Marine Geosciences University of Bremen

Courses are held in English. Participants can choose German-taught courses for the general studies.

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 start: middle of October (winter semester) and beginning of April (summer semester) – we recommend starting the programme in the winter semester in order to have a well defined course track. However, starting the programme in the summer semester is also possible.

We strongly recommend attending the courses in person, but most teaching material is available online as well. Practical courses require in-person attendance. Most exams require in-person attendance as well.

We offer an orientation week at the beginning of October. We recommend taking part in this. For the programme start in April, we offer a short introductory course during the semester.

The application deadline is 15 July for the following winter semester and 15 January for the following summer semester; non-EU applicants need a VPD from uni-assist to apply.

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

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.

Yes, a compulsory four-week internship

No tuition fees

Approx. 450 EUR for the whole semester including the "Deutschlandticket" (public transport, trains in Germany)

Approx. 1,200 EUR per month plus additional costs for field trips

• University entrance certificate
• solid basics in maths, physics, and chemistry
• deep interest in natural sciences
• good spatial sense
• ability to work in international teams

English B2.2
German A1

Both language certificates need to reach the University of Bremen before 15 September (if starting in the winter semester) or 15 January (if starting in the summer semester). A secondary school certificate or another university degree earned in Germany, respectively with English as the language of instruction, exempts you from the obligation to provide this proof.

The application deadline is 15 July for the following winter semester and 15 January for the following summer semester; non-EU applicants need a VPD from uni-assist to apply.

Well qualified students may apply for a "Deutschlandstipendium".

https://www.uni-bremen.de/deutschlandstipendiat

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.

Accommodation cannot be provided, but students are assisted in finding an apartment.

https://www.uni-bremen.de/universitaet/campus/wohnen

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

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