HERE Studies – Preparational Studies for Refugees

:here studies prepares refugees, who have not obtained a master's degree for university studies in Bremen and Bremerhaven. It offers full-time language and study preparation courses and is designed to provide a foundation for successful university studies.

 

An application is currently not possible.

 

For a complete application you need a Vorprüfungsdokumentation by uni-assist and a German A2 certificate. In case that uni-assist certifies that you need to attend a Studienkolleg you need a TestAS certificate with at least 190 points in the cluster that you want to study or a proof of registration for the next possible TestAS. It is not sufficient to send us your school or study certificates.

 

 

 

 

Learn German and Discover our Universities

Studierende auf dem Campus © Matej Meza/Universität Bremen

Reading scientific texts, writing seminar papers, communicating in an academic world. :here studies offers German language up to level C1 with fundamental and subject-specific preparation. You will learn German in small groups trained by highly qualified teachers. Besides that, you will gain key-qualifications like literature research, scientific writing and time management in workshops. :here studies is exclusivly for refugees. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us. We speak German and English.

 

 

What does HERE Studies offer?

For admission to studies you need a solid language preparation. German language on the level of C1 is the starting point for successful studies.

  • Counselling service for studies in Bremen and Bremerhaven
  • German language A1 to C1
  • Subject specific preparation
  • Methodological preparation
  • Preparation for the Bremen Universities Entrance Exam
  • Plausibility check for missing educational documention

Who can participate?

  • Refugees with at least a higher secondary degee that allows admission to German universities

Refugees that have already obtained a master degree are not  eligible to apply.

  • Refugees residing in Bremen and Bremerhaven and the neighboring counties Ammerland, Aurich, Wesermarsch, Cloppenburg, Cuxhaven, Diepholz, Leer, Nienburg, Oldenburg, Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Rotenburg/Wümme, Stade, Vechta, Verden, Westerstede, Wittmund as well as district cities Delmenhorst, Oldenburg, Wilhelmshaven.

What does :here studies cost?

The :here studies courses are free of charge. During preparations, refugees can receive financial support from social security offices. For further details, please contact the appropriate office.

There are some foundations that support refugees with their studies.

Which Universities in Bremen will take in :here studies candidates?

After completing :here studies, the following universities in Bremen and Bremerhaven will take in our students:

What is the content of the program?

:here studies contain three major areas: Language learning, :here Mentoring and extracurricular courses as well as curricular courses preparing for the chosen study program.

 

The German language is the core skill and - depending on your start level - will probably be the largest part of your preparation. Beside the in-class courses, extra activities will be provided by the Language Center SZHB.

The HERE Mentoring provides regional and cultural studies, general information on the program and the universities. Additionally, you will take part in intercultural trainings and seminars on study technics.

All courses are mandatory as :here studies is a full time program.

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