SEARCH FORM Search You are here: Home / Explore / About Us ABOUT US QUICK FACTS Opening in 2001 Jacobs University was founded with the support of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, the University of Bremen, and Rice University, Houston, Texas. Organization. Private, state-recognized university, gGmbH (limited liability company whose profits are utilized for non-commercial purposes) Supervisory Board and decision-making body: Board of Governors Campus: 34 hectares; located 17 km from the city center Language of teaching and research: English Students: over 1,500 Take our Virtual Campus Tour Key Facts Location Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Germany Campus: 34 hectares; 17 km from the city center Accreditation and recognition 1999 Official recognition by the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen 2001 Accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) 2004 Accreditation of all Bachelor’s programs by the German Accreditation Council (ACQUIN) 2006 Announcement of Jacobs Foundation’s investment of €200 million, the largest donation in Europe ever made to a university (benefactor honored by name change at the beginning of 2007: “International University Bremen” becomes “Jacobs University Bremen”) 2008 Institutional reaccreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities. Renewal of the reaccreditation is required only on request of the City of Bremen, as the university has permanently proven it's academic constitution. 2010 Renewal of the official recognition by the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen 2018 Renewal of the official recognition by the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen until 2027 2019-2021 Accreditation of all bachelor’s and master’s programs by the German Accreditation Council ⇓ STUDENTS ⇓ EMPLOYEES ⇓ RANKINGS ⇓ QUALIFICATIONS ⇓ COURSE FEES ⇓ COLLEGES RELATED CONTENT GOVERNANCE CAMPUS MAP & DIRECTIONS CAMPUS DIRECTORY BOOK A CAMPUS TOUR RESEARCH NEWS & PRESS RELEASES EVENTS DOWNLOAD FACTS & FIGURES ANNUAL REPORT 2019 MAGAZINE 'BEYOND BOUNDARIES' 2019 ACADEMIC CONSTITUTION CONTACT US Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH Campus Ring 1 28759 Bremen, Germany +49 421 200 40 info@jacobs-university.de study@jacobs-university.de Quick Links Contact & Support Directory Maps & Directions Dining Services IRC/Library News & Events Newsletter Jobs Teamwork Betriebsrat / Works Council CampusNet About Us Über uns Impressum Imprint Privacy Policy / Datenschutzerklärung Social Media Privacy Policy Photo Consent Feedback COVID-19 Information Students APPLY NOW Career Services Student Services Accreditation University Policies Registrar Services Academic Calendar Course Catalogue Rankings International Foundation Year Undergraduate Studies Graduate Studies Executive Studies International Office BIGSSS Visitors Maps & Directions Find People Leadership Facts & Figures Press & Media Conference Services Dining Services Business Solutions Jacobs University Merchandise Take a Virtual Campus Tour Welcome Desk (Reception) +49 421 200 4820 Connect with Us Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH Campus Ring 1 28759 Bremen, Germany +49 421 200 40 info@jacobs-university.de study@jacobs-university.de Show Cookie Banner © 2021 Jacobs University gGmbH We are using Cookies We use cookies on our website, some of which are essential, while others help us improve this website and your experience. EssentialStatisticsMarketingExternal media I agree Essential Cookies Individual settings Private Policy | Imprint