Newcomer Information

VISA

If you require a study visa for your studies here in Germany it will be issued by the German representation in the country of your residence.

If you enter Germany with any other visa than a "study visa", German authorities will sent you back to your home country to apply for the appropriate visa there!

For further details click on "Preparations from abroad" (look for visa + immigration process).


PREPARATIONS FROM ABROAD

Cost of living: For further information please check our university’s information on "Preparations from abroad" (look for living costs + scholarships).


TUITION FEES + SEMESTER FEES

There is no "tuition fee" associated with studying at the University of Bremen. However, students have to pay a semester fee (twice a year). This fee includes special transportation (providing a regional public transportation ticket to the student) and also University administration fees. At present, students have to pay this amount (scroll down to semester contribution).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Our program does not provide financial support or scholarships.

The University of Bremen participates in the program "Deutschlandstipendium".
This program supports selected students with € 300 monthly.

Students who need a full scholarship should check e.g. the following webpages (please note that the application deadlines are usually about one year before you start to study):

- DAAD (scholarships)
- Universität Bremen (look for „scholarships”)
- myStipendium (external page with information about scholarships / in German)

Experience shows that students have better chances of gaining sponsorship if they apply early and from their country of origin.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Anyone wishing to study in Germany is obliged to have health insurance. Without health insurance, it is not possible to enrol or apply for a resident permit.

For further information please check our university’s information on "Preparations from abroad" (look for health insurance).

If applicable, you should check with your local insurance company for an interim (travel) insurance.

ACCOMODATION

Try to find a room before you arrive in Bremen.

There are several ways to get a room/an apartment, e.g.

- apply for one at the “Studierendenwerk”, the local organization that manages the student dormitories
- via local newspapers, the online platform of the City of Bremen, via estate agencies, private landlords or flat communities etc.

Please check our university’s information on "housing" (dormitories + private room search) or under "Preparations from abroad" (look for housing).