Mission Statement of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences

The mission statement describes Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences in the future. The University implemented a reorganisation process and the mission statement reflects its goals. Achieving this target requires special effort from all members of the University. For the University, its further development is a permanent challenge, responding to changing demands in society.

“A new, a different university!”

Bremerhaven is a University of Applied Sciences dedicated to practice-oriented teaching.

It is strongly characterised by its focus on engineering and economics.

Teaching is the University’s top priority.

The University is committed to research and development activities.

Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences features a compact campus and open house spirit.

Respect and appreciation characterises the relationship between all University members.

Direct practical involvement anchor the University in the region.

The University is committed to supporting structural changes in Bremerhaven and the region.


“A powerful (strong) university”

All activities at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences are aimed at the training and the education of students.

The innovative teaching qualifies students for their later professions and helps them gain knowledge and skills.

Future-oriented courses emphasise the uniqueness and independence of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. Teaching is subjected to a constant process of qualitative advancement.

The demands on course contents are defined according to the background of the entire community, emphasising especially on the labour market. The University plans courses on a long-term basis and therefore will not act upon short-term demands

The focus on engineering and economics forms the basis. The teaching of key qualifications and increasing the awareness for environmental and social responsibility are essential components.

Apart from the tried and tested German Diploma, the University also offers Bachelor and Master qualifications.

The University aims for a modular structure in all courses, which allows the students a more personal organisation of their studies.

Other features of the University’s internationalisation are its worldwide co-operation with other universities realised through personal contact between members of the universities as well as the mutual recognition of course achievements.

Co-operation agreements with other universities in the area allow for a further extension of the existing course offer.

All departments within the University work closely together. They focus on inter-disciplinary teaching.

The courses are routinely evaluated, based on the University’s criteria.

The teaching staff is committed to the ongoing task of utilizing scientific developments for the University programs.

They are involved in research and development. The Technology Transfer Centre at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences creates the framework for innovation.

The University supports women, especially in technical disciplines. With a higher percentage of women - also in high-level positions in science and administration – it ensures a better balance of perspectives, values, and standards for the University.

Both, student body and the R & D capability of the teaching staff, will benefit from the increase in the support staff.

With a broad range of age groups, the University has a variety of experiences and innovations to assist the student body.

The University enjoys an excellent standing in the City of Bremerhaven. All parties involved benefit from contact to the scientific institutions in the city.


•“…whose main task is teaching”

The education of students is a process in which all members of the University are involved.

The teaching staff regards the students’ demand for education and training as a core challenge. They ensure suitable course contents, which are continuously adjusted to technical and economic advancement.

The technical and administrative staff also directs their activities to the teaching process. Administrative procedures are adapted to teaching requirements - closely intertwined and efficient.

Based on jointly defined procedures, all tasks are carried out comprehensively, achieving high-quality results. Personal responsibility is expected from both, staff and student body.

The University is committed to transparency. An open culture of information and communication is nurtured within the areas of teaching and administration as well as between them.

A regular reflection ensures up to date course contents. The teaching staff takes advantage of further training opportunities in science and practice.

They consider current didactics expertise in their teaching practice and utilise all available new media applications. In this regard the University organises further training opportunities and provides suitable resources.

The technical and administrative personnel support the continuous advancement of teaching processes by regularly revising working procedures. The University is responsible for providing further training opportunities.

•“…which is underpinned by research and development”

Its involvement in research and development is a characteristic feature of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences.

The University encourages its members to realise research and development projects and secures the necessary framework.

The Technology Transfer Centre at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences supports the research and development activities of the University’s teaching personnel. Its institutes are important centres of competence.

University and Technology Transfer Centre co-operate in research and development activities with other institutions located in the region.

Research and development work is primarily done for and with the business community, focusing on Bremerhaven and the surrounding region.

Teaching staff involve other employees and students in research and development activities.

Interaction between teachings and R & D lead to synergies, which contribute essentially to quality assurance in the field of teaching.