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In addition to the voluntary integration of languages into your own course of study, there is also the option of studying an international degree program. International degree programs are characterized by the fact that the language of instruction is English (or in some cases another language) and/or a semester abroad is mandatory .

Here you can find all Bachelor's programs at the University of Bremen that fall under this category. Please note that some of the following degree programs require a combination with German language subjects.

English speaking Cultures (B.A.)

Key concerns within the degree of English-Speaking Cultures/English are the English language and its expansion and diversification in its historical and cultural context. Moreover, reflections on the role and various ways of representation of local literatures and cultures in the context of representation, process and critical engagement with the imperial past and the postcolonial present of transatlantic and global historical spaces in the English-speaking world across various media constitute an important part in the program. The degree program encompasses the following components: Literary studies, language sciences, cultural studies and language practice. Students training to be teachers also attend courses in didactics of foreign language acquisition.

Attention: English-Speaking Cultures can only be studied in combination with another, German-speaking subject.

Required languages (level):   German C1 and English C1

►Homepage Academic advisor:   Jana Wachsmuth

Marine Geosciences (B.Sc.)

The international English-language Bachelor's programme Marine Geosciences deals with scientific aspects of the marine environment as part of the Earth system. The programme provides a profound understanding of the structure and processes of the seas and oceans as well as the solid earth and their interactions. Building on sound basic scientific knowledge, the Bachelor's programme in Marine Geosciences teaches and combines central elements of geology, palaeontology, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, mineralogy and crystallography with a special focus on marine sediments and processes as well as oceanography. Its concept follows the modern understanding of the geosciences: geological processes are understood as components of the overall Earth system and are observed, described, analysed and modelled using scientific methods.  

The degree programme covers a broad spectrum of geosciences with a focus on marine topics. Equipped with a broad methodologically trained basic knowledge and deeper knowledge in three core subjects, graduates of the Bachelor can directly enter the profession or continue their studies in a further degree programme.

Required languages (level): German A1 and English B2

►Homepage Academic advisor:   Ulrike Wolf-Brozio

Natural Sciences for Sustainability (B.Sc.)

The subject of this degree programme are the sustainable use of resources and energy as well as the recording and description of processes and interactions in environmental systems from the disciplines of biology, physics and geology. The first two years of the program provide a comprehensive, solution-oriented basic education. Students deal with the topics of resources, the water cycle, energy, climate change and biodiversity. This is followed by individual specialisation with the choice of a focus area. During an optional semester abroad in the 3rd year, students can directly experience the international context of the degree program.

Required language (level): English B2

Acadamic advisor: Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer

All Master's degree courses with English as language of delivery or another language

Here you can find all Master's programs at the University of Bremen that fall under this category.

Applied Geosciences (M.Sc.)

The bilingual master’s program in Applied Geosciences is suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in Geosciences. Its focus of study is on continental geo-sciences with topics such as hydrogeology, engineering geology, glaciology, geohazards, applied sedimentology, petrology or geophysics and renewable energy sources. In this bilingual program (German and English), students choose up to four specializations from a wide range of core subjects. A high level of practical relevance,  advanced field training and the use of relevant specialized software round off the range of competencies. Many cooperating research institutions on site participate in the teaching, such as Fraunhofer IWES, ZMT, MARUM, Senckenberg am Meer in Wilhelmshaven, and the Alfred Wegner Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Bremerhaven. Required language: English B2 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisor:  Ulrike Wolf-Brozio

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems (M.Sc.)

The international Master’s program Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems (AIIS) offers students a broad variety of research-based courses in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment benefitting from renowned researchers in the field of AI, cognitive systems, and robotics. AIIS students receive comprehensive training in theoretical, practical, and applied AI while specializing in “Cognition-Enabled Robotics” and “Machine Learning & Cognitive Systems”, choosing one of the two as major and the other as minor. Other features of AIIS are the Guided Research module – an independent student research project with individual supervision by a professor – and the Master Project module. The latter is a specialty of Bremen's computer science programs. There, topics of practical importance are worked on intensively in groups over a longer period of time.

Required language (level):   English C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Acadamic advisor:  Prof. Dr. Tanja Schultz

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (M.Sc.)

