Hochschule Bremen
About
Hochschule Bremen charges no tuition (just a ≈€700/year semester contribution) in Bremen in a compact, affordable German city, teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, social sciences and business. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Bremen is a compact city-state on the North Sea, known for its Hanseatic heritage and port. Living costs are low — around €700–800 per month for shared housing, food, and local transport. The old town (Altstadt) has cafés and galleries; the student quarter near the university is vibrant and affordable. Strong maritime and logistics culture shapes the local economy.
Application deadlines
- WiSeJul 15
A preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) via the central application service (uni-assist) by ~Jun 1; then direct application by Jul 15
- SoSeJan 15
Limited programmes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule Bremen as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule Bremen is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€700 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in 28199 Bremen are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule Bremen?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule Bremen typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Hochschule Bremen offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Hochschule Bremen located?
Hochschule Bremen is in 28199 Bremen, Germany. Neustadtswall 30, 28199 Bremen
What can you study at Hochschule Bremen?
Fields offered include: STEM, Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Political science, International relations, Maritime Studies, Aviation, Engineering, Finance.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Bremen; priority for first-semester students
waiting list — no application deadline · typical wait about 14 months
Source · 2026-09-02- Studierendenwerk Bremen · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€700 per year for administration and student services.
- The broad field mix — science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, social sciences, and business — suits students who want flexibility or interdisciplinary study.
- An EU-accredited degree opens the full European labour market and qualifies for Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Bremen is a mid-size port and trade city with a real industrial and logistics sector, offering practical internship access close to campus.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for CIS applicants without an exceptionally high English score.
- Germany is Schengen, politically stable, and internationally recognised — strong fundamentals for a first degree abroad.
What to check
- Non-EU applicants must prove roughly €11,904 in a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) before the visa is issued — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and many classes will require at least B2–C1 German regardless of the IELTS score.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or preparatory course before starting a degree programme.
- Bremen is a smaller federal state; while internships exist, the local job market is narrower than in Munich, Frankfurt, or Berlin, limiting some career paths.
- Germany's public universities are competitive on admission; a qualifying IELTS score does not guarantee a place, and quotas for international students vary by programme.
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