In the last years, innovative developments have changed the region greatly. In particular, the element water has established its position as a promising economic sector. University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven has responded to these changes and brings its maritime heritage with it.The University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven was founded in 1975. Thanks to its predecessor institutions the Geestemünde Navigation College and the Municipal College the education tradition of the University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven can be traced back to more than hundred years ago. Therefore, the University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven distinguishes itself as the "university by the sea", not only because of its geographic location directly at the estuary of Weser, but mainly because of its 24 attractive study programmes.