Bremen Student Guide, firstweek.de

Bremen

Bremen is a historic port city and one of Germany's most affordable university towns, known for its UNESCO old town and the Airbus production site.

Arriving in Bremen: you must register your address (Anmeldung) at the local Meldebehörde within two weeks of moving in — that is a legal deadline under § 17 Bundesmeldegesetz, not a guideline, and missing it carries a fine of up to €1,000. Budget roughly €550/month for a WG room, though see the caveat on that figure below.

Deadline and fine: § 17 BMG, § 54 Abs. 3 BMG.

Student friendly

8/10

Transport

7/10

Safety

7/10

FirstWeek editorial rating — our own read, not a measured statistic. Not derived from official data. How we handle data

Rent, roughly

Room type	Avg monthly rent
WG room	€550
Studio	€720
1-bedroom	€950

Not independently sourced — treat as a rough indication only. How we handle data

Universities

University of Bremen

Bremen University of Applied Sciences

Jacobs University Bremen

Frequently asked questions

What universities are in Bremen?

Bremen is home to: University of Bremen, Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Jacobs University Bremen.

Which German state is Bremen in?

Bremen is located in Bremen, Germany.

How long do I have to register my address in Bremen, Germany?

Two weeks. § 17 of the Bundesmeldegesetz requires anyone moving into a residence in Germany to register with the local Meldebehörde within two weeks of moving in. The clock starts on your move-in date, not your arrival in the country.

What is the fine for registering your address late in Bremen, Germany?

Up to €1,000. Late or missing registration is an Ordnungswidrigkeit under § 54 Abs. 3 of the Bundesmeldegesetz, carrying a fine of up to €1,000. In practice many offices issue a warning or a much smaller amount for a first, briefly late registration — but the legal ceiling is €1,000.

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