Biochemistry, biotechnology and the associated fields are rapidly growing industrial activities. An increased demand for scientists in this field is therefore to be expected. The education is aimed to prepare you for such jobs in chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Besides being well prepared for an attractive job with this M.Sc., you can go on to take a Ph.D. at the University of Bremen or at other universities, and continue in fascinating areas of research.

Required language:   English C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisors:   Stefanie Haack , Prof. Dr. Janine Kirstein

Communication and Information Technology (M.Sc.)

Communication and Information Technology M.Sc. provides a broad understanding and knowledge in the fields of Communication and Information Technology, e.g. wireless communication systems. It also introduces non-technical subjects dealing with economics, legal and social issues and leads to the required skills for entry into the professions of Information and Communicationn Engineering.

Academic advisors: Maren Hofmann, Dr. Andreas Könsgen

Control, Microsystems, Microelectronics (M.Sc.)

Control, Microsystems, Microelectronics M.Sc. provides a broad understanding and knowledge in the fields of Control, Microsystems, Microelectronics and Information and Automation Engineering. It also introduces non-technical subjects dealing with economics, legal and social issues and leads to the required skills for entry into the professions of Information, Communication, and Automation Engineering.

Required language: Englisch C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Digital Media and Society (M.A.)

Digitalization is changing the world around us. Datafication – the growing number of data that can be aggregated and processed in automated ways – increasingly becomes characteristic for our societies. As part of these processes, the role of media and communication devices and what we mean by media and communication studies is changing as well. The M.A. Digital Media and Society is situated at the leading edge of these developments. Its aim is to qualify students for media planning and decision-making positions in a datafied society. Digitalization and datafication require that we critically rethink the role that media and communication devices play in our everyday lives. The in-depth analysis of these developments in different segments of society is a central theme running through the modules of the M.A: Digital Media and Society. In addition to the enhancement of critical and analytical thinking, a second core theme is to provide students with the required skills and knowledge to work in businesses, organizations and institutions dealing with aspects of digitalization and datafication. The master’s program adopts an integrative approach, as we understand digitalization and datafication in their broadest sense and in their interrelations to society as a whole.

The master degree course Digital Media and Society is designed as a full major program over 2 years or 4 semesters, whereby students are encouraged to integrate a study semester or an internship (abroad) into their studies.

Required language: English C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisor:   Prof. Dr. Andreas Hepp

Digital Media (M.Sc.)

The 4-semester master degree course Digital Media, taught in English, is a joint program by the University of the Arts Bremen (Hochschule für Künste, or short HfK) and the University of Bremen (Universität Bremen or short UBremen). Students from both universities are required to cross over to the other university respectively and take classes outside of their focus, to combine theory and technology, art and science, design and informatics. Students do not only take classes at both institutions, they also have access to both institutions resources for a truly interdisciplinary experience. The course of study at HfK is called Media Design, it leads to a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. The course of study at UBremen is called Media Informatics, it leads to a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.

Required languages:   English C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisors: Claudia Kessler , Johannes Schöning

Ecology (M.Sc.)

The Master of Ecology is multidisciplinary and contains many innovative elements such as a mentoring program, integrated skills courses, supporting online material, scientific projects, and individual research training. The program consists of 4 semesters (two years) including M.Sc.-thesis. Specialization is offered with individual choice of courses, i.e. in Molecular, Behavioral, Population, Vegetation, Field, Cognitive, Marine or Soil Ecology, as well as Conservation Biology, Risk Assessment, or Ecological Modelling. Especially during the 3rd term, students have the possibility to study at one of our partner universities abroad.

Academic advisors:   Prof. Martin Diekmann , Inae Kim-Frommherz

English-Speaking Cultures: Language, Text, Media (M.A.)

This M.A. program is targeted at students with a background in English Studies, North American Studies, Linguistics (with English Linguistics as the main component), Comparative Studies (with a focus on English Linguistics or Literatures and Cultures in English), or related subjects. Courses are offered in English only. Students have the possibility of extending their previous studies within a highly flexible, research-based, and structured curriculum. Students may select their own specialization by concentrating on one of three profile areas :

• British, North American and Postcolonial Literatures ;
• Linguistics: Varieties, Medialities and Applications (ranging over language variation and innovation, contact linguistics, multimodal linguistics, trans-, multi- and intermediality studies, as well as dynamic assessment and language testing); and
• British, North American and Postcolonial Cultural History .

