Bremen: A Destination of Attraction for Academic Pursuits
Increase in Student Enrollment at Universities in Bremen for Winter Semester 2024/25
The latest report from the committee on science, media, data protection, freedom of information, and digitalization demonstrates a significant surge in student enrollment at the public and private universities in Bremen for the upcoming winter semester.
At the onset of the winter semester 2024/25, a total of 40,170 students commenced their studies, marking a 7.1 percent increase compared to the previous winter semester, with an additional 2,661 students. Among the public universities, all institutions except for the University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration, which reported a decrease of 20 students, witnessed an growth.
There was a particular increase in the number of first-year students, with approximately 7,240 enrolling in 2024, a leap of more than 14 percent from the previous year. The University of Bremen, the University of Applied Sciences Bremen, the University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven, and the University of the Arts all registered an expansion in first-year students.
In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, Senator Moosdorf asserted that students find a suitable environment for their studies in these universities, receiving exceptional vocational qualifications. He pointed out the creation of new study programs such as the International Midwifery program at the University of Applied Sciences Bremen, the Physician Assistant program at the University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven, and the Sports Science program at the University of Bremen.
Universities in Bremen offer a diverse array of popular study programs, with the University of Bremen, for instance, offering notable programs such as Physics and Education, Mechanical Engineering and German Studies, Space Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechatronics, Psychology, Romance Studies, and more. Several programs are offered in both the winter and summer semesters, including Elementary Mathematics, Mechanical and Process Engineering, Communication and Media Studies, Natural Sciences for Sustainability, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physical Geography: Environmental History, Physics, Political Science, and many more.
The influx in student numbers can be attributed to various factors, including the high quality of student support, strong research and practical relevance, an international orientation, a wide range of study programs, global and cooperative networks, and innovative and specialized programs that cater to the current job market demands and student interests. These elements have crafted an educational environment that is both academically robust and supportive, thereby attracting increased numbers of students for the winter semester 2024/25 in Bremen.
Online education and self-development are thriving in Bremen, as demonstrated by the creation of new study programs such as the International Midwifery program at the University of Applied Sciences Bremen, the Physician Assistant program at the University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven, and the Sports Science program at the University of Bremen. With a surge of 7.1% in student enrollment during the winter semester 2024/25, students can further their learning in a diverse range of popular online courses offered by these universities.
