# Study in Bremerhaven, Bremen

> 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.

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## Cost of living

- Rent: no figure in the 2026 rent study
- 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 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

- **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.

## 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.

## Sources

- [Hochschule Bremerhaven](https://www.hs-bremerhaven.de)
- [Alfred Wegener Institute](https://www.awi.de)
- [Deutschland-Semesterticket price, winter 2026/27 (Studentenwerk Leipzig)](https://www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de/en/news/semester-fee-increases-deutschland-semesterticket-and-mobility-fund-become-more-expensive/)

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