In addition, students are given specific training in advanced communication focusing on the use of English in the professional world, ranging over investigation, presentation and negotiation skills.

Academic advisors:  Prof. Dr. Marcus Callies , Prof. Dr. Kerstin Knopf

Environmental Physics (M.Sc.)

The English-language master’s program requires a university degree in Physics, Mathematics, or a comparable field of study. It deals with the diverse processes in and between the subsystems atmosphere, hydrosphere (ocean), cryosphere (ice region), solid earth (soil) and climate. Two of the leading research institutions in this field in Germany, the Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP) at the University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research in Bremerhaven (AWI), jointly undertake the teaching and development of the course. In the study program, physical, mathematical, and chemical relationships are applied to current problems in the research areas of the participating institutes.

Required languages: English C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisors:   Dr. Annette Ladstätter-Weissenmayer , Anja Gatzka

Industrial Mathematics and Data Analysis (M.Sc.)

The English-language master's program, which will start in the winter semes-ter 2022/23, prepares mathematicians ideally for future challenges by com-bining industrial mathematics and data analysis, e.g. in global hardware and software development, the creation and interpretation of complex climate models, the design of machine learning based on large amounts of data, or in the sensitive handling, analysis, and evaluation of data in financial services, trade, and health and social services. A bachelor's degree with at least 90 CP in mathematics and 24 CP in a technical application subject is required. In addition, English proficiency at B2 level and German proficiency at A1 level are a prerequisite. With a focus on applied mathematical areas, this interna-tional master's program, building on fundamentals whose core is the two-se-mester modeling project, offers the opportunity to specialize in the areas of industrial mathematics or data analysis according to individual and personal interests. In addition to the mathematical area of focus, another technical subject such as electrical engineering, geosciences, computer science, phy-sics or production engineering is studied. This master's program combines a practice-oriented mathematics education, which focuses on the mathema-tical modeling of technical and scientific problems in industrial mathematics and data analysis, with an education in a technical application subject at an international level.

Required languages:   German A1, English B2 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisor: Lars Siemer

International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory (M.A.)

This English-language master’s program is aimed at graduates of Political Science, Sociology, International Relations or comparable fields of study. It is offered by the Institute for Intercultural and International Studies (InIIS) of the University of Bremen in cooperation with the private Jacobs University. It deals with the theory and empiricism of governance beyond the nation state in the context of ongoing globalization processes. The political science perspective on the phenomenon is leading. In addition, contributions from law, economics, history, and philosophy are also considered. There are no tuition fees beyond the semester fee.

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Management Information Systems (MIS) (M.Sc.)

The Master's program "Management Information Systems" (MIS) is designed for graduates of Information Systems and Management, Business Studies, Computer Science, Digital Media, Management and Production Engineering or related study programs. Essential entry requirements are knowledge of practical computer science (12 CP) and business management knowledge (12 CP). Languages of instruction are English and German. In the MIS study section, students learn methods for studying information systems and organizational transformation processes. In the MDI (Management Digital Innovation) study section, the focus is on understanding and analyzing the business implications of digital technologies for organizations. The INF (Computer Science) study section covers the processes of IT service management and models of software project management for data-driven decision-making processes in administration and business. A semester abroad can be taken in the second year of study. The main form of teaching is project work carried out in teams.

Required languages at the time of application:  English C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Acadamic advisor: Dr. Anna Katharina Liebscher

Marine Biology (M.Sc.)

The M.Sc. program Marine Biology is strongly research-orientated. The graduates are trained to develop hypotheses-driven research concepts and to design appropriate experimental approaches in order to answer profound questions related to the large field of marine ecosystem and organism functioning and of potential impacts of local, regional and global environmental change. The University has very close ties and intense co-operations with several world-class marine research institutions located in the Federal State of Bremen (Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology (MPI) ).

Academic advisor: Dr. Holger Auel

Marine Geosciences (M.Sc.)

The internationally oriented postgraduate study programme Master of Science "Marine Geosciences" promotes the latest state of marine geosciences and technology. It enables graduates to create and critically assess scientific results and to plan, carry out and evaluate ship and laboratory projects on their own responsibility. Emphasis is placed on current marine and climate issues, which are under investigation by the federal marine research institutions in Bremen and Bremerhaven.

Required language: English B2 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisor:   Dr. Ulrike Wolf-Brozio

Marine Microbiology (M.Sc.)

