University of Bremen

University in Germany

University of Bremen

Universität Bremen

Type| Public
Established| 1971; 53 years ago (1971)

Academic affiliation

| TPC
Budget| € 354.6 million[1]: 37
Rector| Jutta Günther

Academic staff

| 2,330[1]: 27

Administrative staff

| 1,221[1]: 27
Students| 18,669[1]: 3
Location|

Bremen, Free Hanseatic City of Bremen

Germany

Campus| Urban
Website| www.uni-bremen.de
The Fallturm Bremen is a drop tower at the University of Bremen.

The University of Bremen (German: Universität Bremen) is a public university in Bremen, Germany, with approximately 23,500 people from 115 countries.[2] It is one of 11 institutions which were successful in the category "Institutional Strategies" of the Excellence Initiative launched by the Federal Government and the Federal States in 2012.[3][4] The university was also successful in the categories "Graduate Schools" and "Clusters of Excellence" of the initiative.

Some of the paths that were taken in the early days of the university, also referred to as the "Bremen model",[5] have since become characteristics of modern universities, such as interdisciplinary, explorative learning, social relevance to practice-oriented project studies which enjoy a high reputation in the academic world as well as in business and industry.

## History[edit]

The MZH building at the center of the campus.

Though Bremen became a university city only recently, higher education in Bremen has a long tradition. The Bremen Latin School was upgraded to "Gymnasium Academicum" in 1584. In 1610 it was transformed into "Gymnasium Illustre". Under Napoleonic rule, in 1811 the institution of a "French-Bremen University" was considered. In 1971 the University of Bremen opened its doors.

The development of the University of Bremen can be divided up into steps of 10 to 12 years – first foundation, then restructuring, consolidation and profile building. At the beginning of the 1970s, the university was set up as a "science complex" in a city oriented towards trade and seafaring that had no experience with academia, particularly not with leftist professors. University, business and the public in the region did not move closer together until the 1980s, through the foundation of the natural science and engineering departments, co-operation with the newly founded Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in Bremerhaven (1980), as well as the development of the co-located technology park (from 1988). Other important factors were the initial success in setting up collaborative research centres and in the acquisition of considerable of external funds. The mathematics professor Jürgen Timm, elected university rector in 1982, was largely responsible for this turnaround.

As a consequence, the University of Bremen improved in research rankings, gained national recognition, and established a number of endowment professorships. Research excellence and its interdisciplinary profile is reflected in the establishment of numerous research centers and programs funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). These currently include eight collaborative research centers and the Research Center of Ocean Margins, one of only six national research centers of the DFG.[6]

From 1996 until 2001 the University of Bremen (along with six other universities in Germany) participated in a pilot scheme for structural reform of university administration, funded by the Volkswagen Foundation. This project improved the co-operation and communication between the university's administration, teaching and research units. With the realization of the "Laptop University" project, the University of Bremen became a leading university in the field of digital media education in Germany.

By 2000, after an organisational development process of three years in which the university set goals for the development of its profile, this trend was continued with the promotion of junior scientists in structured graduate programs, and staff development programs for the great number of early-stage researchers entering the university as junior professors. In teaching, there are comprehensive evaluations, more specific admission requirements, and improved completion rates for Bachelors and master's degrees.

Bremen was rewarded with the title "Stadt der Wissenschaft 2005" (City of Science of 2005), which science, politics, business and culture won jointly for Bremen and Bremerhaven, by the Foundation for German Science (Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft).

## Faculties[edit]

These are the twelve faculties into which the university is divided:

* Faculty 1: Physics/Electrical Engineering
* Faculty 2: Biology/Chemistry
* Faculty 3: Mathematics/Computer Science
* Faculty 4: Production Engineering – Mechanical Engineering & Process Engineering
* Faculty 5: Geosciences
* Faculty 6: Law
* Faculty 7: Business Studies and Economics
* Faculty 8: Social Sciences
* Faculty 9: Cultural Studies
* Faculty 10: Languages and Literary Studies
* Faculty 11: Human and Health Sciences
* Faculty 12: Pedagogy and Educational Sciences

