Marine Geosciences University of Bremen
- Duration
- 6 semesters
- Language of instruction
- GermanEnglish
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- View details
- Language level required
- English: B2German: A1
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- BSc
- Duration
- 6 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- A Diploma supplement will be issued
- Yes
Language of instruction
- German
- English
Courses are held in English. Participants can choose German-taught courses for specialisation majors and general studies.
Programme description
Are you interested in the burning questions of a common future regarding the rising sea level, CO2 storage in the ocean, and consequences of deep-sea mining? Study Marine Geosciences at one of the leading geosciences research locations in Germany!
The international study programme BSc Marine Geosciences at the University of Bremen offers:
- an exciting training with a lot of practical relevance, excursions on and offshore, and optimal support in small intercultural groups; and
- a study programme ideally suited for proactive students who are passionate about the ocean and its natural environment, its dynamics, and the impact of human activities and wish to find solutions to urgent marine world problems.
Programme structure
The international Marine Geosciences Bachelor's programme provides a basic, scientifically profound understanding of Earth System science with a focus on the oceans and enables graduates to professionally contribute to the sustainable development of our living space. The programme opens the possibility for students to deepen their knowledge in three of seven subject specialisations and build a solid scientific basis for entering a Master's programme.
Basic training (first to third semester)
- fundamentals in mathematics and natural sciences
- fundamentals in marine geosciences
Specialisation subjects (fourth to sixth semester)
- Choose three out of the following specialisation subjects: sedimentology, palaeontology, geoinformatics, geochemistry, palaeoceanography, geodynamics, and exploration geophysics.
Accompanying competence training
- field trips, ship-based trainings
- digital competences (programming, modelling, GIS, etc.)
- internship, complementary competences (e.g. languages, law)
Bachelor's thesis
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Language training provided
- Training in intercultural skills
- Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
- Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
With 18 partner universities in the ERASMUS+ region, we have a good cooperation in exchanging students for studying a year or a semester abroad. Additionally, the mandatory internship is often taken as a good opportunity to go abroad.
- Specialist literature in other languages
Integrated internships
Yes, a compulsory four-week internship
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Application with study start in winter semester is possible between 1 May and 15 July each year.
Enrolment for the winter semester is also possible for first-year students between 1 and 30 September.
Application with study start in summer semester is possible between 1 December and 15 January each year.
Academic admissions requirements
- University entrance certificate
- solid basics in maths, physics, and chemistry
- deep interest in natural sciences
- good spatial sense
- ability to work in international teams
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
telc Deutsch
|
Total: telc Deutsch A1
|
Goethe-Zertifikat
|
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat A1
|
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
TOEFL iBT (before 2026)
|
Total: 72 / 120
Reading: 18 / 30
Listening: 17 / 30
Writing: 17 / 30
Speaking: 20 / 30
|
PTE Academic
|
Total: 59 / 90
|
UNIcert® English
|
Total: UNIcert® II
|
Cambridge English Qualifications
|
Total: B2 First
|
TOEFL iBT (since 2026)
|
Total: 4 / 6
Reading: 4 / 6
Listening: 4 / 6
Writing: 4 / 6
Speaking: 4 / 6
|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 5.5 / 9
|
How to apply?
uni-assist
You can apply via uni-assist, the application processing service for international students.
Click hereCosts and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
Approx. 450 EUR for the whole semester including the "Deutschlandticket" (public transport, trains in Germany)
Cost of living
Approx. 1,200 EUR per month plus additional costs for field trips
Part-time employment
Well-qualified students may find a job as a student assistant in one of the working groups at the department. Access is limited and by no means guaranteed, and the salary is not sufficient to cover living expenses.
Scholarships and financing information
Well qualified students may apply for a "Deutschlandstipendium": https://www.uni-bremen.de/deutschlandstipendiat.
Living & services
Support for international students
- Welcome event
- Buddy programme
- Cultural and linguistic preparation
Application/enrolment: the Student Office (SfS)
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/sfs
General counselling, study exchange, intercultural training and events: Welcome Center (PhD) & International Office
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/profile/international/international-office
Language learning: Language Centre
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/language-centre-szhb
Support for specific needs
Studying with a disability
Refugee programme
Study Opportunities for Refugees: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/alumni/newsletter-1/international/study-opportunities-for-refugees
Studying with a family
Family Care Office: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/familie/family-care-office
Career advisory services
Career advisory service at the Faculty of Geosciences:
consultancy for study affairs and career perspectives:
Dr Ulrike Wolf-Brozio – wolfbroz@uni-bremen.de
Career advisory service at the university:
Career Center
Petra Droste – pdroste@uni-bremen.de
Accommodation
Accommodation cannot be provided, but students are assisted in finding an apartment.
Contact
Geosciences Faculty
- Name
- Dr Ulrike Wolf-Brozio
- Address
- Klagenfurter Straße 2-4, 28359 Bremen