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:prime – Foundation Programme • University of Bremen • Bremen 2
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Preparatory course
:prime – Foundation Programme
University of Bremen • Bremen
Overview
In cooperation with Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences, University of Applied Sciences
Bremerhaven, Foreign Language Centre for Higher Education in Bremen
Teaching language
German
Date(s) September 2021 - July 2022
More information on course Register for :prime online: www.primebremen.de
dates For the :prime B1 programme – until 31 May
For the :prime C1 programme – until 15 January
Language programme from September to March
Preparation for university entrance exam from April to June
University entrance exam in July
Start university in September/October (depending on university chosen)
Description/content Are you planning your academic career in Germany and need to attend a "Studienkolleg"? HERE
AHEAD Bremen offers the necessary language and foundation course, :prime. By choosing :prime,
you'll receive a full-service package: You come to Bremen, pass your foundation course and your
exam, and choose one of the universities in Bremen – the city in which you already feel at home!
Due to the close collaboration between the University of Bremen, the Universities of Applied
Sciences in Bremen and Bremerhaven, and the Language Centre for Higher Education in Bremen,
our programme :prime offers language courses up to level C1 that include special training in
technical terminology. It furthermore introduces you to the academic learning skills you will need
when studying at a German university. After successfully completing our programme by passing
the entrance examination, you will have guaranteed admission to one of the STEM Bachelor's
programmes at the Bremen universities. :prime is designed to prepare you for the university
entrance qualification examination (the Bremen equivalent to „Feststellungsprüfung“).
You will start the programme in September, and you will pass the exam the following July;
therefore, you will be able to apply at one of the universities in Bremen within the given time frame.
When applying for our programme, you choose from one of the following clusters:
Cluster ING: Engineering Sciences
Cluster MIN: Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences
By choosing one of these clusters, you will also be assigned to participate in regular lectures
parallel to your foundation course. Thereby, you will get in contact with other students from your
future study programme and receive a close look inside a German university right from the start. A
well-planned tutoring programme will integrate you into small international groups. Our
experienced lecturers and staff will support you with regard to questions about studying as well as
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living in Bremen.
As a :prime student, you will be enrolled as a preparatory student. Thereby, you will receive a
semester ticket and a student ID, and you will benefit from a lot of advantages on and off campus,
e.g. free public transport; subsidised meals; access to many cultural activities on campus like sports
teams, the choir, the orchestra, theatre groups, and many more. Well-equipped, multi-media
learning areas support independent student learning activities in groups and project work.
Course Details
Course components
Subject-specific preparation
General preparation for studies
Preparation for academic working methods
Intercultural training
Orientation "Living in Germany"
Preparation for entrance examinations
Language course
Further information on the The Academy HERE AHEAD is a joint project of the public universities of Bremen and Bremerhaven.
language course / language The language programme and its tutorials were designed by the experts of the Language Centre in
courses Bremen, while the courses are conducted by teachers who are especially trained to teach German
as a foreign language.
Recognised language exams Yes
offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF,
TOEFL)
Types of assessment You will have to pass written and oral exams during your language preparation courses and when
taking the entrance exam.
Average number of hours 30
per week
Do course participants have Yes
student status?
Does this course involve Yes
taking the university
entrance examination or
does the course specifically
prepare students for this
examination?
Preparation for degree
Bachelor's degree
programmes
Preparation for subject
Engineering
groups
Mathematics, Natural Sciences
Further information on After successfully completing our programme by passing the entrance examination, you will have
subsequent admission to guaranteed admission to one of the STEM Bachelor’s programmes at the respective Bremen
degree university.
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programmes/guaranteed
admission
Integrated internships We help you to find an internship if you need it as a requirement for your degree programme.
Average number of 15
participants per
group/course
Costs / Requirements / Registration
Costs As a pilot project, the foundation courses at :prime currently have no tuition fees. Participants only
pay the semester fee and the fee for the exam: The current semester fee is approx. 350 EUR and the
fee for the C1/TestDaF exam is approx. 180 EUR. For the cost of living and accommodation, you
should have approx. 950 EUR per month at your disposal.
