Studying in Weimar

Good to know

~ 4.000 Studierende ·
~ 32 % internationale Studierende ·
+ 15 Hochschulinitiativen & Clubs ·
+ 35 Museen & Galerien

Social media

Weimar is compact, but anything but small in scope. The university, parks, cafés, cinemas, theatres, clubs and a wealth of cultural attractions are often just a few minutes’ walk from one another. As well as Goethe, Schiller and the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, there is one thing above all else here: plenty to discover.

At the Bauhaus University, too, everything is within easy reach: between workshops and seminars, laboratories and studios, the campus and the city. You meet up, try things out, work jointly on ideas and quickly strike up conversations with others.

And after the seminar? Perhaps off to the park, the cinema, an exhibit, a concert, or simply to meet up with others somewhere in between. A lot happens spontaneously because the city is compact and paths cross quickly. That’s exactly what makes Weimar special: studies, culture and everyday life are all close at hand – and soon become intertwined.

Weiß Schwarz Rosa Einfach Modern Alltag Motivation Karussell Instagram Post - 1

because... our university isn’t a museum

because... we can give it a go

because... the campus is right next to the park

because... Weimar is cosmopolitan, colourful and diverse

because... the M18 is our second home

because... everyone knows everyone else

because... Weimar is a vibrant cultural city

because... we don't need a car

because... Weimar is so laid-back

Accommodation, sport, joint projects and places to meet are just as much a part of everyday student life. In Weimar, everything is within easy reach. This makes it easy to combine your studies, leisure time and everyday life.

Main Building, UNESCO World Heritage Site — Main Building of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar | a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Tobias Adam)

Hauptgebäude 2010 — Stairwell | The Main Building was the site where the Bauhaus was founded in 1919
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Nico Herzog)

Main Building, workrooms — Workspaces in the Main Building | to bring projects to life
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Nathalie Mohadjer)

Entrance area of the Main Building, Henry van de Velde — Entrance area of the Main Building | built to plans by Henry van de Velde
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

02.04.2019 Eröffnung der Außenanlagen des Van-de-Velde Ensembles — The campus from above | View of the Main Building, the Campus.Office and the Van de Velde Building
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

Campus.Office Building — Campus Office Building | The foyer was staged by students on the Product Design degree programme
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Marcus Glahn)

Student Office | Point of contact for all enquiries regarding applications, admission and University Administration
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Michael Bader)

Van-de-Velde-Bau — The Van de Velde Building | Teaching premises and headquarters of the Faculty of Art and Design (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Jonas Tegtmeyer)

Spiral staircase in the Van de Velde Building | Murals by O. Schlemmer for the 1923 Bauhaus Exhibition
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Jens Hausprung)

Printing Workshop, design, art — Design and Art | In the Printing Workshop, students produce their own books, catalogues and posters
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Dominique Wollniok)

Photography studio, art, design — Art & Design | A 90 square metre photography studio with skylights that can be completely darkened
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Dominique Wollniok)

University Library, Maurice Halbwachs Auditorium — University Library | featuring the university’s main lecture hall (Maurice Halbwachs Auditorium)
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Dominique Wollniok)

University Library, seating, studying — A wide range of study spaces in the University Library
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Marcus Glahn)

Lecture Hall, Am Park an der Ilm — Lecture Hall | Am Park an der Ilm
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

Lecture hall, University of Weimar — Lecture hall at the University of Weimar | A space for new perspectives
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Dominique Wollniok)

Park on the River Ilm | A place to relax and go for a walk
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Michael Bader)

Dining hall at the Park, a listed building — Dining hall am Park | the newest listed building in Weimar
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Marcus Glahn)

Mensa am Park, dining hall — Mensa am Park | large dining hall on the upper floor
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Dominique Wollniok)

Dining hall, break — A break is a must | Soak up some sun before the next lecture
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Michael Bader)

Café in the M18 Students’ Centre | affordable coffee, table football and table tennis
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Marcus Glahn)

Bauhaus.Atelier (UNESCO World Heritage Site) | Central information point for visitors, shop & café
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

Meeting point: Bauhaus.Atelier — Bauhaus.Atelier meeting point | Relax, have a coffee, work
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Michael Bader)

Computer Science and Media, Computer Graphics and Game Design — Degree programme in ‘Computer Science and Media’ | Computer Graphics and Game Design
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

‘Computer Science for Digital Media’ prepares students for the international IT industry
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Henry Sowinski)

Video studio, projects — Video studio | equipped for panel discussions, blue-screen recordings and artistic projects
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Jonas Tegtmeyer)

03.05.2017 / Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Fakultät Medien / Projekt: Interaktive Meerjungfrauen-Kostüme, Karl-Haußknecht-Str. 7 / Foto: Henry Sowinski — Faculty of Media | The ‘Human-Computer Interaction’ course involves working with interactive theatre costumes
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Henry Sowinski)

Lichthaus: Cinema, Medienkultur, Film — 'Medienkultur' degree programme | regular film screenings at Weimar’s most charming arthouse cinema
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Henry Sowinski)

Welcome to the future | ‘Digital Engineering’ prepares students for Industry 4.0
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Henry Sowinski)

Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Engineering — Generation 4.0 | ‘Digital Engineering’ is the interface between Computer Science and engineering
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Henry Sowinski)

Fakultät Architektur, Fakultäten, Nacht, Kuben, Kubus, Gebäude — Kubus | Teaching premises of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism with a computer lab
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Tobias Adam)

City, Model, Projects — Ideas for the city in miniature | Students exhibit their projects
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

Wood Workshop, Art, Projects — Wood Workshop | houses everything needed for the production of prototypes and art objects
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Jonas Tegtmeyer)

Wood Workshop, projects, art — Wood Workshop | houses everything needed for the production of prototypes and art objects
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Dominique Wollniok)

Project-based course of study, civil engineering — Measuring, Planning, Calculating | Project-based course of study in civil engineering
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Michael Bader)

Concrete canoe, civil engineers — Making concrete float? | The civil engineers’ concrete canoe regatta featuring homemade boats
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Concrete Information Centre/Steinbach)

Civil engineers and urbanists, climate chamber — Modern climate chamber | Civil engineers and Urbanists are conducting research into indoor climate using the ‘Feelix’ manikin
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Lichtenheld)

University Open Day — HIT | A chance to ask any questions you may have about the courses on offer and to get to know the campus
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Dana Höftmann)

Open Campus Day (HIT), lecture hall, HIT — Open Campus Day (HIT) takes place every year on a Saturday in March

Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Candy Welz)

summer school, international students — Summer School | Summer programme for international students and all prospective students
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Barbara Proschak)

summaery, annual review, campus, exhibit — Summaery | At the annual showcase, students transform the campus and the city into a vibrant stage
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

Summaery, opening party, campus, projects, exhibit — Summaery | Opening party on campus
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

summaery, exhibition, installation, models — Summaery | Students present exhibits, installations and models
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Tobias Adam)

Summaery, Projects, Laboratories, Exhibit — Summary | The four faculties are opening their doors for four days, offering a glimpse into their laboratories and projects
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

summaery, impressions, Performances — Summaery | Students’ impressions and Performances
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Thomas Müller)

summaery, exhibit, presentations, campus, library — Summaery | Presentations and parties on campus and outside the library
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Henry Sowinski)

Weimar, City of Culture, a view from above — A view of the university town of Weimar from above
Source: University of Weimar (Photo: Marcus Glahn)

Arrive, move in, settle in: there are plenty of options in Weimar for finding the right place to live whilst you’re doing studies. Click here for tips, halls of residence, help with finding accommodation and useful places to turn to.

Living in Weimar