The City University of Applied Sciences in Bremen (Hochschule Bremen) is located in the heart of Bremen Neustadt. It is characterized by tradition and innovation. With a history reaching back to 1799, today the range of degree courses offered at the institution is decidedly innovative and practically oriented. Approximately 8.800 students enroll in 66 degree courses in areas such as engineering, natural sciences, economics and social sciences. More than half of these degree courses include obligatory semesters of study or internship / fieldwork abroad.

Research

Research at HSB is multi-disciplinary and diverse in topics and approaches. Interdisciplinary research clusters unite six areas of future-oriented research:

• Blue Sciences: Sustainable use and development of oceans as resource and mode of transport.
• Dynamics, Tension and Xtreme Events: Analysis of Changing Societies
• Quality of Life: Analysis and modification of individual, social and institutional components that influence the quality of life in current societies
• Aerospace: Applied research concerning aerospace development
• Mobility: Development and design of apps and IT solutions for mobility issues.
• Changing localities: Solutions for the future of our cities and regions, with a focus on environmental concerns and sustainable energy use (Link: http://www.hs-bremen.de/internet/de/forschung/cluster/region )