This English-language, three-semester fast-track master’s program is designed for graduates inBbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geosciences, Oceanography, Physics, (Bio-) Computer Science or comparable fields of study and is accredited with 120 ECTS. It offers a combined Master / Ph.D. program. After a theoretical and practical introduction in the first year, most students transfer to a Ph.D. program, which leads to a doctorate in three years. Those who wish to earn a master’s degree in addition to a Ph.D. write their master’s thesis in the third semester. Students address questions ranging from biogeochemistry to genome analysis and from microbial symbioses to bioinformatics. This broad educational offer is realized through cooperations with Jacobs University Bremen, the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research and the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen.

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Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy (M.Sc.)

Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy is an international postgraduate study program covering application related topics ranging from raw materials to industrial products. The curriculum is divided into a general mandatory part and an elective part focusing on either chemistry or mineralogy. The mandatory part (42 CP) includes lectures and exercises in the fields of mineralogy, crystallography, chemistry (solid state and surfaces) and materials science, and a broad education in analytical methods. In the elective part (48 CP) special topics and skills in the field of materials chemistry or mineralogy are covered. The interdisciplinary study program is offered in cooperation of the Depts. of Geosciences and Chemistry with strong contributions from the Engineering and Physics Depts. and the University of Applied Sciences.

Mathematics (M.Sc.)

In the course of globalization, mathematicians are in demand not only nationally but also internationally, not only in science but also in almost all areas of the job market, such as handling, analyzing and evaluating large amounts of data, creating and interpreting complex climate models, prototype design in industry, finance and insurance, software development, management consulting, data security as well as medicine or digital communication. By integrating a mathematical course of study into the concept of inquiry-based learning, in which students conduct their own research within the framework of their own projects at an international level, this English-language master's degree program, which will begin in the winter semester of 2022/23, prepares mathematicians for future requirements in science and on the global job market.

Required languages:   German A1, English B2  / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisor:   Lars Siemer

Media and Public Engagement (M.A.)

The Master's degree program in Media and Public Engagement at the University of Bremen prepares students for media-related professions with a view to positive social change. Graduates should be able to develop communication strategies with regard to current social challenges and to communicate in a changing media environment. The degree program places particular emphasis on the scientifically sound teaching of theoretical and methodological skills in the field of sustainable social engagement. The course also offers the opportunity to gain a foothold in the professional field through internships. Students can deepen their individual interests and specializations in the supplementary area of the course. The Master's degree program in Media and Public Engagement is a good choice for students who are interested in communicating social engagement through the media. The course offers an interdisciplinary education and combines academic research with a clear practical orientation.

Academic advisor: Cornelius Puschmann

Medical Biometry / Biostatistics (M.Sc.)

The English-language program is offered on a 2-year cycle and deepens basic mathematical and statistical knowledge from a bachelor’s degree in a mathematical or natural science discipline (e. g. Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or medicine / health sciences / psychology. It expands knowledge in the application area of medical research. Competencies for planning and evaluating empirical studies are taught, as well as methodological and medical basics and legal and ethical aspects. An internship is integrated. The course is conducted in the faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Bremen together with the Competence Center for Clinical Trials Bremen (KKSB), to which the clinic Bremen-Mitte belongs, with the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS GmbH and participation of the Cooperation Center Medicine of the University of Bremen (KOM).

Beratung: Dr. Stephan Kloep

Neurosciences (M.Sc.)

This English-language master’s program requires a graduate degree in a natural science, Psychology, Mathematics, or related field. The focus is on understanding complex networks of neurons and how these give rise to cognition (learning, memory, attention), emotion, and consciousness. This orientation enables the use of basic science findings in applications (for example, cognitive assistance systems, autonomous learning agents, neuroprosthetics, understanding and therapy of neuropsychiatric disorders). This combination of experimental approaches and their transfer into application is unique and distinguishes the M.Sc. Neurosciences at the University of Bremen. An interdisciplinary team of scientists from the fields of Biology, Physics and Psychology offers a sound neuroscientific education in mathematical and “neuro-computational” concepts as well as practical experience with single and multi-electrode recordings, optogenetics, neuropharmacology and imaging techniques.

Academic advisor: Prof. Dr. Michael Koch

Physical Geography: Environmental History (M.Sc.)

