Life at Jacobs

I chose this college as it is well-known for its English-speaking environment, and the group I applied to had a good reputation internationally. Jacobs University Bremen is a wonderful place to study. It is a completely English-speaking university, so international students face no language barriers. The onboarding process is very swift and supportive. The surrounding neighborhood is also highly supportive of student activities and not very costly to promote a student lifestyle. The calm and peaceful environment of the campus is worth visiting. During COVID-19, there were precautionary measures taken to ensure safety on the campus and emergency medical service was available 24*7. The overall experience is excellent, considering all aspects.

The course curriculum was very updated and included practical experiences. Of course, as a PhD student, I was only focused on my research; however, there were collaborations among groups to improve the quality of research, additional classes to learn German, part time work opportunity as exam proctors and financial support from the project to attend international conferences.

The student ratio in the Department of Life Sciences and Chemistry was quite impressive; all the faculties were available for additional discussion outside the classroom, and they encouraged students to experience practical lessons by joining the research labs. Some of them were very knowledgeable in their areas of interest, including my own supervisor, Prof. Mathias Winterhalter.

Jacobs University Bremen ( currently renamed as Constructor University) is a wonderful place to study. It is a completely English-speaking university, so international students face no language barriers. The onboarding process is very swift and supportive. The campus is open 24/7 and provides a lot of opportunities for after-school work experiences. Also the campus is very safe and with all amenities. The school has a great network of alumni working at prestigious institutes, even in India, and the research groups are very collaborative. Study options are ample, with a rational student-to-teacher ratio. Multiple options for Extracurricular activities in the form of activity clubs are available. Overall, it is an enjoyable experience. There is a well-stocked library, free on-campus wifi, and a food corner serving international food. I was part of the Jacobs Investment Banking & Capital Markets Society. We had weekly sessions on relevant industrial skills, topics, and case studies which helped me a lot to build my business acumen.

For Phd Students, there were no placement opportunities. But graduate students received support from the placement cell.

I was not residing on campus. However, there were paid housing options for bachelors students.

- For PhD, there were no such requirements. It depends on your experience and the recommendations from your previous employers. - University of Calcutta Integrated B.Sc-M.Sc Biotechnology 72% - WBCHSE- 89% (12th) and WBBSE- 96% (10th) - Requirements: I have successfully submitted the required documents, including the mark sheet, Statement of Purpose (SoP), curriculum vitae (CV), and two recommendation letters. In my Statement of Purpose, I thoroughly articulated my research interests and elaborated on how they align with the research objectives of the group I am applying to. - Interview: I appeared for one interview after the application. My supervisor interviewed me about my interest in pursuing PhD in his group and discussed the ongoing projects in his group.

Tuition fee: For PhD students, it was only about 250 euros per semester, which included the free travel pass across Bremen and its surroundings.

I received a DAAD stibet-III scholarship for the last semester of my studies. It is meant to fund students in their last year of studies to finish the dissertation.