A piece of art on campus

## Academics[edit]

### Admission[edit]

Admission to University of Bremen is highly competitive with big differences in the admission rates between programs.[7] In the winter term 2017 the overall undergraduate admission rate was 16.2% with 24,000 applications for 3,900 places.[8]

### Teaching and learning[edit]

The University of Bremen is a campus university which offers 118 different programs.[9] In 2016 it granted 2,028 baccalaureate degrees, 1,357 master's degrees, 303 doctoral degrees.[10] Each year the University of Bremen awards the Berninghausen Prize for excellent teaching.[11] The prize was started in 1992 and is considered to be the oldest teaching award at any German university.[12] Tuition is free for national and international students at the University of Bremen. There is, however, a semester contribution of approx. €300, which includes a ticket for public transportation in Bremen and parts of Lower Saxony.[13]

## Research[edit]

The University of Bremen is a research university. It has 12 faculties, but focuses its research on 6 interdisciplinary high-profile areas. They are (1) marine, polar and climate research, (2) social change, social policy, and the state, (3) materials science and production engineering, (4) minds media machines (5) logistics and (6) health sciences.[14]

### Scientific focus[edit]

* Marine, polar and climate research
* Social change, social policy and the state
* Materials science and its technologies
* Minds, media, machines
* Logistics
* Health sciences[15]

With interdisciplinary scientific focal points, the University of Bremen has three ongoing DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centers ("Sonderforschungsbereiche" (SFB)) and is involved in two other SFBs.[16]

The Oceans in the Earth System (MARUM) Cluster of Excellence developed in 2007 from the DFG Research Center Ocean Margins, which was founded in 2001.[17]

### Collaborative research centers[edit]

The university has as of May 2021 the following SFBs:[16]

* SFB 1320: Everyday Activity Science and Engineering (EASE) (2017–)[18][19]
* SFB 1232: From Colored States to Evolutionary Construction Materials (2016–) (2016–)
* TRR 136: Function-oriented Manufacturing based on Characteristic Process Signatures (2014–)
* SFB 747: Micro Cold Forming – Processes, Characterization, Optimization (2007–)
* SFB 1342: The Global Dynamics of Social Policy (2018-)

The University of Bremen is also involved in the following special research areas:[16]

* TRR 172: Artic Amplification: Climate Relevant Atmospheric and Surface Processes, and Feedback Mechanisms (AC)³ (2016–)
* TRR 181: Energy transfer in the atmosphere and in the ocean (2016–)

Past SFBs:

* SFB 597: CRC 597: Changing Statehood (2003–2014)[20]
* SFB/TR8: Spatial Cognition – Inference, Action, Interaction (2003– 2014) (2003– 2014)[21]
* SFB 637: Self-control of logistic processes (2004–2012) [22]
* SFB/TR4: Process chains for the replication of complex optical components (2001–2012)[23]
* SFB 570: Distortion Engineering – Warp control in manufacturing (2001–2011) [24]
* SFB 517: Neural Basics of Cognitive Performance (1996–2005) [25]
* SFB 372: Spray compacting (1994–2004)[26]

### Rankings[edit]

University rankings

Overall – Global & National
|  QS World 2024[27]|  514|  32

|
|

THE World 2024[28]|  301-350|  32-33
ARWU World 2023[29]|  601-700|  37-40
QS Europe[citation needed]| |
QS Employability[citation needed]| |
THE Employability[citation needed]| |

According to the QS World University Rankings of 2024, the University of Bremen was placed 514th globally and ranked 32nd within its national context.[27] In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024, the university was positioned within the 301-350 range worldwide, while nationally it fell within the 32-33 range.[28] The ARWU World Rankings for 2023 also showed a similar trend, with the university ranked between 601-700 globally and between 37-40 nationally.[29]

## Notable alumni[edit]

* Hans Koenigsmann, a German aerospace engineer, best known for his work on SpaceX.
* Michael Kölling, a German computer scientist, currently working at King's College London, best known for the development of BlueJ.
* Sarah Ryglewski, a German politician (SPD) serves since 8 December 2021 as Minister of State for Federal-State Relations in the first Scholz cabinet.

