About International Relations in Jacobs University Bremen
MA Graduate Program
This joint program with the University of Bremen is research-driven and leads to a Master of Arts degree in International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory. The fields covered are: theories and issues of global governance, changing context of global governance, theorizing social order and change, and methodology. A consecutive PhD is offered by the Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS), a joint project by Jacobs University and University of Bremen, funded by the German Excellence Initiative.
Career Perspectives
The program prepares students for a career in academia, international organizations, public administration and non-governmental organizations.
Program Structure and Content
The curriculum is composed of four fields:
- Theories and Issues of Global Governance
This field focuses on basic theories and themes of international relations including international security and international political economy.
- Changing Context of Global Governance
This field highlights broader processes which impact international and transnational cooperation including state transformation and the legalization of world politcs.
- Theorizing Social Order and Change
This field deals with classical, contemporary and normative social theory.
This field covers issues of research design and provides students with qualitative and quantitative research skills.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Bachelor's degree from a university or technical college
English language requirements (one of the below):
Jacobs University Bremen Highlights
| Type |
Private |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| International Students Eligible |
Yes |
| Cost of Attendance |
Varies by program |
| Campus Housing |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships/ Grants/ Loans |
Jacobs University Bremen Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Mentioned below is an estimated cost of attendance for undergraduate and graduate students at Jacobs University.
| Type of Expense |
Cost for Undergraduates (EUR) |
Cost for Graduate Students (EUR) |
| Tuition |
20,000 |
20,000 (Data Engineering; Supply Chain Management)
10,000 (Psychology) |
| Room and Board |
8,000 |
4,000 |
| Various University Fees |
1,134 |
1080 |
| Residence Permit |
100 |
100 |
| Health Insurance |
1,260 |
1,260 |
English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
International applicants can submit any of the following scores to demonstrate English proficiency.
| Exam |
Minimum Score |
| TOEFL (PBT) |
575 |
| TOEFL (iBT) |
90 |
| MELAB (Michigan Test) |
80 |
| British Council IELTS (Int'l. English Language Testing System) |
6.5 |
| ELPT (English Language Proficiency Test) |
965 |
| GCSE (British General Certificate of Secondary Education) |
A or B |
| Cambridge EFL Examinations |
A, B, C, and C1 pass |
| Cambridge EFL Examinations |
A, B and C |
| Cambridge EFL Examinations – First Certificate in English (extended certification) |
A |
| International Baccalaureate English A Literature & English A Language and Literature |
6,7 |
| SAT Critical Reading (Old SAT) |
580 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (New SAT) |
600 |
| ACT Writing |
9 |
| Duolingo English Test |
60% |
