About Constructor University

A private, English-taught research university in Bremen, Germany. A home to students from over 120 countries, where academic excellence meets real-world science, business and technology.

What Makes Constructor University Different

Constructor University educates people who build with knowledge, act with purpose, and contribute meaningfully to science, technology, business, and society. It is not simply a place where students study the world—it is a place where they learn to construct its future.

International by design

Study alongside students from 120+ nationalities in a truly global learning community

English-taught in Germany

Earn a fully English-taught degree in Germany with accredited, recognized education

Built for global careers

Develop future-ready skills through research, industry partnerships, and 437 employers

Our Mission

To advance knowledge and technology to make science, research, and learning more effective, and to empower students from different countries to become the next generation of groundbreaking scientists, professionals, and leaders.

Our Vision

By 2030, Constructor University will achieve global recognition in the high-tech industry for excellence in research and educational innovation. Building on its integration into local and global higher education networks, in collaboration with industry, and with a strong focus on the computer, business, and physical sciences, the university will foster the ambition, creativity, initiative, curiosity, and motivation of 5,000 on-campus students.

Our Story

We are often asked—by students, parents, partners and the public—where does our name “Constructor” come from? We believe Constructor is more than a name. It is an ethos, a mindset, and a philosophy. A Constructor is driven by curiosity, engaging with knowledge to create something new.

At a Glance

Constructor University, by the Numbers

Constructor University was founded with the support of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, the University of Bremen, and Rice University, Houston, Texas.

Private University in Germany

Top 25%

Worldwide - THE Rankings 2026

2,000+

Students on campus

50+

Degree programs

34 ha

Green residential campus

120+

Nationalities on one campus

Our History

25 Years of Constructing Knowledge

1999 - Founded

With the University of Bremen, Rice University and the City of Bremen. First state recognition granted.

2001 - Campus opens

130 students from 40 countries and 27 professors arrive; Helmut Schmidt speaks at the opening.

2007 - Jacobs University

Following the Jacobs Foundation's €200M investment in 2006, the largest donation ever made to a European university, the institution becomes Jacobs University Bremen.

2022 - Constructor University

A new name and a new chapter — joining the global Constructor ecosystem.

2026 - A new era

Nobel laureate Sir Konstantin Novoselov appointed to lead the university.

Celebrate 25 Years of Constructor University With Us!

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Life in Bremen

Nearly all undergraduates live on our 34-hectare green campus, organized into residential colleges — a close-knit community just minutes from the maritime city of Bremen.

Residential colleges
Live where you learn, in a diverse college community.
Sports & Convention Center
50+ clubs, teams and student initiatives.
Connected to the city
Bremen's old town and river are a short ride away.

Explore Campus Life

Picture taken behind the IRC (Library) – Constructor University Campus

Global Research & Academic Partnerships

Constructor University collaborates with leading research institutions and universities worldwide, providing access to cutting-edge research environments and global academic networks. Students benefit from access to real research environments, opportunities to collaborate with leading scientists, and a strong foundation for academic and research careers.

Constructor University research includes three interdisciplinary Schools (School of Science, School of Computer Science & Engineering, School of Business, Social & Decision Sciences), working with world-leading institutes to tackle global challenges with the most recent digital technologies.

Full list of university partnerships

Rankings and Accreditations

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Constructor University Annual Report 2024

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Constructor University Annual Report 2023

THE World 2026

Top 25% worldwide • #1 private university in Germany • #4 International university in the world • #24 Small university (best in Germany, THE 2024)

THE Young 2024

Top 10% worldwide • #57 young university out of 673

Humboldt 2023

Ranks attractiveness for international researchers • #12 of 127 German universities for researchers

U-Multirank 2022

Top score in 14 different categories • #2 out of 100 German universities

Part of Something Bigger

Empowered by the Constructor Group

Constructor University is a core member of the Constructor ecosystem, operating within Constructor Knowledge—the education and innovation backbone of Constructor Group. This integration connects the university to a global network of research hubs, professional academies, and talent development programs, creating synergies between education, technology, and entrepreneurship. Through this collaboration, we advance knowledge and empower students to become future leaders in science and industry.

Why being part of the ecosystem matters:

Access to Constructor Tech: advanced platforms for research and learning.
Collaboration with Constructor Capital: funding and mentorship for startups.
Academic network: Nobel laureates, Turing Award winners, leading scientists.
Business network: global entrepreneurs and tech leaders.