With faculties and areas of study such as Architecture and Urbanism, Civil Engineering, Art and Design and Media, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar has a distinctive identity. Today the University offers an extensive spectrum of instruction with about 40 courses of study, including fine art, design, visual communication, media design, media studies, computer scinence and media, architecture, civil engineering, materials science, processing technology, environment and management. The term »Bauhaus« stands for an eagerness to experiment, openness, creativity and internationality.
IMPORTANT NOTEDue to the current situation, the faculty of »Architecture and Urbanism« and the faculty of »Media« extended the application deadlines for some of their degree programmes. The application deadline for the degree programmes »Architektur« (Bachelor) and »Urbanistik« (Bachelor) is now by 20 August 2020. The application deadline for the degree programmes »Europäische Medienkultur« (Bachelor) and »Medienmanagement« (Master) is now by 15 August 2020. |
Bachelor Degree Programmes
| Degree programme | Standard duration of programme | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architektur B. Sc. (German language) | 6 semesters
| Aptitude assessment procedure 20.8.20 for WiSe | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
| Urbanistik B. Sc. (German language) | 8 semesters | Aptitude assessment procedure 20.8.20 for WiSe | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SuSe – summer semesters
B. Sc. – Bachelor of Science
Master Degree Programmes
Standard duration of programme | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment deadlines | |
Architektur | 4 semesters | Aptitude assessment | 30.9.20 |
Urbanistik | 2 semesters | Qualification check | 30.9.20 |
MediaArchitecture | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 30.9.20 |
_International MediaArchitecture Master Studies2 | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 30.9.20 |
European Urban Studies | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 30.9.20 |
| Integrated Urban Development and Design_Advanced Urbanism1 M.Sc. (English language) | 4 semesters Double Degree | Qualification check | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
| Integrated Urban Development and Design_Reflective Urban Practice M.Sc. (English language) | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SuSe – summer semesters
M. Sc. – Master of Science | M. S. – Master of Science (American degree)
Multiple degrees – awarded in cooperation with other universities
1 Cooperation with the Tongji-University Shanghai, CN | 2 Cooperation with the University at Buffalo, USA
*Application with school and university degrees outside the EU (except Switzerland)
Prospective students who have obtained their high school diploma or first university degree outside the European Union (EU), must apply via www.uni-assist.de. The application deadlines for the winter semester (WiSe) are from 15 May to 31 August (depending on the different degree programmes). For the summer semester (SuSe) by 15 January.
PhD Programmes
Degree programme | Standard duration of programme | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment deadlines |
International PhD programme Europäische Urbanistik | 6 semesters
| Qualification check | 30.09.2018 |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SuSe – summer semesters
Dr. – Doktor
Bachelor Degree Programmes
Degree programme | Standard duration of programme | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment |
Bauingenieurwesen | 6 semesters | Open admission* | 30.9.20 |
Management | 6 semesters | Open admission | 30.9.20 |
Umweltingenieurwissenschaften | 6 semesters | Open admission | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SuSe – summer semesters
B. Sc. – Bachelor of Science
*Application with school and university degrees outside the EU (except Switzerland)
Prospective students who have obtained their high school diploma or first university degree outside the European Union (EU), must apply via www.uni-assist.de. The application deadlines for the winter semester (WiSe) are from 15 May to 31 August (depending on the different degree programmes). For the summer semester (SuSe) by 15 January.
Master Degree Programmes
Degree programme | Standard duration of programme | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment |
Bauingenieurwesen - Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 31.3.21 |
Umweltingenieur- | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 31.3.2021 |
Baustoffingenieur- | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 31.3.21 |
Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 30.9.20 |
Digital Engineering | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 30.9.20 |
Management | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 31.3.21 |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SuSe – summer semesters
M. Sc. – Master of Science
*Application with school and university degrees outside the EU (except Switzerland)
Prospective students who have obtained their high school diploma or first university degree outside the European Union (EU), must apply via www.uni-assist.de. The application deadlines for the winter semester (WiSe) are from 15 May to 31 August (depending on the different degree programmes). For the summer semester (SuSe) by 15 January.
Bachelor Degree Programmes
Standard duration of programm | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment deadlines | |
Freie Kunst | 9 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Lehramt an Gymnasien: | 10 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Lehramt an Gymnasien: | 10 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Medienkunst/Mediengestaltung | 8 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Produktdesign | 8 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Visuelle Kommunikation | 8 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SuSe – summer semesters
Dipl. – Diploma | Erste Staatsprüfung – State Exam | B. A. – Bachelor of Arts | B.F.A. – Bachelor of Fine Arts
Master Degree Programmes
Standard duration of programm | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment deadlines | |
Public Art and New Artistic Strategies | 4 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Medienkunst/Mediengestaltung | 2 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
_Media Art and Design | 2 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Produktdesign | 2 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Visuelle Kommunikation | 2 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SuSe – summer semesters
M. A. – Master of Arts | M. F. A. – Master of Fine Arts
PhD Pogrammes
Standard duration of programm | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment deadlines | |
Kunst und Design | 6 semesters | Artistic aptitude test | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SuSe – summer semesters
Ph. D. – Doctor of Philosophy
Bachelor Degree Programmes
Degree programme | Standard duration of programme | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment deadlines |
Medienkultur | 6 semesters | Open admission | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
_Europäische Medienkultur | 6 semesters | Aptitude assessment procedure | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Informatik | 6 semesters | Open admission* | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SoSe – summer semesters
B. A. – Bachelor of Arts | B. F. A. – Bachelor of Fine Arts | L. I.C. – Licence en Information-Communication
Multiple degrees – awarded in cooperation with other universities
1 Cooperation with the Université Lumière Lyon 2
*Application with school and university degrees outside the EU (except Switzerland)
Prospective students who have obtained their high school diploma or first university degree outside the European Union (EU), must apply via www.uni-assist.de. The application deadlines for the winter semester (WiSe) are from 15 May to 31 August (depending on the different degree programmes). For the summer semester (SuSe) by 15 January.
Master Degree Programmes
Degree programme | Standard duration of programme | Application procedures and deadlines | Enrolment deadlines |
Medienwissenschaft | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 31.3.21 for SuSe |
| _Filmkulturen – Extended Cinema M.A. (German language) | 4 semesters | Qualification check 31.3.21 for SuSe 30.9.20 for WiSe | 31.3.21 for SuSe 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Digital Engineering | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Medienmanagement | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 30.9.20 for WiSe |
Computer Science for Digital Media | 4 semesters | Qualification check | 31.3.21 for SuSe |
Human-Computer Interaction | 4 Semester | Qualification check | 31.3.21 for SuSe |
Abbreviations
WiSe – winter semesters | SoSe – summer semesters
M.A. – Master of Arts | M.Sc. – Master of Science
Multiple degrees – awarded in cooperation with other universities
1 Cooperation with the Université Lumière Lyon 2
*Application with school and university degrees outside the EU (except Switzerland)
Prospective students who have obtained their high school diploma or first university degree outside the European Union (EU), must apply via www.uni-assist.de. The application deadlines for the winter semester (WiSe) are from 15 May to 31 August (depending on the different degree programmes). For the summer semester (SuSe) by 15 January.
Information Brochures as Download
This brochures contains important information for gaining admission to degree programmes at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. In addition to study opportunities, application procedures and admission restrictions, it also includes a complete list of the degree programmes along with important facts and figures. Prospective students can download info material (PDF format).
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