University of Bremen - Application and Admission

60 University of Bremen - Application and Admission https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission Master, Marine Biology, ISATEC, International Studies of Aquatic Tropical Ecology, Application, Admission, University Bremen en University of Bremen Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:30:54 +0200 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:30:54 +0200 University of Bremen content-417588 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:12:28 +0100 DAAD Scholarships for ISATEC Students https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417588 Applicants from developing countries, interested in the study profile ISATEC, can apply for a scholarship provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Please note that in this case an earlier application deadline applies already on 15th October of the year before the study program will actually start. More details on the combined application for the study place and the scholarship can be obtained from the<a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/isatec/application-and-admission/daad-scholarship/" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window"> ISATEC webpage</a>. Content content-417482 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:39:07 +0100 All Information at a Glance https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417482 Restricted Admission: Limited to 30 Students max. 15 students ISATEC Language Requirements: International C1 Certificates in English Application Period:&nbsp; Mid of March till April 30 for winter semester Application Deadline: April 30 for winter semester Term 1 Academic Year 2026/27 Start of classes: October 09 Content content-417557 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:37:30 +0100 Please take note https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417557 <ul> <li>Copies of original certificates must be VALIDATED.</li> <li>Certificates in other languages than German or English must be TRANSLATED into German or English.</li> <li>ORIGINAL documents will NOT be ACCEPTED, please do not send any!</li> <li>Please bring the documents PERSONALLY for the enrollment process at the university. Do not send any!</li> </ul> Content content-417510 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Contact Us https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417510 If you are unsure, whether the content of your degree program is sufficiently suitable for the Master's program or should there still be any further questions to the Master program itself, please do not hesitate to address Study profile Marine Biology PD Dr. Holger Auel <a class="mail" href="mailto:marbiol@uni-bremen.de" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail">marbiol@uni-bremen.de</a> Study profile ISATEC Dr. Oliver Janssen-Weets <a class="mail" href="mailto:janssen.weets@uni-bremen.de" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail">janssen.weets@uni-bremen.de</a> Content content-417535 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Selection process https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417535 If the number of applicants meeting the admission requirements exceeds the number of availabe study places - which is usually the case - the Master's Selection Board will rank the applications, up to 100 points may be awarded for an application. Content content-417534 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Ranking System https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417534 up to 40 points: Overall grade of previous degree, or average grade achieved up to time of application (min. 135 CP). A ranking list of applicants is drawn up on the basis of their grades. up to 40 points: Individual academic and non-academic qualifications relevant to the scope of Marine Biology, Ecology or Physiology. up to 20 points: Letter of Motivation stating reasons for your interest in the program, written in English. Content content-417533 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Letter of Motivation https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417533 Criteria for the evaluation of the letter are specific reference to the study course, a distinct explanation of the applicant’s own qualification and aims, especially as regards the connection between future career and the course of studies, as well as the applicant’s motivation being in accordance with the orientation of the course of studies. Your motivation letter should be one page maximum. Content content-417549 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Online Application https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417549 Applications must be submitted online, prior to the closing date and together with all necessary admission requirements. Applicants must apply via the central online application portal&nbsp;of the University of Bremen (<a class="externalLink" href="https://moin.uni-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&amp;PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&amp;ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000285,-ABUZenStart" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">MOIN</a>). The online application form will be active 6 weeks before the application deadline. Your application is only valid for the semester you have selected. Applications may (and should) already be submitted before the previous study degree (i.e. usually B.Sc.) has been finished, if&nbsp;at least 135 ECTS have been obtained, equivalent to the work load of 4.5 semesters. In those cases, admission can be granted on the condition that the previous&nbsp;degree will be successfully finished by September, 30th. Admission may be granted subject to the condition that proof of passing the initial degree and the certificate of language proficiency are furnished at the latest two weeks after the beginning of the Master Study Course. As for the original of the BSc certificate, same must be submitted latest by 31 December of that year. Content content-417548 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Application documents https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417548 At the time of application, you must provide a current overview of grades and course work (study schedule/ transcript of records) and, if already available, proof of having been awarded your degree. You have to upload the following documents: <ul> <li>Certificate of Bachelor degree or official academic transcript of Study Records of your Bachelor studies. i.e. a list of successfully studied courses completed at your home university (inlcuding duration, final grades, graduation scheme), in English or German</li> <li>Detailed and current curriculum vitae (CV), written in English</li> <li>Letter of Motivation, explaining your interest for enrollment in the Master program Marine Biology, written in English</li> <li><a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/sprachenzentrum-der-hochschulen-im-land-bremen/angebote/sprachnachweise-sprachzeugnisse-internationale-zertifikate/internationale-zertifikate-und-anerkannte-sprachnachweise-fuer-die-studienzulassung" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Proof of sufficient English language skills</a>, in English</li> <li>Any additional documents or relevant qualifications, such as internships or academic awards, written in German or English</li> </ul> Content content-417545 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Further questions about the application procedure? https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417545 Please check the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/master/" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Master's Portal of the University of Bremen</a> for answers concerning your online application (registration, upload of documents etc.). You will find answers to frequently asked questions at the <a class="internalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/master/faq/" target="_blank" title="Opens internal link in current window">FAQ</a> of the Master's Portal. If there are any questions left, please contact the Secretariat for Students (SfS) <a class="mail" href="mailto:master@uni-bremen.de" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail">master@uni-bremen.de.