Erasmus guide Constructor University
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at Constructor University in Bremen, Germany.
Study abroad at Constructor University: overview
Study abroad at Constructor University is strongest for students who want a private, English-taught residential campus in Bremen with a very international peer group. Constructor publishes 2,000+ students and 120+ countries; the honest trade-off is that Grohn, room/board and transport planning matter as much as academic fit.
Enrollment
2,000+ students according to Constructor University public facts.
International Mix
Students from 120+ countries / 120 different nationalities in official Constructor materials.
Why students choose it
Constructor University works best if you actively want a residential campus in Bremen-Grohn. Choose it for English-taught classes, close faculty contact, international student mix and campus housing; check course capacity, Type B room rules, board and the train route to central Bremen before treating it like a downtown German university.
Language of instruction: English
Exchange & application at Constructor University
Exchange at Constructor University follows a clear fall/spring rhythm: partner nomination first, then application, course planning, housing and arrival. The key dates are March 15 / April 15 for fall and October 15 / November 15 for spring, but your home university still controls whether the place is available to you.
Official links
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Open page
Exchange page
The universityโs own page for incoming exchange students.
โ Requirements
Partner nomination or approved visiting route, online application, transcript, course plan, English-language readiness, valid health insurance, passport/visa or residence documents and housing/arrival confirmation.
๐จNomination Process
The home university nominates first for partner exchange. Constructor then shares the application steps, confirms course and housing procedures, and routes students through arrival, insurance and semester-ticket information.
๐Visa Support
Constructor provides incoming guidance, but students must follow German visa/residence, health-insurance and city-registration rules for their nationality and stay length.
๐งญOrientation Week
Fall 2026 orientation runs 25-31 August after exchange check-in on 24 August; use it for room, CampusNet, course changes, insurance, semester ticket and Bremen transport.
๐๏ธDeadlines by intake
| Intake | Nomination deadline | Application deadline |
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| 1st semester | March 15 | April 15 |
| 2nd semester | October 15 | November 15 |
Arrival Checklist
- Confirm nomination/application status and keep the admission email accessible offline.
- Confirm Type B housing, board package and exact one-semester invoice.
- Set up valid health insurance and visa/residence documents before travel.
- Save the Bremen-Nord route, Semesterticket rules and first-night arrival plan.
- Bring backup courses for registration and add/drop.
- Attend orientation, register systems access and meet the Study Abroad contact early.
Academics & courses at Constructor University
Academics at Constructor are compact, English-taught and often project-heavy, so students should check prerequisites and assessment style before finalising the Learning Agreement. Use course registration and add/drop dates as real deadlines, not as loose suggestions.
๐Course Registration
Constructor's 2026/27 calendar lists Fall course registration from 26 August to 3 September and Spring registration from 25 January to 3 February. Exchange students should arrive with backup courses because prerequisites, capacity and home approval still matter.
๐Credit System
Use the course catalogue and home-university Learning Agreement to map credits before arrival; do not assume every English-taught course automatically fits your degree.
๐ฏGrading System
Confirm grading conversion, exam type, project load and transcript timing with both Constructor and your home university before choosing demanding courses.
โ๏ธExam Culture
The campus is small and English-taught, so participation, projects and repeated faculty contact can matter more than in a large lecture university. Plan travel around listed exam windows, not around guesses.
๐Library Access
Use the library/Information Resource Center, CampusNet, faculty coordinators and academic advising during the first week so course changes are documented.
Tuition & fees at Constructor University
Costs at Constructor University need careful separation: exchange tuition, full-degree tuition, room, board, university fee, insurance and Semesterticket are different lines. The official Type B room and board figures can make the semester look very different from a simple Bremen rent estimate.
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE | EUR 0 / semester at Constructor | Tuition is usually waived at the host for partner exchange students; home-university fees and living costs still apply. |
| Full-degree undergraduate tuition | EUR 10,000 / semester | Constructor's 2026/27 bachelor cost sheet lists tuition at EUR 10,000 per semester; exchange students are a separate route. |
| Campus room - Type B reference | EUR 6,480 / 9 months or EUR 8,160 / 12 months | Constructor housing options list Type B single room with shared bathroom at these contract prices; one-semester exchange billing must be confirmed. |
| Board / meal plan | EUR 2,500 / semester | The 2026/27 cost sheet lists board at EUR 2,500 per semester; housing pages list EUR 5,000 for the academic year. |
| Semester ticket | EUR 174 listed for Fall 2025; subject to change | Constructor notes the Semesterticket amount can change and that 2026/27 cost of attendance may include university fees up to EUR 696 per semester. |
EUR 0 / semester at Constructor
Tuition is usually waived at the host for partner exchange students; home-university fees and living costs still apply.
