledge and achieve better results.
When do I have to start applying for my visa?
Immediately after admission. All students who have been accepted onto the program are responsible for organising their own necessary visa documents well in advance. This often takes very long and leads to unexpected difficulties. You will receive more details as soon as you have been selected as a candidate.
