In short
Bremerhaven has 1 university offering 26 degree courses (18 Bachelor's, 8 Master's), and 38% of them are taught in English or bilingually. Tuition for non-EU students: €0 — Hochschule Bremerhaven charges no tuition, including for non-EU students; you pay a semester contribution that includes the Deutschland-Semesterticket.
Bremerhaven is a working port town at the mouth of the Weser, part of the city-state of Bremen. Its one university, Hochschule Bremerhaven, is small and practical, with strong links to maritime technology, logistics and marine biology. Life is quiet and cheaper than in big cities, and Bremen is a short train ride away.
Universities in Bremerhaven
Every university and college in Bremerhaven in our catalogue, biggest first.
- Website of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences (opens in a new tab)
Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences
University of applied sciences 26 courses
Cost of living
What studying in Bremerhaven costs, from the latest figures we could source.
- Rent for a student flat
- No figure yetNot covered by the MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026 — check the local Studierendenwerk.
- 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
- Bremerhaven is not in the MLP rent study, but housing is generally far easier to find than in Bremen city.
- Live in Bremerhaven, enjoy Bremen: the regional train takes about 40 minutes and is covered by your semester ticket.
- German helps a lot here; outside the university, daily life runs in German.
Industries & employers
Big names that hire graduates, and offer internships and working-student jobs, in and around Bremerhaven.
Alfred Wegener Institute
Polar & marine research
Germany's polar research institute is headquartered in Bremerhaven.
BLG AutoTerminal
Logistics
One of the world's largest car-handling terminals.
Container terminals
Port logistics
Bremerhaven is one of Europe's major container ports.
FRoSTA
Food
Frozen-food producer headquartered in Bremerhaven.
Culture & people
Bremerhaven grew up around its port and its emigration history: millions of people left Europe for the Americas from its quays. Today the waterfront Havenwelten quarter, with museums, a zoo and the beach-like Weser promenade, is where locals spend their weekends.
The city is small, people are direct and friendly, and fish is the local food of choice. Expect wind, sea air and quiet evenings rather than big-city nightlife.
Events & festivals
Sail Bremerhaven
Every five years (most recently 2025)
A gathering of tall ships from around the world in the harbour.
Festwoche
Summer
A maritime festival at the harbour with ships, music and food stalls.
Places to see
German Emigration Center
Museum
Follows the journeys of people who left Europe from Bremerhaven's quays.
Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost
Museum
A walk-through journey along the 8th meridian through the world's climate zones.
Havenwelten
Waterfront
The redeveloped harbour quarter with promenades, the zoo and the Sail City tower.
German Maritime Museum
Museum
Germany's national museum of shipping history.
Getting around
Local buses and regional trains are covered by the Deutschland-Semesterticket, which is included in the semester contribution. Regional trains reach Bremen in about 40 minutes, and Bremen Airport is the nearest airport. The city is compact and flat, so cycling works well, though the wind can be strong.
Student experiences
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Studying in Bremerhaven: FAQ
Which universities are in Bremerhaven?
Bremerhaven has one university in our catalogue, Hochschule Bremerhaven (University of Applied Sciences), with 26 degree courses focused on maritime technology, logistics, business and life sciences.
Can I study in English in Bremerhaven?
Partly: 38% of Hochschule Bremerhaven's 26 degree courses are taught in English or bilingually.
Is Bremerhaven expensive for students?
Bremerhaven is not covered by the MLP Studentenwohnreport, but it is generally much cheaper than big German cities, and students often find rooms more easily than in Bremen.
Do I pay tuition fees in Bremerhaven?
No. Hochschule Bremerhaven is public and charges no tuition for EU or non-EU students; you pay only the semester contribution.
More guides in Bremen
Sources
- Hochschule Bremerhaven (opens in a new tab)
- Alfred Wegener Institute (opens in a new tab)
- Deutschland-Semesterticket price, winter 2026/27 (Studentenwerk Leipzig) (opens in a new tab)
- University and course numbers: the Where Is My Uni? catalogue, rebuilt from official university data.
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