University of Bremen
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The University of Bremen is a public research university in northern Germany, opened in 1971, with about 18,000 students from more than 110 countries in 12 faculties. It is known for marine and climate research (the MARUM Cluster of Excellence), space and materials sciences and computer science, and was among Germany's Universities of Excellence in 2012. It offers more than 25 English-taught master's programmes, including Marine Geosciences, Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems, International Relations and Transnational Law. It ranked 514th in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
There is no tuition for international students, including non-EU students; only the semester contribution applies: €443.40 for winter semester 2026/27 (including the semester transport ticket, administrative and social fees).
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
Non-EU applicants for bachelor's and law programmes first obtain a VPD from uni-assist, then apply directly through the University of Bremen's online portal; the winter-semester deadline is 15 July and the portal opens in early May. Bachelor's programmes require German. Master's programmes set their own requirements and deadlines.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Bremen · Germany
Life and living
Bremen · Germany
Living in Bremen
A historic Hanseatic city-state in northern Germany, home to the University of Bremen.
Student housing
A shared-flat (WG) room in Bremen costs about EUR 484 a month including bills in 2025 (MLP report, model 20 m² room).
Transport for students
The Deutschland semester ticket costs EUR 37.80 a month (EUR 226.80 a semester) from winter 2026/27; it is paid with the semester fee and covers local transport across Germany.
Top landmarks
Bremen City Hall
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Bremen Roland
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Bremen Cathedral
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Böttcherstraße
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Studying and living in Germany
Costs and living
Tuition: • No tuition at public universities in 14 states for bachelor’s, consecutive master’s and doctorates; students only pay the semester contribution (about €100–350 per semester, often including a transport ticket). • Baden-Württemberg (e.g. Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Freiburg, KIT): €1,500 per semester for non-EU students. • Technical University of Munich (TUM): €2,000–3,000 per semester for bachelor’s and €4,000–6,000 for master’s (rising from winter 2027/28). • Doctorates are tuition-free in every state. Living: proof of €992 a month (€11,904 a year) is required, usually through a blocked account (Sperrkonto). Students typically spend about €850–1,100 a month depending on the city (Munich and Hamburg are more expensive). Statutory student health insurance costs about €120–140 a month.
Working while studying
International students may work 140 full days or 280 half days a year without approval from the Federal Employment Agency, and up to 20 hours a week during the lecture period. Student assistant jobs at the university do not count towards this limit. After graduation: a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job matching your qualification, then a switch to a skilled-worker permit or the EU Blue Card.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in GermanyFaculties and programmes
12 faculties · 36 programmes
Faculties and programmes
12 faculties · 36 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty 1: Physics / Electrical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering· Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Physics
Faculty 2: Biology / Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Biology
- Chemistry
Faculty 3: Mathematics / Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Computer ScienceDE
- Digital Media· Bachelor, Master
- Mathematics
- Statistics· MasterEN
Faculty 4: Production Engineering – Mechanical Engineering & Process Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor, MasterDE
- Mechanical EngineeringDE
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Faculty 5: Geosciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Geography· Bachelor, Master
- Geology
Faculty 6: Law
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Corporate Law· Bachelor, PhDDE
- Criminal Law· Bachelor, PhDDE
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor, PhDDE
- International Law
Faculty 7: Business Studies and Economics
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Business ManagementDE
- Economics
- Information Technology (IT)· MasterEN
Faculty 8: Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- International Relations· MasterEN
- Political ScienceDE
- SociologyDE
Faculty 9: Cultural Studies
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Anthropology· Bachelor, MasterDE
- Digital Media· MasterEN
- HistoryDE
- Theology & Religious Studies· Bachelor, MasterDE
Faculty 10: Linguistics and Literary Studies
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Languages and Literature
Faculty 11: Human and Health Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGerman- Nursing· Bachelor, Master
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sports Science· Bachelor, Master
Faculty 12: Pedagogy and Educational Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGerman- Curriculum & Instruction
- Special Education· Bachelor, Master
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of Bremen is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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