Quick Summary
Situated in Bremen, Germany, Universität Bremen is a public established in 1971. Ranked #510 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 18200 students including 18% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Marine Sciences, Geosciences, Material Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 28%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Renowned for climate and marine research, high-ranking social sciences, and a modern, sustainable campus.
Subject Strengths
Marine SciencesGeosciencesMaterial SciencesProduction EngineeringSocial Sciences
Founded1971
TypePublic
Total Students18200
Intl Students18%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusUrban Campus
Campus Size118 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsKlinikum Bremen-Mitte, Klinikum Bremen-Ost
AccreditationGerman Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#510
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#351-400
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401-500
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral Degrees
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited (Hybrid options available)
Online Programs
MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, SOCIUM Research Center on Inequality and Social Policy
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate28%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high performance in specific ECTS credits related to the Master's field and prepare a strong motivation letter for NC subjects.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€11,400/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$82
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€12,250/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableDAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Heinrich Böll Foundation
Avg Scholarship$3,900
Financial AidBAföG available for domestic and eligible international students
Work-StudyAvailable (Student Assistant / HiWi positions)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Biology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Digital Media | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Space Sciences and Technologies | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business Studies | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Political Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$56,000
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong links with Bremen Technology Park and aerospace sector
Industry Connections
AirbusMercedes-BenzOHB System SEBLG Logistics Group
Notable Alumni
Joachim Schuster, Reyhan Şahin, Claudia Müller
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (Studierendenwerk housing and private dorms)
Sports Facilities
Hochschulsport Bremen (Gyms, pool, outdoor fields)
Student Clubs
Over 60 cultural, political, and sports associations
Library Resources
Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Bremen (SuUB)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, YUFE Alliance, Partner universities in USA and Asia
Summer Programs
Bremen International Summer School