The success story dates back in 1970, when Universities of applied sciences were indispensable as places of scientific education and research for Germany's science and innovation system. This law established the originally independent Bremen University of Applied Sciences, which merged in 1982 to form what is now Bremen University of Applied Sciences. The HSB is now the state's second largest scientific institution.
It is regarded as an essential location factor for the region as a university of applied sciences with practical and future-oriented teaching and research, as well as its trademark internationality. Graduates contribute to the availability of skilled workers in all relevant areas of society. The extensive research is carried out in close collaboration with businesses and scientific institutions.
The HSB's profile is oriented toward current and future societal and economic issues that run as cross-cutting issues through studies and teaching. Digitalization, energy, mobility, urban development, health, and sustainability are all included. Natural and engineering sciences, economics, business, politics, civil society and social sciences are all part of the subject-related spectrum.
Around 8,700 students (as of October 2021) can choose from 67 mostly international bachelor's and master's degree programs offered by five faculties. The HSB's individual degree programs are interdisciplinary. They rely on professional and practical collaboration within and between faculties to complete their studies.
Interdisciplinary teaching and research fields related to global challenges such as sustainability, artificial intelligence, health, ecology, urban development, globalization, new forms of work, or mobility are continuously integrated into the curriculum and will be expanded in the future.