Bauhaus-Universität Weimar: Preparing your studies

Preparing your studies

Costs

How much does it cost to live and study in Weimar? Can I earn money?

Students from non-EU countries must apply for a visa for entering Germany in most cases. Please note: A tourist visa cannot be changed to a student visa afterwards! For more information on the visa application and regulations please check the website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Orientation and Counselling

Finding one's way at a new university might be a challenge. Here you find all necessary information and contact addresses (including a campus map) that will help you during your first days.

Registering your address and applying for a residence permit

After your arrival in Weimar, you should register your address with the city authorities ("Bürgerbüro") as soon as possible. If you are a non-EU citizen, you must apply for a residence permit at the immigration office ("Ausländerbehörde").

International Networks

Opening a German bank account

In Germany you can pay almost everything in cash or by debit card. For regular transactions such as paying your rent, health insurance or for transferring the semester fee, you should open a German bank account.

Housing

You can live in one of the student dorms, a shared flat (»WG«) or an apartment of your own. As finding a room is not easy, you should start looking / applying for a student dorm as soon as possible.

Health insurance

In Germany, all students must prove their valid health insurance for enrollment.

Enrolment

For enrolment, you must hand in your complete documents at the Campus.Office. Here you can find an overview of the necessary documents and the information how you receive your student ID "thoska".