EUR 10,000 / semester
Constructor's 2026/27 bachelor cost sheet lists tuition at EUR 10,000 per semester; exchange students are a separate route.
EUR 6,480 / 9 months or EUR 8,160 / 12 months
Constructor housing options list Type B single room with shared bathroom at these contract prices; one-semester exchange billing must be confirmed.
EUR 2,500 / semester
The 2026/27 cost sheet lists board at EUR 2,500 per semester; housing pages list EUR 5,000 for the academic year.
EUR 174 listed for Fall 2025; subject to change
Constructor notes the Semesterticket amount can change and that 2026/27 cost of attendance may include university fees up to EUR 696 per semester.
Fees change annually โ verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Student housing at Constructor University
Housing at Constructor University is easiest when treated as part of the academic plan. Type B campus housing is practical for exchange students, while private Bremen-Nord WGs require contract checks, commute testing and a backup plan.
Constructor University offers official housing
Incoming study-abroad students are normally assigned Type B single rooms with shared bathroom, subject to official confirmation.
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Insurance & campus support at Constructor University
Support at Constructor University is most useful before problems become urgent: Study Abroad, housing, registrar, academic advising, student services and residential-life contacts should all be saved in week one. The small campus is an advantage if you ask early.
๐ก๏ธMandatory Insurance
Incoming students must prove valid health insurance. Non-EU students normally need German-recognised insurance; EU/EEA students should confirm EHIC proof and any Constructor registration requirement.
๐ช๐บEHIC Accepted
EU/EEA students may be able to use EHIC for medically necessary care, but the university still needs acceptable proof before enrolment.
๐ฅCampus Clinic
Use Constructor student services and German on-call service 116117 for non-emergency medical routing; emergency number is 112.
๐ง Mental Health
Use student services, residential college support, academic advising and counselling/referral routes early if housing, adaptation or workload becomes a problem.
German statutory or recognised private student insurance
Budget roughly EUR 120-160/month unless you have accepted EU/EHIC proof
Confirm exact eligibility before arrival; insurance affects registration and visa/residence steps.
Campus services
Study Abroad / Incoming Students office
Nomination deadlines, application flow, course and arrival routing for exchange and study-abroad students.
Housing and residential colleges
Campus room types, Type B assignment context, residential-life rules and official housing information.
Registrar / course registration
Calendar dates, course registration, add/drop, exam windows, transcript and administrative deadlines.
Semester ticket support
Deutschlandsemesterticket/Semesterticket information for daily travel between Grohn, Bremen-Nord and the centre.
Academic advising and faculty coordinators
Prerequisites, course alternatives, Learning Agreement changes and workload decisions.
Student clubs and events
Campus-first social life, international cohort events, student initiatives and low-friction first-week community.
Dining / board
Meal-plan budgeting and daily campus food routine that should be compared with private living costs.
Wellbeing and student support
Residential support, student-services referrals and early help with adaptation, housing or academic stress.
Student life at Constructor University
Student life at Constructor is international and campus-first, with residential colleges, clubs, dining and study groups shaping the week. A good Bremen semester adds city routines in Viertel, Schlachte and Schnoor so campus life does not become a bubble.
Student Clubs
- Residential college events - Best first-week route because most international students are already on campus.
- Student clubs and societies - Use clubs to avoid staying only inside your nationality group.
- ESN Bremen - Good bridge from campus to city-wide international events.
Your First 2 Weeks
- Confirm room, board, Semesterticket and first invoice.
- Register systems access and save course-registration/add-drop dates.
- Test the route to central Bremen and back after dark before going out.
- Join at least one academic club and one low-pressure social group.
- Set up insurance, registration and emergency contacts before workload rises.
Key exchange dates at Constructor University
Constructor University's 2026/27 calendar gives students concrete planning anchors for arrival, orientation, course registration, add/drop, exams and checkout. Put those dates beside housing payments and travel before booking flights.
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Fall 2026 arrival and orientation
24-31 August 2026
Exchange check-in on 24 August; orientation 25-31 August before classes.
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Fall 2026 classes, add/drop and exams
1 September-21 December 2026
Classes start 1 September; add/drop ends 15 September; final exams run 10-21 December.
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Spring 2027 arrival and course registration
25 January-16 February 2027
Exchange check-in 25 January; classes begin 1 February; add/drop ends 16 February.
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Spring 2027 exams and semester end
19 May-1 June 2027
Final exams run 19-29 May; exchange checkout is listed for 1 June.
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