International Program
University of Bremen (Year or Semester)
The University at Buffalo Department of Media Study is pleased to offer the Exchange Program in cooperation with the University of Bremen, Germany. Known as the science center of North West Germany, the University of Bremen enrolls approximately 19,000 students.
Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Media Study may enrich their studies and earn credits by enrolling in Digital Media courses at the University of Bremen. The courses in Digital Media offer an application-oriented approach by teaching systematic theoretical knowledge with an emphasis on the application of new media in various areas, such as: e-services (tasks in the field of e-commerce), e-business, e-government, e-learning systems, and tele-cooperation systems, as well as new media approaches in fine arts and culture.
This innovative program provides a scientific education, which combines knowledge of traditional computer science with design-oriented abilities for the production and application of new media. The areas of emphasis include:
- multimedia databases, hypermedia systems
- virtual / augmented reality
- digital film production
- media theory and media history
- semiotics of digital media
- human computer interaction, media ergonomics, usability
- cultural science aspects of media, media law, media economics
- graphic and communication design, typography, audio and video design
- animation and interactive media design, intermedia
- media engineering (media production and project management)
- telecooperation systems, electronic commerce
- multimedia teaching and learning systems
- digital media applications in culture and fine arts
You can find more information here.
"My experience in Bremen."
[Testimonial from Colin Weeks, DMS Class of 2010, who recently studied in Bremen, Germany for an academic year]
The Universität Bremen is four separate campuses and offers a myriad of digital media courses from which the student may choose. While studying at Bremen, students enroll in Masters level courses, which are taught in English, with other students completing their Master's degrees. This is not only academically stimulating and challenging, but also provides a heightened level of education, giving participants the unique opportunity to meet and interact with people at an advanced stage of their own education path.
The program achieves a near perfect balance of diversity, with about 40-50% of students being German,and the rest from across the globe. Nearly every conceivable cultural, geographical, religious, and ethnic background is represented.
Studying abroad is extremely personally satisfying. I found German culture to be completely accessible and friendly, especially German students. The Bremen Program also offers the option to live with other German students, which I highly recommend, for an enhanced cultural immersion.
Lastly, living and studying in Germany is a fantastic way to learn German and to travel throughout the country and Europe.