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Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School (MMMIGS)

Pre-Bachelor

About the Program

About the University of Bremen The University of Bremen is a young, medium-sized research university. Together with the local research institutes and collaborative partners, it constitutes the leading research hub in north-western Germany. The university is a top performer in many areas of national and international excellence. Its international research profile is shaped in particular by five high-profile areas. About Minds, Media, Machines Minds, Media, Machines (MMM) is one of the five interdisciplinary, high-profile areas that largely define the research profile of the University of Bremen. Rooted in computer science, Minds, Media, Machines connects researchers from eight faculties of the university with numerous internal and external partners. They work together to enhance our understanding of intelligence, cognition in autonomous agents, and teams of agents in the context of mediatised worlds. The insights are then transferred into a new generation of social, computer-based, and cyber-physical systems that make a substantial contribution to the welfare of our society, for example, via embodied intelligent systems that are tailored to users' needs, ageing with users and supporting them over their entire lives while keeping the users in full control of their personal data. About the Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School The Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School (MMMIGS) serves as a hub for structured doctoral programmes within the Minds, Media, Machines interdisciplinary high-profile area at the University of Bremen. MMMIGS promotes structured doctoral education within MMM, supports doctoral candidates and supervisors within the high-profile area, and offers a demand-tailored scientific qualification programme. The qualification programme is complemented by transferable skills workshops offered by Bremen Early Career Researcher Development (BYRD) as well as thematic courses offered by the doctoral programmes themselves. The Structured Doctoral Programmes in the MMMIGS Network Currently, eight structured doctoral programmes are part of the MMMIGS network: the Research Training Group CAUSE, the EASE Integrated Research Training Group (EASE IRTG), Empowering Digital Media (EDM), the Research Training Group HEARAZ, the Research Training Group KD²School (KD²School), π³: Parameter Identification – Analysis, Algorithms, Implementations (RTG π³), the UBRA AI Center for Health Care, and the ZeMKI doctoral programme. Please refer to the MMMIGS website for an up-to-date list of programmes and other offerings.
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About the University of Bremen The University of Bremen is a young, medium-sized research university. Together with the local research institutes and collaborative partners, it constitutes the leading research hub in north-western Germany. The university is a top performer in many areas of national and international excellence. Its international research profile is shaped in particular by five high-profile areas. About Minds, Media, Machines Minds, Media, Machines (MMM) is one of the five interdisciplinary, high-profile areas that largely define the research profile of the University of Bremen. Rooted in computer science, Minds, Media, Machines connects researchers from eight faculties of the university with numerous internal and external partners. They work together to enhance our understanding of intelligence, cognition in autonomous agents, and teams of agents in the context of mediatised worlds. The insights are then transferred into a new generation of social, computer-based, and cyber-physical systems that make a substantial contribution to the welfare of our society, for example, via embodied intelligent systems that are tailored to users' needs, ageing with users and supporting them over their entire lives while keeping the users in full control of their personal data. About the Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School The Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School (MMMIGS) serves as a hub for structured doctoral programmes within the Minds, Media, Machines interdisciplinary high-profile area at the University of Bremen. MMMIGS promotes structured doctoral education within MMM, supports doctoral candidates and supervisors within the high-profile area, and offers a demand-tailored scientific qualification programme. The qualification programme is complemented by transferable skills workshops offered by Bremen Early Career Researcher Development (BYRD) as well as thematic courses offered by the doctoral programmes themselves. The Structured Doctoral Programmes in the MMMIGS Network Currently, eight structured doctoral programmes are part of the MMMIGS network: the Research Training Group CAUSE, the EASE Integrated Research Training Group (EASE IRTG), Empowering Digital Media (EDM), the Research Training Group HEARAZ, the Research Training Group KD²School (KD²School), π³: Parameter Identification – Analysis, Algorithms, Implementations (RTG π³), the UBRA AI Center for Health Care, and the ZeMKI doctoral programme. Please refer to the MMMIGS website for an up-to-date list of programmes and other offerings.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School (MMMIGS) at Universität Bremen

Is Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School (MMMIGS) at Universität Bremen taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School (MMMIGS) programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School (MMMIGS) at Universität Bremen?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Minds, Media, Machines Integrated Graduate School (MMMIGS)?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Bremen — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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