The M.Sc. “Physical Geography: Environmental History" focusses on the reconstruction of environmental and climatic history as scientific expertise in this field is paramount today. The programme provides physical-geographical knowledge and skills that will enable you to analyse, interpret and evaluate the complex effects of natural and anthropogenic environmental changes on nature and society. Global environmental changes are one of the biggest social, political and cultural issues of the 21st century. In order to cope with their complexity, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches in teaching and research are developed to qualify you for linking natural and anthropogenic phenomena. Information about the past, obtained from natural, archaeological and historical archives as well as from instrumental data, enables you to understand how global climate and environmental changes affect natural and socioeconomic systems as well as to investigate future environmental development.

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Prozessorientierte Materialforschung (M.Sc.) / Process-oriented Materials Research (M.Sc.)

The research-oriented program across STEM disciplines requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geosciences, or related field. In ProMat, students themselves define the content of their curriculum, according to their interests and prior knowledge. They are involved in scientific projects at an early stage and introduced to international networks. After graduation, they can either deepen their expertise in a doctoral program or apply them in companies with a strong focus in research and development. Students choose from over 350 courses in German and English; receive close mentoring; conduct research on latest materials science topics of their choice; gain international experience through a research stay abroad and prepare themselves specifically for their future scientific career.

Required languages:  German C1, English C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisors: Prof. Dr. Ing. Lucio Colombi Ciacchi , Dr. Hanna Lührs

Romanistik International (M.A.) / International Romance Studies (M.A.)

For this master’s program, C1 level in German as well as in Spanish or French is required. Please read the Spanish or French description of the program for further information.

Spanisch / español: Este Máster se dirige a estudiantes que hayan obtenido un título profesional universitario (BA) en Filología, Ciencias Humanas, Ciencias de la Cultura, Ciencias Cinematográficas o de la Comunicación o en una carrera afín a las mencionadas anteriormente. Además, se requieren conocimientos a nivel C1 de español o francés y de alemán, ya que las clases se imparten en estas lenguas. El Máster está concebido como un desarrollo contemporáneo de la Romanística tradicional comprendiendo enfoques actuales de Literatura, Ciencias de la Comunicación, Lingüística y Ciencias de la Cultura. El Máster tiene una clara orientación internacional ya que ofrece semestres académicos en el extranjero y un programa de titulación doble en cooperación con la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Gracias a un procedimiento de reconocimiento regulado es posible estudiar el Máster en un año para estudiantes que estén en posesión de un “Máster of Education”. Französisch / français: Ce master s’adresse aux étudiants titulaires d’une licence obtenue en philologie, en sciences humaines, en sciences culturelles, en sciences du cinéma ou de la communication ou dans une branche d’études comparable. Etant donné que l’enseignement a principalement lieu en français ou en espagnol, ainsi qu’en allemand, le niveau C1 tant en français ou espagnol qu’en allemand est requis. Le master est conçu comme un développement contemporain de la philologie romane traditionnelle, comprenant des approches actuelles des littératures romanes, des sciences des médias, de la linguistique et des sciences culturelles. Ce master se caractérise par son orientation marquée vers l’international, avec à la clef un semestre de mobilité à l’étranger et l’option des études binationales en coopération avec l’Université Carlos III de Madrid (pour l’espagnol). Un processus administratif d’obtention d’équivalences permet aux étudiants déjà titulaires d’un master enseignement (Master of Education) de terminer le master Romanistik International en un an.

Required languages: German C1, French or Spanish B2 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Acadmic advisors: Carolin Patzelt , Sabine Schlickers

Sozialpolitik (M.A.) / Social Policy (M.A.)

The master's program "Sozialpolitik" (Social Policy) offers an internationally renowned, two-year curriculum that enables successful candidates to enter into positions in international organizations, government administration, welfare associations or civil society organisations. A number of double degree programs embedded in the MA Social Policy have been developed with carefully chosen and long-standing partner universities.

Double degrees embedded in the MA Social Policy:

• European Master in Labour Studies and Social Policy with Università degli Studi di Milano
• Transatlantic Master Social Policy (TAM) with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill/USA
• Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies with University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
• Education Policies for Global Development (GLOBED) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD)

Required languages: German C1, English B2 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisor: Dr. Caroline Warfelmann

Space Engineering (M.Sc.)

