OpenFieldHochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design
Hochschule Wismar on the Baltic Coast is a distinguished German public university of applied sciences celebrated for naval architecture, maritime navigation at Campus Warnemünde, and architectural lighting design.
Academic overview & excellence
Situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Hanseatic city of Wismar, Hochschule Wismar unites three core faculties: Engineering, Business, and Design. The university operates a specialized Department of Maritime Studies at the historic Baltic seaport of Rostock-Warnemünde, housing full-mission ship handling simulators and marine engine testbeds. It also delivers the world-renowned international Master in Architectural Lighting Design and accredited online degrees via its subsidiary WINGS.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate programs require the German Fachhochschulreife or an equivalent international secondary credential evaluated via uni-assist. Master's candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of 2.5 (German grading system). Design programs require an artistic portfolio and entrance test. Language requirements require German C1 (DSH-2 / TestDaF 4) for German-taught tracks, or IELTS 6.5 for English-taught master's degrees.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Bachelor of Science in Nautical Studies & Maritime Transport Management
Eight-semester professional maritime curriculum at Campus Warnemünde providing STCW certification, radar navigation simulation, vessel stability, and global maritime logistics.
Master of Arts in Architectural Lighting Design (International)
Four-semester English-taught master's exploring human-centric circadian illumination, daylight simulation modeling (DIALux, Radiance), and sustainable urban lighting architecture.
Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Seven-semester engineering degree focused on computational ship hull hydrodynamics, offshore wind turbine foundation design, propulsion kinetics, and shipyard production.
Doctoral Research Fellowship in Green Ship Propulsion & Baltic Hydrogen Bunkering
Three-year doctoral project in collaboration with the University of Rostock developing fuel cell electric propulsion systems and zero-emission ferry logistics in the Baltic Sea.
Warnemünde Maritime Simulator Operations Internship
Six-month practicum programming real-time hydrographic hydrodynamic ship models and bridge team maneuvering scenarios for international merchant marine captains.
Hanseatic Coastal Engineering Merit Scholarship
Deutschlandstipendium co-funded by Baltic offshore engineering contractors recognizing top civil and naval engineering students specializing in coastal flood resilience.
Certificate in Maritime Cybersecurity and Automated Vessel Telemetry
Eight-week online modular certificate covering IMO Resolution MSC.428(98) cyber risk management on ships, ECDIS vulnerability assessment, and satellite link encryption.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Wehner
Professor of Marine Engineering & Ship Propulsion · Department of Maritime Studies (Campus Warnemünde)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Wehner is Professor of Marine Engineering & Ship Propulsion in the Department of Maritime Studies (Campus Warnemünde) at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design, conducting advanced research in Marine Propulsion Systems, Ship Auxiliary Engines, Alternative Marine Fuels.
Prof. Michael F. Rohde
Professor of Architectural Lighting Design · Faculty of Design
Prof. Michael F. Rohde is Professor of Architectural Lighting Design in the Faculty of Design at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design, conducting advanced research in Architectural Lighting, Daylight Integration, Circadian Urban Lighting.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carlos Jahn
Senior Professor of Maritime Logistics & Port Operations · Faculty of Engineering & Maritime Transport
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carlos Jahn is Senior Professor of Maritime Logistics & Port Operations in the Faculty of Engineering & Maritime Transport at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design, conducting advanced research in Port Automation, Intermodal Freight Simulation, Maritime Telematics.
Editorial & verification standards
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