## See also[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Universität Bremen.

* Bremen Institute for Applied Beam Technology
* Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity
* Fallturm Bremen
* List of colleges and universities

## Notes and references[edit]

1. ^ a b c d "Rechenschaftsbericht des Rektors: "Uni in Zahlen" 2019" (PDF) (in German). Rektor der Universität Bremen. Retrieved 16 September 2021. 3,4 MB
2. ^ Universität Bremen, Germany. "Facts and Figures". Universität Bremen. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
3. ^ "DFG, German Research Foundation – Institutional Strategies (2005–2017)". www.dfg.de. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
4. ^ Universität Bremen, Germany. "Excellent". Universität Bremen. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
5. ^ Universität Bremen, Germany. "Teaching and Studies". Universität Bremen. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
6. ^ "DFG Research Centres". Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
7. ^ "Universität Bremen weiterhin beliebt: 33.000 Bewerbungen zum kommenden Wintersemester". nordbuzz.de (in German). 2 August 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
8. ^ Universität Bremen, Germany. "Freie Studienplätze an der Universität Bremen". Universität Bremen (in German). Retrieved 11 September 2017.
9. ^ "Search for program". www.dbs.uni-bremen.de. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
10. ^ "Rechenschaftsbericht des Rektors: "Uni in Zahlen" 2016" (PDF). University of Bremen (in German). President of the University of Bremen. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
11. ^ Schröder, Sandra. "Preis für gute Lehre". Universität Bremen (in German). Retrieved 11 September 2017.
12. ^ Jorzik, Bettina (2010). "Ausgezeichnete Lehre!" Lehrpreise an Universitäten. Münster: Waxmann. p. 118\. ISBN 978-3-8309-2304-6.
13. ^ Sekretariat für Studierende, Universität Bremen, Germany. "Re-registration and Semester Contribution". Universität Bremen. Retrieved 11 September 2017.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
14. ^ Universität Bremen, Germany. "High-Profile Areas at the University of Bremen". Universität Bremen. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
15. ^ Stefan Lüttgens. "Wissenschaftsschwerpunkte der Universität Bremen" (in German). Retrieved 3 May 2017.
16. ^ a b c "DFG – Laufende Sonderforschungsbereiche". .dfg.de. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
17. ^ "DFG – EXC 309: The Ocean in the Earth System – MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences". www.dfg.de. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
18. ^ "DFG – Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft – DFG fördert 15 neue Sonderforschungsbereiche" (in German). Retrieved 7 June 2017.
19. ^ Universität Bremen, Germany, "DFG bewilligt weiteren Sonderforschungsbereich der Uni Bremen", Universität Bremen (in German), retrieved 7 June 2017
20. ^ "DFG – GEPRIS – SFB 597: Staatlichkeit im Wandel". gepris.dfg.de. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
21. ^ "DFG – GEPRIS – TRR 8: Raumkognition – Schließen, Handeln, Interagieren". gepris.dfg.de. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
22. ^ "DFG – GEPRIS – SFB 637: Selbststeuerung logistischer Prozesse – Ein Paradigmenwechsel und seine Grenzen". gepris.dfg.de. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
23. ^ "DFG – GEPRIS – TRR 4: Prozessketten zur Replikation komplexer Optikkomponenten". gepris.dfg.de. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
24. ^ "DFG – GEPRIS – SFB 570: Distortion Engineering – Verzugsbeherrschung in der Fertigung". gepris.dfg.de. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
25. ^ "DFG – GEPRIS – SFB 517: Neuronale Grundlagen kognitiver Leistungen". gepris.dfg.de. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
26. ^ "DFG – GEPRIS – SFB 372: Sprühkompaktieren". gepris.dfg.de. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
27. ^ a b "QS World University Rankings 2024". QS World University Rankings. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
28. ^ a b "World University Rankings 2024". Times Higher Education World University Rankings. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
29. ^ a b "2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities". Academic Ranking of World Universities. Retrieved 15 August 2023.

