# Study in Bremen, Germany > 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. **Find a course:** https://app.whereismyuni.com/dashboard/map?area=HB ## Cost of living - Rent: ≈ €556 (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). - 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 - **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. ## 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 - [MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026 (IW Köln)](https://www.iwkoeln.de/studien/michael-voigtlaender-christian-oberst-philipp-deschermeier-mlp-studentenwohnreport-2026.html) - [Wikipedia — Bremen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bremen) - [Wikipedia — Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of Bremen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bremen_City_Hall) - [Wikipedia — Bremer Freimarkt](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bremer_Freimarkt) - [Wikipedia — OHB SE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OHB_SE) - [Wikipedia — Alfred Wegener Institute](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Wegener_Institute_for_Polar_and_Marine_Research) --- Published by [Where Is My Uni?](https://whereismyuni.com) — every German university on one map. Canonical page: https://whereismyuni.com/study-in/bremen. 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