Sustainable Process Engineering Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences

If you are interested in multiple MINT topics, SPE is the way to go!

We will start training you the fundamental engineering knowledge and skills. Then we will focus on chemical/process engineering special knowledge and skills. Finally, we will combine sustainability thinking and sustainable technology, towards a non-fossil, CO2 neutral, bio-based and/or renewable approach – towards a better world!

Innovation is our soul!

#1 Fundamental MINT modules for engineers

#2 Special basic modules for process engineers

#3 Applied modules for sustainable process engineers;
choose eight of 12 modules to focus on your individual interests, from the following list:

• Energy Conversion / Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energies 1
• Biological Process Engineering
• CO2 Separation and Storage
• Water Technology
• Apparatus and Plant Engineering
• Energy Storage, Power-to-X, Hydrogen
• Renewable Energies 2
• Bio-Refineries: Green Fuels, Green Chemicals
• CO2 Utilisation: Synthetic Fuels and Chemicals
• Water Conservation
• Circular Economy

#4 industrial internship followed by the Bachelor's thesis project

Industrial internship in the last semester (optional: abroad), prior to the final thesis project, both can be concluded with the same organisation.

https://www.hs-bremerhaven.de/en/study/study-programmes/spe

420 EUR

The semester contribution includes a semester ticket covering public transport on all local public transport services nationwide.

Living costs in Bremerhaven are quite low in comparison to other German cities. The estimated amount of 800 to 1,100 EUR per month should be sufficient to cover basic expenditures. However, the amount of money spent by the students depends very strongly on their standard of living. Here is a rough estimation of monthly costs:

• health insurance: 110 EUR (for non-EU applicants)
• rent: 350 to 500 EUR
• food and other expenses: 350 to 450 EUR

Students may work up to 140 days (or 280 half days) per year. The university offers student jobs (student tutor, lab assistant, etc.) currently at a rate of 14.28 EUR per hour (as of 1 February 2025).

The Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship) provides support to students who show excellent academic achievements and also engage in voluntary activities. Students can apply for funding of 300 EUR per month. The scholarship does not count towards BAföG and does not need to be repaid. The programme is financed by regional companies, institutions, foundations, private individuals and the Federal Ministry for Education and Research with equal shares. In addition to the financial support, scholarship holders are also backed by regional sponsors. Sponsors and scholarship holders meet regularly for events, which are organised by the university together with the scholarship holders. Personal contact between the sponsors and the scholarship holders is also encouraged.

DAAD STIBET I scholarships for international students (graduation; outstanding commitment; equal opportunities)

The Career Service Centre is the intersection between the university and the job market. It supports students with information and personalised advice on starting their career. 

The Career Service Centre provides:

• coaching for students, such as: guidance and portfolio checks
• mock interviews
• seminars and workshops in cooperation with external providers, in order to prepare students for their career start

Accommodation is available through the Student Service Office (Studierendenwerk Bremen) or on the private market. A single room in a shared flat costs approx. 300 EUR/month. One-room flats cost approx. 500 EUR/month. Private accommodation can be found online:

• International Office
• ASTA Bremerhaven