# Hochschule Bremerhaven

> public · 27568 Bremerhaven · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €700 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | Jun 30 | NC-restricted programmes; open-admission closes Jul 15 |
| WiSe | Jul 15 | Open-admission programmes via the central application service (uni-assist) |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 27568 Bremerhaven
- **Region:** Bremen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, business, social, medicine, engineering
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.hs-bremerhaven.de/en/
- **Address:** Van-Ronzelen-Straße, 27568 Bremerhaven
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Bremerhaven is a small harbour town on the North Sea, with a maritime-focused economy and a quieter pace than Bremen. Monthly living costs are low — around €650–750 for housing and essentials. The waterfront atmosphere is genuine; the town has shipyards, fishing heritage, and growing tech innovation related to offshore wind. Fewer students mean cheaper housing and less competition for shared flats.

## Strengths

- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€700 per year for administration and student services.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants without extended preparation.
- Bremen state's public university status means no hidden private-sector fee spikes between semesters.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa applies, giving time to secure employment after graduation.
- An EU/Schengen diploma is recognised across 27 member states, broadening long-term career geography.
- Bremerhaven's port and logistics economy offers practical internship exposure in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and business fields.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and coursework require at least B2–C1 proficiency.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before direct university admission, adding up to one year.
- German law requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year as proof of funds before visa approval.
- Bremerhaven is a small coastal city with a limited student social scene and fewer job openings than Hamburg or Bremen proper.
- Students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, which restricts earning capacity during studies.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €302–430
- **Private housing:** €430–500
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Bremerhaven
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Bremen halls in Bremerhaven; limited availability

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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