</a> Content content-417546 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Application Deadline https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417546 April 30 for winter semester Content content-417547 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Please take note https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417547 You apply with simple copies of your documents. Content content-417560 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Verification in two steps https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417560 After the application deadline your application will undergo two consecutive checks. At first the <a class="mail" href="mailto:master@uni-bremen.de" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail">Secretariat for Students (SfS)</a><a class="mail" href="javascript:linkTo_UnCryptMailto('lzhksn9lzrsdqZtmh,aqdldm-cd');" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail"> </a>will check if your application is complete and correct. If your application is incomplete or incorrect, you will not be included into the following selection procedure. Instead you will receive a notification from the SfS International indicating that you are rejected and why. In case of being rejected, you have one month (four weeks) to object in writing and, if necessary, to submit missing documents with the objection. But, if the criteria of the first step are met, your application will be forwarded to the Master's Selection Board for final evaluation according to the ranking criteria of the program. The Selection Board of the Master's program Marine Biology will meet as soon as possible, latest early in June to evaluate all applications. After having received the final ranking list for the Master's program Marine Biology the SfS will inform you whether your application has been successful or not. Content content-417558 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Enrollment https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417558 In case of success you will get a notification of admission by email via the MOIN portal. Please take note of the conditions and deadlines contained in the notification. If requested you have to submit the requested further paper documents (until the deadline stated in the admission note!). If you do not submit the respective documents within the specified deadline or, if they are not correctly certified, you will not be enrolled. Please note that documents will only be accepted in German or English. You confirm acceptance by paying <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/starting-your-studies/formalitaeten/re-registration-and-semester-feeer-contribution/" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">semester fee</a>. Please consider the specified deadline for paying! Content content-417553 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Check your status online https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417553 The Selection procedure will take some time (usually 6-8 weeks after the application deadline). Using your online registration login in <a class="externalLink" href="https://moin.uni-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&amp;PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&amp;ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000285,-ABUZenStart" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">MOIN</a>, you can check the status of your application at any time. Content content-417554 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Please take note https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417554 <ul> <li>Do not hand in original documents!.</li> <li>Simple copies are sufficient.</li> <li>Documents will only be accepted in German or English.</li> <li>Translations have to be made by a sworn translator in Germany.</li> <li>Please bring the required documents in person or send them by parcel service.</li> <li>To enroll, you must sign the acceptance form in person.</li> </ul> Content content-417567 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Formalities for international students https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417567 Information on visa, residence permit, registration, health insurance, bank account and more Content content-417565 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Please take note https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417565 As a student from outside the EU/EAA /Switzerland or contract country, you are legally obliged to insure with the German public health insurance. Content content-417566 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Contact https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417566 If you are an enrolled and prospective student you can find assistance here: International Office Claudia Pellegrino Phone: +49 421 218-60365 Email: <a class="mail" href="mailto:claudia.pellegrino@vw.uni-bremen.de">claudia.pellegrino@vw.uni-bremen.de</a> <ul class="list-normal"> </ul> Content content-417574 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Costs https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417574 More information on financing your studies &amp; scholarships Content content-417573 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Housing https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417573 Information on Housing on campus and in Bremen in general Content content-417578 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 after-arrival-in-Bremen-headline https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417578 After arrival in Bremen you have to register as a citizen within two weeks after moving into your accomodation <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/research-alliance/welcome-center/registration-in-bremen/" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">(Residents Registration Office</a>/ Einwohnermeldeamt). For registering as a citizen you need an official certificate of your landlord. At the latest four weeks before the expiry date of the entry / study visa, you must apply for a <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/research-alliance/welcome-center/residence-permit/" target="_blank">residence permit.</a> You can apply for a residence permit on the campus at the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/bsu" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Bremen Service University </a>(BSU). Students of the previous year may help you with these formalities. Content content-417577 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Formalities for international students https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417577 More information on registration and residence permit Content content-417579 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Contact BSU https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417579 <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/bsu.html" target="_blank">BSU (bremen_service universität)</a> Bibliothekstr. 6 28359 Bremen <a class="mail" href="mailto:bsu@uni-bremen.de">bsu@uni-bremen.de</a> <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/research-alliance/welcome-center/registration-in-bremen/" target="_blank">BSU on the map</a> Content content-417584 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Introduction to the Master Marine Biology https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417584 On the first day of the study programme, the coordinators will introduce you to the course structure of the study programme, and you will receive your curriculum for the first term. Content content-417583 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:14:17 +0100 Start of classes https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol/application-and-admission#c417583 October 12 for winter term 2026/27 Content