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Your Exchange Semester in Weimar – Personal, Creative, International!

Discover new perspectives, explore creative ideas and meet people from all over the world! At Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, you'll experience a unique learning environment that encourages experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration and new ways of thinking. Enjoy a welcoming international community, a personal atmosphere and a city full of art, culture and history. 

Come to Weimar, bring your ideas and make your exchange semester an unforgettable experience!

NEWS

Online Info Event

in January 2027

Applications for Summer Semester 2027

open until 15 November 2026

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Good to Knows

Here are some things you should know before submitting your application:

COURSE CATALOGUE

 

The current course catalogue is always published around four weeks before the start of the semester. Tip: it’s best to have a look at the archive.

 

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LANGUAGE SKILLS

 

GERMAN

ENGLISH

GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE

 

All exchange students can take part in a free intensive German language course before the start of the semester. For exchange students with a German language level below B1, attendance is compulsory.

 

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SEMESTER DATES

 

If your German level is below B1, your semester with us begins:
in the winter semester: early September
in the summer semester: early March

If your German level is B1 or higher, you are free to decide whether you wish to take part in the German language course or arrive at the start of the semester:

 

in the winter semester: early October

in the summer semester: early April 
 

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SEMESTER CONTRIBUTION

 

Every student at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar must pay a Semester Contribution of around 350 euros. The Semester Contribution is not a student fee. The Semester Contribution entitles you to use public transport in Germany free of charge during your stay. You also have free entry to the German National Theatre and all the attractions run by the Klassik Stiftung Weimar. 

 

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HOUSING

 

Exchange students can be allocated a room in one of our student halls of residence. A deposit of 300 euros must be paid. You will receive all the relevant information once your application has been successful.

 

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Guidance

Organisational GUIDANCE

At the International Office, we answer all enquiries regarding your application, enrolment and welcome events.

International Office at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Academic GUIDANCE

The International Counsellors of your faculty* at Bauhaus-Universität answer all enquiries regarding course selection, the Learning Agreement and the Transcript of Records.

Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Art and Design

Faculty of Media

* You can find your faculty on your “Letter of Acceptance”.

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Application

Have you been nominated by your university to join us? Congratulations! Here’s how you can submit your application. 

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Stay

Has your application been accepted? Congratulations! Find out what happens next here.

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Checklist for Exchange Students PDF (279 KB)
Fact Sheet Bauhaus-Universität Weimar PDF (278 KB)