On the following pages, we provide information on the most important ways to finance your education. For more detailed information, visit the website of the Studierendenwerks Thüringen or contact the responsible representative in Weimar.
Furthermore, you'll find a list of all scholarships that are currently awarded directly at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar to our students, graduates, doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers.
Funding year 2025/26
- Application deadlines are 15 January and 31 August 2025 (for any scholarships remaining from the first round of awards).
- The 2nd round of Bauhaus Degree Completion Scholarships for students ends on 31 August 2025.
- The Scholarship Committee usually makes its decisions in March and/or September.
- Scholarships usually start in April.
- The calls for proposals for 2026/27 will not begin before November 2025
- The application deadline for 2026/27 is expected to be 15 January 2026.
Scholarships
Scholarships honour outstanding achievements, outstanding projects or special social commitment. The following scholarships are available at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar - we look forward to receiving your application!
Scholarships for Students
- Bauhaus Scholarship for students
- MINT/STEM Scholarships for female Master's students
- Bauhaus Degree Completion Scholarships (2 deadlines, 15 Jan and 31 Aug)
- President's Scholarship for dedicated international students
- Deutschlandstipendien (Germany Scholarship)
- STIBET Study Completion Grant (April and Oct)
For your studies abroad: International Office
For starting your own business: Startup Hub neudeli
Scholarships for Graduates, Ph.D. and postdoc researchers
- Thüringer Graduiertenförderung (alumni, 1 artistic-design project)
- Start-Up Scholarships for a Doctorate (alumni)
- Bridge Scholarship for starting a doctorate for women
- Thüringer Graduiertenförderung (doctorates)
- Bauhaus Doctoral Scholarships
- Equal opportunity Re-Entry scholarship - for doctoral candidates returning after a leave
- Doctoral Degree Completion Scholarships
- Bauhaus-Postdoc Scholarship (for Bauhaus-Postdocs)
- Thuringian Program for female postdocs
- Bridge Scholarship for female postdocs
You can check further opportunities on scholarship databases or at StipendiumPlus, the online overview about the 13 organizations for the promotion of young talent (Begabtenförderungsorganisationen) under the umbrella of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Working Part-Time While Studying
A part-time job can be a good way to finance your studies. Many students seek employment as student assistants in their departments and in the central university facilities. Be sure to check the job openings which are regularly posted by the university.
You can also find other job openings on the job portal operated by the Careers Service and at the Studierendenwerk Thüringen. As a student, you are allowed to earn as much as you wish. However, there are some income restrictions which apply to eligibility requirements for social benefits and financial aid, e.g. BAföG or children’s allowance. Please bear in mind, however, that excessive hours or long commutes to work may significantly prolong your studies or negatively influence your academic performance.
International students are only permitted to work in Germany with a work permit. The work permit allows you to work 120 full days (1 day = 8 hours), which can be spread out over 240 half-days (1/2 day = 4 hours). This allows you to work during semester breaks. You should also keep in mind that if you earn more than 450 Euro a month, you will be subject to higher health insurance premiums.
You should also keep in mind that a job not related to your field of study can have a significant effect on the duration of your studies and cost additional time and energy. It is advisable to find a part-time job in your field, which offers practical experience for you and your subsequent transition to a
career.
Educational Loans and Grants
You can also secure financing through educational loans and grants. There is now a relatively large selection of grants and loans which offer students exceptionally favourable conditions. The requirements and conditions of eligibility vary to such an extent that we recommend personal consultation in advance.
For contact data and more information, please visit the website of the Studierendenwerks Thüringen.
Committed & Excellent | Scholarship Ceremony, 10.07.2025
Impressions of the scholarship ceremony in the Maurice-Halbwachs-Auditorium on the day of the opening of summaery on 10 July 2025 - 65 scholarship holders were honoured for their outstanding achievements in their studies, projects, voluntary work or research. Also present were the sponsors of the Deutschlandstipendien programme, who are supporting a total of 22 students this year (Photos: Thomas Müller)
