University of Bremen

What University of Bremen does

The University of Bremen (Universität Bremen) is a public research university in Bremen, Germany, founded in 1971 and governed under the Bremisches Hochschulgesetz. It operates across 12 faculties — physics/electrical engineering, biology/chemistry, mathematics/computer science, production engineering, geosciences, law, economics, social sciences, cultural studies, languages, health sciences, and education — delivering more than 100 Bachelor and Master programs alongside the legal Staatsexamen, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff with a campus community representing more than 100 nationalities.

Research activity is concentrated around two DFG Excellence Clusters — MARUM for ocean-floor research and The Mars Perspective — supported by 7 Collaborative Research Centers and affiliated institutes that include the joint Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, DLR-aligned quantum climate work, DFKI's Cyber-Physical Systems area, the BIAS applied laser technology institute, and ZARM for space technology and microgravity. Technology development spans a quantum machine learning model for cloud cover prediction, cyanobacteria-based Martian soil fertilization prototypes, wide bandgap semiconductor reliability studies for automotive use, and 3D networking demonstrator work for 6G. Educational technology infrastructure includes the Stud.IP learning management system, the moin student portal, and the ZMML multimedia teaching center.

The operating model is state-funded rather than market-priced: revenues come from Land Bremen allocations plus DFG-led third-party grants, and tuition is government-regulated and not disclosed in commercial pricing terms. Customer segments are (i) students and prospective students across degree programs, (ii) collaborative research partners including Max Planck, DLR, DFKI, AWI, and industry consortia such as Infineon (Moore4Power), Deutsche Telekom (6G-TakeOff), and BMW (wide bandgap semiconductors), and (iii) lifelong learners and professionals served through the Academy for Scientific Continuing Education.

Name

University of Bremen

Legal name

Universität Bremen

Website

https://uni-bremen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Public German research university in Bremen, founded 1971, operating 12 faculties with 100+ degree programs and two DFG Excellence Clusters (MARUM ocean-floor research and The Mars Perspective), serving students, research partners, and industry across marine science, climate, materials, and quantum computing.

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Higher Education and Research

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

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Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

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Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Public Research Universities with National Laboratories/Big Science Facilities (EDAHAAAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Marine sciences research
• Academic degree programs
• Research university services
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

University of Bremen is a public research university delivering higher education across 12 faculties, offering more than 100 Bachelor, Master, and doctoral degree programs alongside fundamental and applied research. Its core offerings include accredited degree programs, structured doctoral training, scientific continuing education, and research collaboration with industry and partner institutes, anchored by two DFG Excellence Clusters (MARUM for ocean floor research and 'The Mars Perspective').

Product overview

University of Bremen operates as a comprehensive public research university offering degree programs across 12 faculties, from physics and engineering to social sciences and humanities. The institution provides educational technology infrastructure including the Stud.IP learning management system, the moin student portal, and the ZMML multimedia teaching center. Research activities are organized around excellence clusters, notably MARUM for marine sciences and the Mars Perspective cluster. The university also conducts public engagement through programs like Open Campus Week and transfer initiatives with industry and society.

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Products and services

• Bachelor Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs across 12 faculties, covering Physics/Electrical Engineering, Biology/Chemistry, Mathematics/Computer Science, Production Engineering, Geosciences, Law, Economics, Social Sciences, Cultural Studies, Languages/Literature, Health Sciences, and Education, for prospective students seeking a first academic degree.
• Master Degree Programs Consecutive and continuing Master degree programs across the same 12 faculties, for graduates seeking advanced academic specialization and research preparation.
• Doctoral Programs Structured doctoral training including the legal Staatsexamen and PhD pathways, anchored in research faculties and Collaborative Research Centers, for candidates pursuing independent research careers.
• Academy for Scientific Continuing Education (Akademie für Weiterbildung) Continuing education and professional development programs for lifelong learners and working professionals seeking scientifically grounded upskilling.
• MARUM Research Center Research Faculty and DFG Excellence Cluster 'The Ocean Floor — Unconventional Interactions Between Life and the Environment', conducting marine and environmental science research and offering collaboration opportunities for partner institutions.
• Stud.IP E-Learning Platform Campus-wide learning management system delivering course materials, interactive teaching, and student-instructor collaboration for enrolled students.
• moin Student Portal Student-facing portal providing enrollment, course registration, grade access, and student service functions for the University of Bremen student body.
• ZMML — Zentrum für Multimedia in der Lehre Center for Multimedia in Teaching providing Opencast-based lecture capture, test centers, online courses, film studios, and digital teaching infrastructure used by the university community.

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Infineon Technologies AGflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Moore4Power is a €91 million semiconductor R&D initiative led by Infineon under Chips Joint Undertaking, with University of Bremen as one of 62 partners from 15 European countries. The three-year project develops next-generation power electronics through heterogeneous integration of silicon, silicon carbide, and gallium nitride technologies, incorporating AI-assisted development tools, digital twins, and Digital Product Passport systems.
• Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of quantum machine learning model for cloud cover prediction matching classical neural networks performance. The quantum model was trained on high-resolution climate data from the ICON model from the DYAMOND project, establishing a foundation for integrating quantum computing with climate modeling.
• Deutsche TelekomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeutsche Telekom led a research consortium that successfully completed the 6G-TakeOff project with results presented at University of Bremen. The project focused on 3D networks involving ground, airborne, and satellite stations for future 6G architecture, including demonstrators for device handover, edge computing, and advanced antenna technology.
• University of California, IrvinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEACH-AI initiative launched with University of California, Irvine and Indiana University Bloomington to help K-12 educators understand AI's environmental costs and use AI tools to teach about climate change. The program develops a course called 'An Education for Sustainable Futures' blending AI literacy with environmental science education.
• Indiana University BloomingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in TEACH-AI initiative for K-12 educator training on AI environmental costs and climate change education, with document analysis of guidance from California, Germany, and UNESCO.
• BMW GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical paper collaboration on 'Reliability of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Automotive Applications' discussing advantages and reliability issues of WBG semiconductors like SiC and GaN, emphasizing need for amended standards and additional testing for automotive safety benchmarks.
• Max Planck Institute for Marine MicrobiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose research partnership including shared faculty appointments (Prof. Nicole Dubilier is Director at MPI and Project Leader at MARUM), collaborative research on marine microbiology and symbiosis, and joint supervision of researchers.
• YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university alliance for collaborative European studies, citizen lifelong learning, staff exchange programs, and postdoctoral programs (YUFE4Postdocs).
• Northwest Alliance (NWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional alliance between University of Bremen and University of Oldenburg for strategic partnerships worldwide, in Europe, and within the Northwest Alliance region, including joint International Office operations.
• Alfred-Wegener-Institut (AWI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative polar research including the 10-year Palau Atmospheric Observatory investigating how atmosphere over the Western Pacific influences global climate, with researchers from AWI, University of Bremen, Palau Community College, and Coral Reef Research Foundation.
• Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared leadership with Prof. Rolf Drechsler leading the Cyber-Physical Systems research area at DFKI while also holding professorship at University of Bremen, enabling joint AI and computer architecture research.
• BIAS - Bremer Institut für angewandte Strahltechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint institute with Prof. Frank Vollertsen (Leibniz Prize winner) leading materials processing research, and Prof. Peer Woizeschke holding joint professorship and managing director position.
• ZARM - Zentrum für Angewandte Raumfahrttechnologie und MikrogravitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated research center at University of Bremen for space technology and microgravity research, hosting Humboldt fellows and conducting fluid dynamics research.

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