## External links[edit]

* University of Bremen Website (in German and English)

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Current|

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* University of Heidelberg (2007–)
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Europe|

* KU Leuven - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
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Baden-Württemberg|

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* Stuttgart
* Tübingen
* Ulm
* Zeppelin University

Bavaria|

* Augsburg
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* Bayreuth
* Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
* Erlangen-Nuremberg
* Ingolstadt
* LMU Munich
* BU Munich
* TU Munich
* Ukrainian Free University in Munich
* Passau
* Regensburg
* Würzburg

Berlin|

* Berlin University of the Arts
* FU Berlin
* HU Berlin
* TU Berlin

Brandenburg|

* TU Brandenburg
* Frankfurt (Oder)
* Potsdam

Bremen|

* Bremen
* Constructor University

Hamburg|

* Hamburg
* TU Hamburg
* HafenCity University Hamburg
* Helmut Schmidt University

Hesse|

* TU Darmstadt
* Frankfurt (Main)
* Giessen
* Kassel
* Marburg

Lower Saxony|

* TU Braunschweig
* TU Clausthal
* Göttingen
* Hannover
* Hildesheim
* Lüneburg
* Oldenburg
* Osnabrück
* Vechta

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern|

* Greifswald
* Rostock

North Rhine-Westphalia|

* Aachen
* Bielefeld
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* Bonn
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* TU Dortmund
* Duisburg-Essen
* Düsseldorf
* Hagen
* Münster
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* Siegen
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* Wuppertal

Rhineland-Palatinate|

* University of Kaiserslautern-Landau
* University of Koblenz
* Mainz
* Speyer
* Trier

Saarland|

* Saarland

Saxony|

* TU Chemnitz
* TU Dresden
* TU Freiberg
* Leipzig

Saxony-Anhalt|

* Halle-Wittenberg
* Magdeburg

Schleswig-Holstein|

* Flensburg
* Kiel
* Lübeck

Thuringia|

* Erfurt
* TU Ilmenau
* Jena
* Weimar

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Bremen

Buildings and
structures|

* Aalto-Hochhaus
* Atlantis House
* Bremen Parliament
* Cotton Exchange
* Courthouse
* Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt (old post office)
* Deutsche Bank
* Essighaus
* Forum Domshof
* Glockenspiel House
* Heineken House
* House of the Seven Lazy Brothers
* Karstadt building
* Kontorhaus am Markt
* Landherrnamt
* New Town Hall
* Post Office
* Raths-Apotheke
* Rathscafé
* Robinson Crusoe House
* Schlachte Great Crane
* Schütting (Chamber of Commerce)
* Shipper's House
* Spitzen Gebel
* Stadtsparkasse Building
* Suding & Soeken Kaufmannshaus
* Stadtwaage (Weigh house)
* Stock exchange
* City Hall
* Weser Tower

Precincts|

* Böttcherstraße
* Bremer Marktplatz
* Domsheide (square)
* Domshof (Cathedral Court)
* Langenstraße
* Schlachte Embankment
* Schnoor (district)
* Teerhof
* Das Viertel
* Waterfront Bremen

History|

* List of mayors
* Timeline

Churches etc|

* Birgittenkloster (convent)
* Bremen Cathedral
* Church of Our Lady
* St. John's Church
* St. Martin's Church
* St Catherine's Monastery

Cultural
institutions|

* Am Wall Windmill
* Altes Pumpwerk (Water treatment museum)
* Die Glocke (concert hall)
* Bremer Philharmoniker
* Forum am Wall (library)
* Gerhard Marcks Museum (sculpture)
* Kunsthalle Bremen (art gallery)
* Ludwig Roselius Museum
* Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum (paintings)
* Rundfunkmuseum (Radios)
* Staatsarchiv Bremen
* Theater Bremen
* Theater am Goetheplatz
* Übersee-Museum (Natural History)
* Universum Science Center
* Weserburg (modern art)
* Wilhelm Wagenfeld House (design exhibitions)

Science and
education|

* University of Bremen
* Jacobs University Bremen

Transportation|

* Domsheide (trams and buses)
* Bremen Airport
* Bremen Hauptbahnhof

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