In short
Bremen has 7 universities and colleges offering 366 degree courses (185 Bachelor's, 176 Master's), and 41% of them are taught in English or bilingually. A student flat costs about €556 a month (30 m² flat in Bremen incl. utilities, MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026). Tuition for non-EU students: €0 — Public universities charge no tuition for regular degrees; you pay only the semester contribution (about €100–400, including the semester ticket).
A compact Hanseatic city-state on the River Weser, made up of two cities: Bremen, with its historic market square and laid-back riverside life, and the port city of Bremerhaven 60 km to the north. Space, aviation, logistics and marine research give graduates real options.
University cities
Every city in Bremen with a university. Cities with a guide link to it.
Cost of living
What studying in Bremen costs, from the latest figures we could source.
- Rent for a student flat
- ≈ €556 / month30 m² flat in Bremen incl. utilities, MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026
- Tuition for non-EU students
- €0 / semesterPlus the semester contribution every student pays. The rules are summed up in In short.
- Proof of funds for a visa
- €992 / monthThe proof of funds German missions currently ask of student-visa applicants (€11,904 a year) — confirm with the German embassy or consulate handling your application.
Good to know
- Bremen is mid-range for student rent — about €556 for a 30 m² flat, against €700 in Hamburg (MLP 2026).
- Bremen's Town Hall and Roland statue are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Hamburg is about an hour away by regional train if you want big-city weekends.
Industries & employers
Big names that hire graduates, and offer internships and working-student jobs, in and around Bremen.
Airbus
Aerospace & space
Bremen builds wing high-lift systems and parts of Europe's space programme.
OHB
Space
Satellite maker headquartered in Bremen.
Mercedes-Benz
Automotive
One of the brand's largest car plants is in Bremen.
BLG Logistics
Ports & logistics
Port and car-logistics group headquartered in Bremen.
Alfred Wegener Institute
Polar & marine research
Germany's polar research centre, based in Bremerhaven.
Beck's
Food & drink
The beer has been brewed in Bremen since 1873.
Culture & people
Bremen people are Hanseatic: understated, a bit reserved and loyal once you know them. The city is easy to cycle, and in summer life moves to the Schlachte promenade and the beaches along the Weser.
Winter means 'Kohlfahrt' — group walks with a handcart and schnapps that end in a pub with kale and Pinkel sausage. Football club Werder Bremen is a local religion, and you'll hear 'Moin' as a greeting at any time of day.
Events & festivals
Freimarkt
October
One of Germany's oldest fairs, first held in 1035 — rides, beer halls and a big parade.
Breminale
July
An open-air music and culture festival on the banks of the Weser.
Christmas market & Schlachte-Zauber
Advent
The Christmas market around the Town Hall plus a medieval-themed market on the riverside promenade.
Places to see
Market Square, Town Hall & Roland
UNESCO
Bremen's Gothic-Renaissance Town Hall and the stone Roland statue, symbol of the city's freedom.
Böttcherstraße
Street
A short lane of brick expressionist architecture, galleries and a glockenspiel.
Town Musicians of Bremen
Landmark
The bronze donkey, dog, cat and rooster from the Grimm fairy tale, next to the Town Hall.
Schnoor
Quarter
Bremen's oldest quarter: tiny houses, narrow lanes and cafés.
Bremerhaven harbour
City
Home of the German Emigration Center, the Klimahaus and a working container port.
Getting around
Trams and buses cover Bremen, and tram line 6 links the university, the main station and the airport. Most public universities include the Deutschland-Semesterticket in the semester contribution, so regional trains anywhere in Germany are covered too. Bremen is one of Germany's best cycling cities.
Bremen Airport is a few minutes from the city centre. Regional trains reach Bremerhaven in about 40 minutes and Hamburg in about an hour, and ICE/IC trains continue to Hanover, Cologne and Berlin.
Student experiences
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Studying in Bremen: FAQ
Do international students pay tuition in Bremen?
No. Bremen's public universities charge no tuition for regular degrees, for EU and non-EU students alike; you pay only the semester contribution, which includes the semester ticket.
Can I study in English in Bremen?
Yes — 41% of the 366 degree courses listed for Bremen on Where Is My Uni? are taught in English or bilingually, one of the highest shares of any German state.
Is Bremen expensive for students?
No, Bremen is mid-range: a 30 m² student flat costs about €556 a month, compared with about €700 in Hamburg (MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026).
How many universities are in Bremen?
Where Is My Uni? lists 7 universities in the state of Bremen, in the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven, with 366 degree courses between them.
How do I get around Bremen as a student?
By bike, tram and bus: the city is flat and compact, tram line 6 connects the university with the centre and the airport, and the semester ticket covers regional trains to Bremerhaven and Hamburg.
Sources & photo credits
Sources
- MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026 (IW Köln) (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia — Bremen (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia — Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of Bremen (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia — Bremer Freimarkt (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia — OHB SE (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia — Alfred Wegener Institute (opens in a new tab)
- University and course numbers: the Where Is My Uni? catalogue, rebuilt from official university data.
Photo credits
- Bremerhaven — Tuxyso (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0
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