Semester Dates
The academic year begins 1st October and ends 30th September of the following year. The periods during which lecture courses take place vary from year to year.
Lecture Courses
When does the semester begin? When and where do lecture classes take place? How do I register for courses? In which semester should I attend which courses? Here you can find the answers to these questions and many other things regarding lecture courses at the University of Bremen.
Fresher Orientation week
To make sure your studies get off to a good start, each year in mid-October the University organizes an orientation week for its new students. The program is full and varied: Interdisciplinary activities, tours of the campus, introductions to study programs, making acquaintance with fellow students. The program of events and activities offered during this so-called O-Week is sent in good time to all the University’s new students together with the brochure "Neuland Uni"[PDF] (1.4 MB) (in german). You can of course rummage online ... more »
Lecture Course Schedule
The online lecture course schedule will help you compile your own study schedule. Even if you are not enrolled as a student of the University of Bremen you can still attend courses as a guest auditor. The lecture course schedule is constantly updated and contains brief descriptions of the courses offered. more »
Learning Platform Stud.IP
The University’s e-learning platform Stud.IP encompasses various possibilities for students to follow lecture courses via the Internet. Every student can access this platform. For information on how to register, exchanging files, communication with teachers and students, required reading, teacher evaluation and compilation of study schedules go to more »
Study Plans
Each faculty department has its own study plan. Here, students can see in which semester they are expected to earn study credits so they can be sure to finish their study program within the standard period of study. Each study program also has its own examination regulations which lay down the number and type of study credits needed in order to be awarded a degree.
Freshers are given details and explanations of their respective study plans in the course of introductory events held during the orientation week. You can find the current examination regulations in the studies data bank under the heading "Formalia & Ordnungsmittel". Some Faculties also post their study plans on their internet pages.
Internet Lectures
And everyone can go to the University of Bremen’s open-access internet portal “Mobile Lecture“, where they can view high-quality digital recordings of lectures held at the University. Moreover, several faculties can provide lectures on video, together with transparencies and digitalized materials (presentations, scripts, tests and simulations). You will also find lectures in the area of General Studies in the portal. more »