The aerospace is of outstanding importance for the public image and perception of the hanseatic city Bremen – the city of aviation and space flight. The University of Bremen with its Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM) and the DLR Institute for Space Systems has become a worldwide renowned condensation point for space technology: for systems and subsystems (e.g. payloads and instruments) needed for Earth Observation Science, Telecommunication and Navigation. The novel master’s program in space engineering plays an important role in the further development of the Campus Bremen. Get trained by experts from the faculties of Product Engineering, Physics & Electrical Engineering, and Mathematics & Computer Sciences at the University of Bremen.

Required languages: German B1, English C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisor:  Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Rodion Groll

Space Sciences and Technologies - Sensing, Processing, Communication (M.Sc.)

Science and technology for space applications has made significant progress in recent years and many new challenges are ahead of us. This creates excellent new job opportunities for natural scientists and engineers. The international master’s program in Space Sciences and Technologies provides methods and tools to be part of this development. In the program we cover the areas sensing of data, their processing and communication all for satellites.

Required languages:  English C1 / The language requirements according to the admission regulations apply.

Academic advisors:   Dr. Annette Ladstätter-Weissenmayer , Prof. Dr. Steffen Paul

Degree courses with mandatory semester abroad

All degree courses with mandatory semester abroad.

First of all: As a student of the University of Bremen, you have the possibility in all degree courses to complete a stay abroad during your studies . All degree courses have defined mobility windows. It is best to find out right at the beginning of your studies when the right time is for your study or internship stay abroad. Information on studying and internships abroad

However, there are also degree courses in which an obligatory semester abroad is required in the course of study. We have listed these degree courses below:

Digitale Medien (B.Sc.) / Digital Media (B.Sc.)

Digital Media is an interdisciplinary course of studies concerned with both the theory as well as the application of planning, conception, design, technical implementation and evaluation of interactive multimedial application systems. Studies integrate aspects of media theory, media engineering, media science and media design. Besides the general foundation courses, students can choose between two main thematic areas: The program Media Design offered by the University of the Arts Bremen focuses on artistic and design aspects of the field. Graduates are awarded the title Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). Studies in Multimedia Engineering (Medieninformatik) offered bei the University of Bremen are focused on the technical engineering aspects. Graduates are awarded the title Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).

Digital media have no borders. That's why it makes sense for students to leave their own university for a while in order to expand the horizons of their knowledge and learning abroad. The goal of the semester abroad is the authentic experience of international learning and research contexts in the field of work and application of digital media. Students majoring in "Medieninformatik" are required to complete one semester abroad. The stay abroad should last one semester and is normally scheduled in the fifth semester. The prerequisite is a C1 certificate in English, which can be obtained at many institutes in Bremen and Germany. The study achievements during the stay abroad are agreed upon in a "Learning Agreement" between students, the University of Bremen and the host university and are fully credited to the study achievements.

Required language : German C1

English speaking Cultures / English (B.A.)

This bachelor's degree course is concerned with English-speaking cultures and literatures, and with English language, language varieties, and language history, referring primarily to those of Great Britain, Ireland, the (former) Commonwealth countries (Canada, in Africa, New Zealand, and Australia), and the United States of America. The program includes the following components: Literary Studies, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, and Language Practice. In the teaching-oriented orientation of the subject, subject didactics is also added as part of the professionalization area. The courses are taught in English.

Central to the third year of studies is an academic exchange overseas of at least three months. That opportunity permits undergraduate students to experience and adapt to an international environment including the benefits of learning of other educational systems. Second year students who use their visit abroad for collecting research data should begin to draft their final dissertation in their chosen field of studies immediately upon their return. For further information regarding your academic exchange: https://www.uni-bremen.de/fb-10/studium/english-speaking-cultures/studying-abroad

Required languages:   German C1, English C1

Academic advisor: Jana Wachsmuth

Frankoromanistik / Französisch (Franco-Romance Studies / French) (B.A.)

Francoromance Studies comprise academic studies of the languages, literatures and cultures of French-speaking countries. Besides France, these include several other countries spread over four continents, where French is the official language, language of communication, or spoken by an important minority.

It is compulsory for student majors to complete a six month course of studies abroad. Students studying two foreign languages can complete in one of their two subjects an optional 4 month period abroad (which can be divided in max. 4 parts). School-internships abroad will be credited. It is recommended that students undertake the semester abroad in their 3rd semester.

