Jacobs University Bremen

The course is very well structured, the professors are very knowledgeable and have charisma in their lectures. Last year it was a bit disorganized because of the Corona situation, but it was the same everywhere and I think Jacobs handled it quite well.
Another thing I like about Jacobs and this course in particular is that the classes are quite small, the lecture halls are never crowded, and this allows the professors to communicate and relate closely to the students, often getting to know them on a personal level.
We also have lab sessions and seminars that start much earlier compared to my home country. I feel that this allows every biochemistry and cell biology graduate to pursue all of their goals after graduation, i.e. finding a job or going to graduate school.
The last point is that Jacobs University and this particular program, although small and young, is one of the best in Germany and in the world. Graduates of our program have studied at the most prestigious universities and are considered outstanding professionals in their fields.

Why not come to Jacobs University Bremen you ask me : 

1. Shit binding loan policy.
BEWARE THE LOAN POLICY !!!
Don't go to Jacobs thinking that people from your country went to Jacobs earlier.The loan policy has changed and it's shit. I didn't know it either and am trapped here at Jacobs. Think before you commit to loans. With the new policy they can suck around 55000 Euro from you if the tuition deferral is 9000 each year.And trust me Jacobs is no way near that worth.

2. The undergrad programs are getting worse.
With the best professors leaving the campus the new recruits are rather not experienced at teaching and making the students understand.There are only a handful umm like 3~4 professors that I came across that are really good even though they are planning to leave soon. :neutral: 
   
3. Being International in Germany has its cons.
Thinking of going to Germany is way too different than US. Without language fluency.
So if you are thinking to earn the tuition/accommodation fee by yourself better learn German till B2.

4. Although they call themselves international, its not much international as expected.
The major student body is from South Asia and eastern Europe mostly from Pakistan/India area and Albania/Turkey/Romania Area. Literally students from the US are somewhere around 30 students in the whole campus. The students are usually divided and stay with the people from their country.

5. University is 100% profit oriented.
Recently Jacobs converted it's research building used for classes and lectures to a residential college  in hope to increase the number of students in the new class of 2022/2023. With the university lacking resources for proper lecture halls that can accommodate students properly it's a reckless money making stunt that the uni is doing that would doom itself sooner or later. Students even have to sit on the floor/on the window beam in the classrooms due to insufficient spaces.
Even the professors are disappointed with the university not giving emphasis  over academic quality and extending resources.

6. Its location

It is in Bremen-Nord. Not even in the Bremen city (maybe 20 km away from city). Even Bremen city is not that big compared to other German cities. So less opportunities within Bremen for international students.And the weather is SHIT from October to February. Literal SHIT !!!!! 

7. German public university are wayyyyy better (Research online)
So its competitive for international students to get a job in really good companies in Germany. And without German Level C2 it is just impossible to land at a good job in the best company in Germany.

Jacobs generally provides scholarships to students but in the name of HEFTY LOANS.  The professors in CS here are the worst, non supportive and arrogant people. The management in Jacobs is totally useless. The housing department charges huge sums to students as fines for little things in their rooms, to take profits out of students. All the nice professors have left till date, and the new hired professors have zero to very less teaching experience, and provide no learning experience during classes. They only either read through the slides, or just give some vague statements about different topics rather than discussion fostered learning. Practical aspects? zero, all of them are focused on grades and they are very strict in grading while being shitty at teaching at the same time. Research opportunities? None to minimal. You either have to be their favorite TAs to work for your thesis with the professors, or have to have super good grades (which is rare for CS students here in average), so most CS students end up with nothing in hand here.
Jacobs forces students on campus to stay in the meal plan (servery) by contract, so that they can charge large sums for the bad food they provide. 

In short, sure Jacobs may provide good financial options, but beware if it i mostly loans and not grants. It's their money making scheme. Apart that, in Germany the working environment is good especially for majors like CS, IEM, IMS etc. Work students earn around 10-13 per hour and can work upto 20 hours per week during the semester. 
Other life science majors like EES, BCCB, Physics etc are at good withstanding in Jacobs with good research opportunities, but if you are looking at Jacobs for Mobility majors like CS, IMS, it's better not to come here. The loans are not worth it.
A study abroad experience in germany is definitely recommended, but in Jacobs? not much you can decide for yourself.