FEAC Webinar: Explore US-like education in Europe!
by Anna Boyd Admissions Counselor
US-like education in Europe US vs. Europe Options in Europe Jacobs University
USA vs Europe
Structure
US-styled Education:
European Education:
On a strong base you can find your top.
You know your track and follow it.
Working
US-styled:
European:
Research lab and seminars with faculty
Individual, big lectures
Testing
US-styled: group work and continuous assessment
European: Individual revising and final exam
Student Life
US-styled:
European:
Student life is integrate on campus
You are there to study. Everything else is up to you.
US-liked options in Europe
US-styled Universities in Europe Council of International Schools - cois.org OACAC.com ACO.eu.org US Common App English-language programs at public schools
The “Plus” in Europe International student body International faculty Individual support European experience Travel options International degrees Often less expensive
Jacobs University
Jacobs University‌ international, private, residential university in Bremen. Through academic excellence and transdisciplinary research, we prepare talented young people to become global citizens who will assume international leadership roles. ‌is a young,
Undergraduate Programs Engineering and Sciences (BSc)
Humanities and Social Sciences (BA)
•Applied and Computational Mathematics •Mathematics •Physics •Chemistry •Earth and Space Sciences •Biotechnology •Biochemistry and Cell Biology •Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience •Electrical and Computer Engineering •Electrical Engineering & Computer Science •Computer Science
•Integrated Social Sciences (Politics, Economics, Sociology, Communications)
•International Politics and History •Intercultural Relations and Behavior •Integrated Social & Cognitive Psychology •Integrated Cultural Studies (World Literature, Arts & Culture)
System and Management •International Logistics (BSc) (Management and Engineering)
•Global Economics and Management (BA) •Integrated Environmental Studies (BSc) (Energy, Resources, Development, Environment)
Liberal Arts model at Jacobs
Science and Engineering
USC, Electives, SaM
Humanities and Social Science
Studying at Jacobs University 6th Semester - Bachelor‘s Thesis
3rd Year
5th Semester – Study Abroad (optional) Internship (2-3 Months) 4th Semester - Specialization 3rd Semester – Specialization
2nd Year
Summer Break 2nd Semester – Declaration of major
1st Year 1st Semester – Introductory Classes
College Life
Application process
Overview Application process Documents Deadlines Additional aspects Housing Financing
School Records Recommendations
Essay
Application Form
Standardized Test
Personalized, holistic evaluation of applicant based on academic, social and personal potential. - THE RIGHT FIT-
Application Deadlines Due to the holistic evaluation approach, the process takes more time Early application starts almost one year before Example Jacobs:
The earlier the better • Round I: December 1
Possible addition applications for scholarships, financial support or housing
• Round II: February 15 • Round III: June 15
Housing If housing is provided on a residential campus, you might have to apply for this.
Study Costs (per academic year) LSE
Williams
Jacobs
(3 yrs)
(4 yrs)
(3 yrs)
Tuition Fee
£3,290+
$37,000
€20,000
Room and Board
£6,000
$10,530
€4,500
£9,000
$4,200
Additional Costs
€ 6,260
Financing your Studies Full Scholarships
Scholarships Partial Scholarships
+ Financial Aid & Family Contribution
External scholarships (e.g. Vodafone)
Financial Aid
Grants
Tuition Postponement
Family Contribution
â‚Ź 20.000
Additional Financing • other scholarships • student loan • „work study“
Any Questions? Contact the Admission Team! admission@jacobs-university.de www.jacobs-university.de Tel: +49.421.200.4200
…or our
Student Assistant Team
Thanks for your attention!
Š Office of Admissions Jacobs University, 2011