How do I get to know my fellow students, how does the library work, where are the lecture theatres, where is the dining hall, and how do I draw up my timetable?
Every year, the General Advisory Service and students in higher semesters stage a week-long programme for all new students, designed to familiarise you with the city and the university of Weimar, thereby ensuring you have a smooth start to your studies.
Are you already curious and keen to find out a bit more before you arrive in Weimar? We offer you the chance to find out about our university and studying in general in advance. Why not have a look at one of our online presentations?
University e-mail address
All students at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar have a personal e-mail address in the following format:
vorname.nachname@uni-weimar.de
THIS ADDRESS IS USED BY DEFAULT TO SEND YOU ALL STUDY-RELATED INFORMATION FROM THE Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. PLEASE THEREFORE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY OR SET UP AN EMAIL FORWARDING SERVICE!
The e-mails you receive via this university address are easiest to read in any standard web browser at the following address: https://webmail.uni-weimar.de. With webmail, you can manage your e-mails from anywhere in the world. All you need is internet access and a web browser.
Finding accommodation in Weimar
Attractive accommodation in the Studierendenwerk’s halls of residence
In Weimar, too, the Studierendenwerk Thüringen offers well-equipped housing in its own student halls of residence.
The rents are particularly attractive, averaging around €250 per month, which includes all service charges, including water, electricity and heating costs. Most of the flats are furnished and feature modern fitted kitchens.
Furthermore, the halls of residence are directly connected to the universities’ data networks. This means, for example, that online instructional content can be accessed from your own room round the clock.
Accommodation tutors help newly arrived international students to find their way around their new surroundings, the university facilities and the Studierendenwerk, as well as the city itself. Suitable accommodation is also available for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, as well as for students with children.
Anyone interested can view an overview of the halls of residence online. Applications for vacant places are made directly through Studierendenwerk Thüringen.
Introduction to the BISON course portal
The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’s ‘bison’ service portal (Advice, Information, Online Services) offers students, academic staff and staff members a quick and direct overview of all aspects of studies and coursework. A summary of all the services available on the ‘bison’ service portal can be found here:
- Calendar of events sorted by faculty (also available for download as a PDF)
- Online exam registration
- Transcript of marks
- Certificate of enrolment
- Events organised by the Language and University Sports Centre
- Central events
- Academic continuing education programmes
- Search for events
- People search
- Search for buildings and rooms
- Change of address
Start and end of term
1 October 2026 – 31 March 2027
Lectures and courses
12 October 2026 to 5 February 2027
Induction week
5 October to 9 October 2026
Matriculation Ceremony
14 October 2026
Project presentations and enrollment for courses, modules, etc.
(Please refer to the faculty information.)
Semester breaks
Christmas 21 December 2026 to 31 December 2026
Examinations
8 February to 19 February 2027
(Please refer to the information on the faculty websites.)
Re-enrolment for the summer semester 2027
1 January to 28 February 2027
Study and Examination Regulations
Here you will find the regulations and statutes of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, which govern studies, examinations and degrees, as well as students’ rights and obligations.
Matriculation
Regulations The Matriculation Regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar contain general provisions on matriculation and withdrawal from the university and provide the legal basis for, amongst other things, matriculation requirements, re-registration and leave of absence.
Fees
Regulations
The Fees Regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar set out which fees, contributions and charges are generally levied, the amounts at which they are set and how they are calculated.
Study
Regulations The study regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar govern the structure, scope, content and degree of a degree programme. You can find these directly on the faculty pages under the respective degree programme.
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Examination Regulations
The examination regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar govern the scope and procedure of written and oral examinations, as well as how to pass, fail, resit and receive recognition for examinations. You can find these directly on the faculty pages under the relevant degree programme.
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Doctoral Degree
Regulations
The Doctoral Degree Regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar govern all general provisions relating to the doctoral procedure, admission and the defence of the thesis. You can find these directly on the faculty pages.
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