Bremen is planning a huge campus expansion: 1,000 new dormitories for students!
Constructor Group and Ten Brinke partner for new student halls of residence in Bremen to increase capacity to 5,000.

Bremen is planning a huge campus expansion: 1,000 new dormitories for students!
On June 26, 2025, a significant strategic partnership was officially announced between the Constructor Group, majority owner of the Constructor University (CU) in Bremen, and the European project developer Ten Brinke. This collaboration aims to implement the CU master plan in the first project phase. The core components of this phase include the construction of new student residences, which will include up to 1,000 apartments. This will increase the university's total capacity to 2,200 beds.
As part of the project, the number of students is planned to double to 5,000 by 2031. Investments in this first phase amount to up to 100 million euros, which is expected to create an additional 400 new jobs in the region. The signing of the partnership took place on the CU campus in Bremen in the presence of the CU Chancellor and representatives of the state of Bremen. Ten Brinke will be responsible for the development and construction of the new dormitories and brings with him over 120 years of experience in the industry.
A significant step in campus development
The conclusion of the memorandum of understanding with Ten Brinke is a milestone in the campus development of Constructor University, as stated by idw online reported. The first phase of the project is part of the comprehensive master plan, which provides for additional measures to promote university work and strengthen the north of Bremen. The construction phase, which is scheduled to begin immediately after the MOU is signed, is expected to create new jobs in the region and increase local demand in the construction and services sectors.
The master plan, which includes over 3,500 residential spaces, a science park for start-ups, research facilities and an aparthotel, lays the foundation for the sustainable development of the university location. The newly built dormitories will be leased to Constructor University for at least 25 to 30 years, ensuring long-term planning.
The influence on the education and research landscape
The importance of such investments is also clear in the general university development in Bremen, which has been characterized by numerous new buildings and expansions in recent years. Loud environment.bremen The new university buildings strengthen the region's scientific competitiveness in national and international competition. Newly built research facilities and modern teaching units set standards that increase the attractiveness of universities.
The planned measures at Constructor University thus complement the existing infrastructure and demonstrate the institution's commitment to a sustainable academic environment. The integration of Ten Brinke and the prospect of investments of 100 million euros are essential steps towards achieving the CU's development goals and further establishing the Bremen region as an educational location.
The next step in this process is planning, which should begin shortly after the MOU is signed. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2026 and will depend on approval and investor participation.