All courses are taught in English.
We fund one German language course in either the first or second semester.
Please check the university's website.
Tuition fees for the programme amount to 11,500 EUR.
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Get an interdisciplinary education and training experience and become a leader or manager for European affairs in public and private sectors - in and outside the EU. Alternatively, work in EU institutions, diplomatic service, the public sector of the member states or partner states of the EU or in private business or think tanks, interest groups or in lobbying.
The main objective of the programme is to convey sound and specialist knowledge of European public and private management. The course consists of seven modules (plus thesis and an elective internship) providing students with an interdisciplinary approach to key factors of European integration. The main topics to be covered are: the institutional system of the EU, EU economic integration and business in the EU, management systems in the EU and the management of European funds, European business law, policy-making in the EU as well as the EU in an international dimension. The modules are divided between lectures and seminars. Lectures provide a thorough grounding in the essentials of European business and management, policies and law. In the seminars, students will develop specialist knowledge on a variety of topics including "Theories of Integration", "Competition policy in the EU", "The Crisis of the EU", "Neighbourhood Policy of the EU", "International Teamwork" or "Doing Business in the EU", "Marketing in the EU", etc.
The programme places great emphasis on improving the students' cross-cultural and analytical skills. A seminar in cross-cultural communication familiarises students with recent developments in the field and a class on research skills and methods will improve the students' ability to tackle a problem scientifically and to master the art of researching, writing good research papers and presenting them well.
The Intensive Seminar in Brussels (organised jointly with our European partners, with students and lecturers from several European universities, with visits to the European organisations, think tanks and NGOs) and an ongoing programme in Bremen called "Meet the Europeans" provide ample opportunity to come into close contact with representatives from EU administrations, European-based organisations and enterprises, to take part in European cultural activities and to visit EU-sponsored projects in the region. An orientation week at the beginning of the academic year offers orientation and assistance.
The third semester is an optional internship semester. Programme advisers will offer assistance on how to find appropriate internships. We offer a course on "Career Planning" plus further support (CV check, etc.) to help students prepare for their professional future.
Tuition fees for the programme amount to 11,500 EUR.
Check out our discount options and save up to 1,000 EUR.
Approx. 350 EUR per semester, including public transport in and around Bremen
400-500 EUR without accommodation
Applicants must hold a German or international degree (qualified Bachelor's degree) in Public Policy or Management, Economics or Business, Political Science or Law or a comparable degree with at least the German mark Good (2) or ECTS mark B. Fluency in English is required.
Applications must include: a registration form (available at https://www.graduatecenter.org), a curriculum vitae, a photograph, proof of university degree, a letter of recommendation from an employer/university teacher, an essay outlining the candidate's interest in the programme and career goals, address and telephone number (e-mail address, if available) to which all correspondence should be sent.
Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency with the TOEFL iBT (min. 80) or comparable results or an equivalent test like the IELTS (at least 6.0).
Please check the university's website.
Please apply online here.
Non-EU students are allowed to work outside the university for a total of 120 full-time or 240 part-time days per year.
Some student jobs at the university are available, in the library or as student assistants in various projects.
Living and studying in another country is both exciting and interesting, but at the same time it also necessitates organisational and administrative work. Our international applicants and students do not need to worry about this. Our Student Service (ISA) looks after them right from the start and answers all questions with regard to their planned study visit in Bremen beforehand. The International Student Assistance (isa@hs-bremen.de) takes on the task of finding accommodation, gives support with visa applications, clarifies insurance queries and helps students in their dealings with authorities both at home and abroad. This service is available to students free of charge. Furthermore, ISA allocates tutors to students and regularly organises excursions and events during their period of study in Bremen. The rent for a single room is a minimum of 450 EUR each month.
Career Service available to international students
With almost 9,000 enrolled students and about 70 degree programmes in five schools, Hochschule Bremen, City University of Applied Sciences is one of the larger institutions of its kind in Germany.
The International Graduate Center (IGC) was founded by Hochschule Bremen City University of Applied Sciences (HSB) as an interdisciplinary Graduate School for Management and Leadership. For applicants with a first university degree, the IGC offers several non-consecutive MBA and Master's degrees in the area of international and European business and management. All full-time courses are taught entirely in English.
The IGC offers high-quality academic education with strong practical relevance, adhering to the high standards of the German educational system. Its academic approach fosters intercultural awareness, critical thinking and the exchange of ideas in a global perspective by providing discussion-oriented seminars in small groups, a variety of teaching and assessment methods, and support for self-learning processes.
The IGC is conveniently located in the centre of the city of Bremen, within walking distance of attractive locations for dining, shopping, leisure, and sports.
The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen is the capital of the federal state of Bremen, the smallest state in Germany, with a population of 684,000 and an area covering 404 square kilometres, located in north-west Germany close to the North Sea coast. As a unique city in which history comes alive and the future is being planned, Bremen is a place of sensual pleasures, including not only things that melt in your mouth, but also countless delights to see and hear.
It is a city of art and culture, parks and gardens, romantic quarters, and elegant shopping malls. Indeed, Bremen has even more to offer: tradition and cosmopolitanism. The people of Bremen are by no means as stiff as they are often said to be. On the contrary, they enjoy celebrating frequently, preferably with guests from abroad who look forward to returning to Bremen as good friends. A city that can look back on a thousand-year history: nowhere is this more evident than on the famous market square, a favourite meeting place for the citizens of Bremen. The statue of Roland is the symbol of civic liberty and freedom in Bremen. In the Town Hall, the pulse of political life of the Free Hanseatic City still beats. The magnificent renaissance façade and the Bremen Town Musicians just around the corner are world famous.
Trade and shipping have determined the character of the city for centuries and play an essential role in the business life of Bremen and of the Federal Republic of Germany. Bremen is a significant site for the automotive industry, electronics, and nautical science as well as the aviation and aerospace industry, and at the same time a centre of food, drink, and tobacco production. These industries are represented by companies such as Mercedes AG, STN ATLAS Elektronik, Lürssen Werft, EADS Astrium, OHB, Beck's Bier, and Kraft Foods.
Cultural life is characterised by numerous museums and art collections, theatre, ballet, opera, and music.
Bremen is a stronghold of sports such as football (SV Werder), horseback riding, handball, dancing, and cycling, with much-acclaimed international tournaments.
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