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Studies
Studying at the University of Bremen
As a student in one of our more than 100 attractive study programs, you can be part of a top international university. Cutting-edge research, participation and diversity characterize studies at the University of Bremen.
Our study programs are designed to involve you right from the beginning: Searching for answers to the pressing issues of our time and discovering new insights.
People from many countries work and study on our campus: Our work is international and interdisciplinary, sustainable and practice-oriented. This offers you great opportunities to make your studies a very special phase of your life.
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Practical Information
To help you find your way around, we have compiled the most important information for you in a target-group-oriented manner.
For applicants (international)
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Our Highlights
How does the University of Bremen actually “tick”? Learn from our website and through personal contact what makes us different.
Gathering international experience
Promoting and shaping diversity (German only)
Getting off to a good start in your studies (German only)
Good reasons to study STEM (German only)
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Living in Bremen
Bremen has about 550,000 inhabitants – a medium-sized city in which you can quickly feel at home. The green park Bürgerpark, the River Weser, the extensive cultural opportunities all over the city, and a vibrant nightlife scene are just a few of the reasons.
As a student, you can go everywhere by bus and train using the Semesterticket; but (almost) everything in Bremen is easily reachable by bike.
Bremen's districts are colorful and diverse, Ostertor is the urban and bustling part of the city, along the Weser for a maritime feel, the iconic Neustadt district or close to the University in Horn-Lehe; there is a place for everyone.
The Studentenwerk Bremen offers affordable housing for students. In Bremen there are also private residential accommodation, various housing associations, and of course there is always the private housing market.
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International Studies
The internationalization of teaching and learning is one of the strategic goals of the University.
Teaching and learning content is internationally oriented. We enable our students to gain international experience, whether through a period studying abroad, an internships or through foreign language courses – ideally preparing them for the international labor markets in a globalized world.
We extend a warm welcome to foreign students and secure their academic success through the opportunities we offer. Guest lecturers from all over the world enrich our study programs. Discover the many possibilities.
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Continuing Education
Combining working and studying. The University of Bremen offers a variety of ongoing education options for your professional development – practice-related and state-of-the-art. The spectrum of opportinities ranges from seminars, individual modules, extra occupational Master program.
In addition, we also have exciting programs for seniors in a wide range of disciplines.
As a guest student you can attend individual courses without having to enroll. All the University’s faculties offer this opportunity, so there is a wide range of courses to choose from.
The Academy for Continuing Education combines continuing education courses offered by the University of Bremen and, of course, also offers personal advice.