This price includes
Course fees
Course fees for language course
Academic admission As a prospective :prime student, you need to have a secondary school certificate that entitles you to
requirements join a Studienkolleg as well as an entrance test such as TestAS or an equivalent like the Chinese
Gaokao.
Language requirements As a prospective :prime student, you must have earned a German B1 certificate upon starting the
programme. If you have already obtained a German C1 certificate, you can enrol in our foundation
courses without language classes. Please contact us at [email protected].
Do applicants require a No
higher education entrance
qualification recognised in
Germany?
Do applicants have to have No
already been admitted to a
study programme at your
university?
Submit application to Universität Bremen
c/o HERE AHEAD
Hochschulring 40
28359 Bremen
Germany
Services
Is accommodation The organiser helps participants look for accommodation.
organised?
Meals The on-campus cafeterias offer breakfast, lunch, and an early dinner. By using the "MensaCard",
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you can buy meals at lower, student-friendly prices.
Is a social and leisure Yes
programme offered?
Description of social and During and after classes, you become part of a vivid and open-minded international community on
leisure programme campus. Besides meeting other internationals students – maybe even from your home country –
there is a wide range of sports facilities and different theatre groups. You might even join the
university's choir or orchestra.
Free internet access Yes
Support in visa matters Yes
Pick-up service from train Yes
station/airport
Supervisor-student ratio There are 15 students per class; one teacher, one tutor, and a team of five people at HERE AHEAD
support you during your ":prime time".
Our Partners
Bremen is ... 2013
Hochschule Bremen – City University of
What international students say about
Applied Sciences
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Bremen is: a bicycle town; fun; the
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Bremen – City University of get to know Germany; phenomenal;
Applied Sciences an adventure; wonderful; green and
has great people; ingenious; super;
breathtaking; cosy and romantic;
magical; my new favourite city;
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city is full of possibilities. Later on,
while living and studying in Bremen, I
knew that I had made the right
choice.“
University of Bremen
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The Centre for Languages, the University of Bremen, the Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Science, and the University of
Applied Sciences in Bremerhaven closely cooperate and form the HERE AHEAD Academy. :prime offers international students an
outstanding programme to prepare them for the demands of university life in Bremen and Bremerhaven. The German university system
may be very different from the system in your home country – with regard to study techniques, self-organised learning, or the way that
scientific work is performed. The HERE AHEAD Academy provides excellent preparation and orientation as well as guidance and
counselling.
University location
The Federal State of Bremen is located in the north-west of Germany – it is the smallest federal state and is quite unique. It is formed by two
cities, Bremen and Bremerhaven, which are 60 kilometres apart. While Bremen is located on the Weser River, Bremerhaven is located by the
shore of the North Sea. So, no matter which city you choose to study in, you'll always be close to the water, beaches, and shores. With
around 560,000 inhabitants, the city of Bremen offers everything that a large city has to offer. At the same time, Bremen is small enough to
enjoy quiet and safe neighbourhoods and green parks. And for weekend trips: Hamburg, the Netherlands, and Berlin are just a few hours
away.
Bremerhaven, with more than 114,000 inhabitants, provides everything that a modern seaside town has to offer.
You will find that our universities in Bremen and Bremerhaven are close to the city centres. Bremen and Bremerhaven are very green,
bicycle-friendly, safe, and open-minded cities. We are proud of our diversity and traditions, our festivals, and our soccer club – Werder
Bremen.
International guests are always welcome and we will be happy to show you the uniqueness and beauty of Bremen and Bremerhaven.
Bremen researchers and students come from all over the world. They are internationally renowned for their work. Whether onshore,
offshore, in space, or in society: innovative ways and interdisciplinary thinking create an excellent basis for responsible research and
studies.
Close collaborations with our partners in industry and in the economy facilitate an excellent network and great opportunities for
internships and future jobs.
Contact
University of Bremen
Academy HERE AHEAD
Jens Kemper
Hochschulring 40
28359 Bremen
Tel. +49 42121869677
[email protected] Course website: https://www.primebremen.de
https://www.instagram.com/hereahead
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