In order to have a smooth start and to be able to concentrate on your studies from the very first day on, you had better look for an accommodation in advance. You can do that while being still in your country of residence or you might want to come a few weeks before the start of the semester and stay in a hostel while searching for a place to life.
As a student in Bremerhaven, you have different options of accommodation.
For example, you can rent a room in a dormitory for students. These rooms are usually furnished and close to the University. The student dormitories in Bremen and Bremerhaven are organized by the “Studierendenwerk Bremen”. In order to rent a room, you need to apply for it by using this online form.
Another option is to rent a room in a shared apartment (Wohngemeinschaft/ WG) where you live together with other students in an ordinary apartment and share the costs. This is very popular with local and international students, as you get the opportunity to get to know local habits and culture as well as being part of the local students’ scene.
AStA der Hochschule Bremerhaven
WG-gesucht (shared apartments)
Local Erasmus Initiative LEI Bremerhaven
The LEI team consists of motivated students who help the exchange students to settle in at the university and to adapt to the new environment. For this purpose, various events and excursions are organized. These are not only aimed at exchange students, but also at local students, and thus promote intercultural contact and exchange at our university.
STIBET I Combined scholarship and mentoring program
STIBET I is a program to support international students at German universities. It is offered annually by the DAAD and funded by the Federal Foreign Office.
The STIBET I program enables us to offer more support for international students and promote their stay at our university. This includes, for example, events, excursions and projects that promote intercultural exchange and create an intercultural campus where all our students feel at home. In addition, scholarships are regularly awarded as part of the STIBET I program.
Financing options for international degree-students
Support options in financial emergencies
Financial emergencies are a major challenge, especially for international students. In the state of Bremen, there are various ways for international degree-time students to bridge such a situation.
Scholarships
In addition to intercultural events, scholarships for international students are also an important part of the STIBET I program. We can award graduation scholarships for students with outstanding academic achievements, scholarships for special social commitment, scholarship for equal opportunities and contact scholarships for incoming students from our partner universities.
In addition, international students can also apply for a so-called “scholarship for needy students from developing countries” in the final phase of their first degree.
Questions regarding application and enrolment?
If you have any questions regarding application and enrolment, please contact the Student Advisory Service