Required languages: Deutsch C1, Französisch B1

Hispanistik/Spanisch / Hispanic Studies/Spanish (B.A.)

The Bachelor program Hispanic Studies equips students with sound foundation knowledge in the Spanish language and Spanish literature, as well as foundation knowledge concerning the history of the hispanophile countries.

It is compulsory for student majors to complete a six month course of studies abroad. Students studying two foreign languages can complete in one of their two subjects an optional 4 month period abroad (can be divided in max. 4 parts). School-internships abroad will be credited. It is recommended that students undertake the semester abroad in their 3rd semester.

Required languages: German C1, Spanish B1

Integrierte Europastudien / Intergrated European Studies (B.A.)

Integrated European Studies are a multidisciplinary degree programme. It deals with the politological and cultural conditions which govern the driving forces of politics and society of Europe past and present (for example crises like Brexit or migration policy in the EU). Subsequent processes of current regional integration in Europe are analysed on this background. The main focus lies on the transformation processes in Eastern Europe, as well as the challenges confronting the European Union and its neighbours. Germany, Poland and Russia occupy a central position in this respect. Both area programmes, Political European Studies and Cultural European Studies have a geographic focus on Europe as a whole. Students are expected to attend courses in Russian, Polish, Spanish or French. The fifth semester comprises a compulsory semester abroad.

Required language: English B1

Academic advisor: Dr. Yvonne Pörzgen

Romanistik International / International Romance Studies (M.A.)

The International Romance Studies master’s degree programme prepares young scholars for careers in fields that require cultural mediation and a profound knowledge of and perspective on romance languages and literatures that reaches across Europe and beyond. The programme combines Francophone and Hispanophone studies with literary, film, cultural, and linguistic studies, and it incorporates inquiry-based modules and a mandatory stay abroad . A variety of international partnerships are ongoing and under development. Currently, the department has research and language programme exchanges or collaborations with thirty-six universities in Spain and Latin America, twenty-five in France and French-speaking countries, three in Portugal and twelve in Italy.

Required languages:   German C1, French or Spanish B2

Academic advisors:   Carolin Patzelt , Sabine Schlickers

Sozialpolitik / Social Policy (M.A.)

The MA Social Policy provides its students with the opportunity to specialize in the interdisciplinary and European-oriented field of labor relations (“European Labour Studies”). Students get the chance to spend their third semester at one of our partner universities in the Master Européen en Sciences du Travail (MEST) program. MEST is an inter-university network of 14 European universities providing Master-level education in work and employment studies. After a successful completion of the program, students receive the international certificate „Master Européen en Sciences du Travail” issued by the Catholic University Louvain (UCL) in Belgium. The semester abroad is integrated into the MA Social Policy. It is only obligatory if you choose certain majors - please contact the advisor listed below if you have any questions about this.

Required languages: German C1, English B2

Academic advisor:  Dr. Caroline Warfelmann

Transnational Law (LL.M.)

Modern societies are increasingly formed by social, economic and legal relations that exceed the traditional boundaries of nation states. Markets have outgrown systems of national regulation and international policy coordination. Transnational corporations and other cross-border organizations and networks interact in new patterns and set new standards of governance.

Study track A offers the possibility to spend the first semester abroad at one of the universities cooperating with Bremen or Oldenburg. The program therefore starts in another country and has to be planned accordingly. The semester abroad is only obligatory if you choose Study track A - please contact the advisor listed below if you have any questions about this.

Required languages:  English C1

Acadmic advisor:   Tobias Pinkel

Double and Joint Degree programs

Double degrees / joint degrees.

A double degree program is a study program developed together with a partner university . Students complete part of their studies at the University of Bremen and the other part at the partner university. After successful completion of studies, you will receive both a degree from the University of Bremen and a degree from the partner university.

The University of Bremen offers a range of double degree programs (and plans to set up more, especially at the Master's level):

Public Health / Public Health – Health Services, Health Economics and Health Management (M.A.)

DD Governance and Leadership in European Public Health

After successful completion of studies, you will receive a degree from the University of Bremen (Master of Arts (M.A.) Public Health - Healthcare Provision, Economics and management) and a degree from the partner university Maastricht (Master of Science (M.Sc.) Governance and Leadership in European Public Health).

Partner University: Maastricht University

Required Language: English B2

Academic Advisor: Imke Schilling

Romanistik International / Romance Studies (M.A.)

