International Degree Programme in Ship Management — Nautical Sciences (ISMN)
Bremen University of Applied Sciences · Bremen, Germany
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Application deadline
15 Jul 2027
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Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
8 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Academic admission requirements include one of the following: general university entrance qualification ("Abitur") restricted university entrance qualification ("Fachhochschulreife") scholastic assessment test / special admission English level B2
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Through uni-assist, the central service that checks international certificates for German universities. It charges a fee per application, so start early.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 June - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 15 December - 15 January
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- Check here for the latest fee information: https://www.hs-bremen.de/en/study/during-your-studies/formalities/.
- Living costs (12 months)
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The international degree programme in Ship Management is a full-time study programme. The curriculum reflects the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW Convention) as amended. The subjects build up the competencies to take over the duties on the operational and management level as deck officer and shipmaster.
- How it is organised
- Semester One: ISMN 1.1. Navigation Basics (6 ECTS) ISMN 1.2. Human Element (6 ECTS) ISMN 1.3. Blue Sciences (6 ECTS) ISMN 1.4. Ship Technology (6 ECTS) ISMN 1.5. Maritime Economics (6 ECTS) Semester Two: ISMN 2.1. Navigation Systems / Informatics (6 ECTS) ISMN 2.2.
- Internships
- The third and the sixth semesters are compulsory internship semesters, which must be spent at sea on board of a seagoing merchant ship above 500 GT (gross tonnage) in international trade.
- Part-time work
- In all faculties and in several areas of administration, it is possible to find a student job (maximum 39 hours per month, roughly 12 EUR per hour).
From your country
General requirements for bachelor's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Bremen
A Hanseatic port city on the Weser with a research university, a dense space and marine science scene, and cheap student rooms.
Bremen is a city of about 588,000 people on the river Weser, and together with Bremerhaven it forms the German state of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen.
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