Estudios hispánicos binacionales

The two-year Double Degree Estudios hispánicos binacionales consists of the Bremen Master of Romance Studies International and the Máster Universitario en Lengua y Literatura Españolas Actuales of the Madrid University Carlos III, where all students complete their first year of study.

In the first two semesters, you will attend courses in literature and linguistics; in the second year, you will specialice in one of the two disciplines in which you will write your Master's thesis. With the exception of Bremen Module 10, all seminars are held in Spanish .

Partner University:  Universität Carlos III Madrid

Required Languages: Spanish B2

► Homepage (in German)

Academic Advisors: Prof. Dr. Sabine Schlickers , Prof. Dr. Carolin Patzelt

Four double degrees are offered in the Master of Social Policy:

► European Master in Labour Studies and Social Policy The European Master in Labour Studies and Social Policy is jointly offered by the University of Bremen (MA Social Policy) and the Università degli Studi di Milano (MA Global Politics and Society). Students spend the first year of their studies in Bremen and the second year in Milan and receive two Master’s degrees after the successful completion of all requirements.

Partner University: Università degli Studi di Milano

Required languages: English B2

► Homepage Academic Advisor: Dr. Anna Hokema  

► Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies The MSc in Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies and the Master Social Policy (University of Bremen),  have established a Double Master Degree Program. Students who take this double degree spend the first semester at SDU, the second and third semesters at the University of Bremen, before returning to SDU for their last semester. The aim is to offer the student the possibility to immerse themselves into a different academic environment and be able to receive an additional certificate from one of the top ranked social science research universities in Germany.

Partner University: University of Southern Denmark

Required Languages: English C1, Danish fluently

Academic Advisor: Dr. Caroline Warfelmann  

► TransAtlantic Master Social Policy The University of Bremen and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offer the double degree "TransAtlantic Master Social Policy" within the Transatlantic Master's program. Students of the TransAtlantic Master Social Policy spend their first year of studies in Chapel Hill and come to Bremen for their second year.

Partner University: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Required language: English C1

Academic Advisor:   Dr. Caroline Warfelmann  

► Education Policies for Global Development (GLOBED) The Master in Education Policies for Global Development (GLOBED) is a postgraduate Masters programme (120 ECTS), taught full-time over 2 years and divided in 4 semesters (30 ECTS each). Students shall start their studies at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, followed by a semester that will contain elective courses offered by the University of Glasgow and the University of Bremen, provided that students will follow these courses at one university or the other. Students will start the third semester with an internship at our Partner Institutions or Associated Members and will do the fieldwork afterwards. Finally, students will write their thesis during the fourth semester, following the Winter School.

Partner Universities: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, University of Cyprus and University of Glasgow

Academic Advisor: David Krogmann

Space Sciences and Technologies (M.Sc.)

Master Astrophysics and Space Science (MASS)

The program Space Sciences and Technologies (M.Sc.) offers the Erasmus Mundus Master's program " Astrophysics and Space Science " (MASS) in cooperation with the Universities of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy, Belgrade, Serbia and Côte d'Azur, France starting in winter semester 2022/23. MASS students can acquire knowledge in remote sensing, space technologies, relativity and celestial mechanics within this program.

Partner Universities: Universities Rom Tor Vergata, Italy, Belgrad, Serbia und Côte d’Azur, France

Required languages: English C1, German A2

Academic advisor:   Prof. Dr. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer

Transkulturelle Studien / Transcultural Studies (M.A.)

Transcultural communication

The binational double degree program “Transcultural communication” offers a joint program between the MA Transcultural Studies at Bremen University and the MA Communication Sciences at Kadir Has University in Istanbul. An international experience is integral to the program and enables participants to directly practice and reflect upon inter- and transculturalism as part of their academic development.

Partner University: Kadir Has University, Istanbul

Required languages: English B2, another foreign language A2

Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Dorle Dracklé

YUFE - Young Universities for the Future of Europe

The alliance of the University of Bremen with 9 other European universities enables all students in thethe so-called "Student Journey" a European study experience. Whether through a semester abroad, through individual modules, a summer course, a joint project, or learning of new languages: YUFE students receiveEuropean study  elements recognized with their degreeand their certificate distinguishes them as Europeans.

Detailed information ► www.uni-bremen.de/yufe