Dear first-year student,
Welcome to the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar - I am delighted that you have decided to study at our university. To get you ready to start your studies at your new university in Weimar, we have compiled a list of tips and information for you:
Starting your studies – Just don’t forget anything!
A practical checklist to make sure you are prepared for stating your studies is available on our New Students Website. This page also provides contact information for General Advising, the Student Office and the »Studierendenwerk Thüringen«.
Questions about living in Weimar? Answers, tips and valuable information can be found by talking to our Study.Guides. Study.Guides are experts in their programmes and they know how to navigate Weimar and the university. Contact them at studyguide[at]uni-weimar.de.
Orientation Weeks and Student Tutors
Studies begin with Student Orientation Weeks, which take place from 30 September to 10 October 2025. It is divided into an online lecture programme from 30 September to 2 October and on-site offers from 7 to 10 October 2025. Together with student tutors, you will be given valuable tips on how to organise your studies and how to immerse yourself in the amazing cultural and social activities that Weimar has to offer.
Student Orientation Week is THE opportunity to get to know people, the university and Weimar. And make sure to pick up your Welcome Bag!
We warmly invite you to the Matriculation Ceremony, our way of welcoming new students and introducing you to academic life. Join us in celebrating the start of the new academic year:
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 5 pm
University Library, Maurice-Halbwachs-Audirorium
We wish you a successful start to your studies.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Dr. Simon Frisch
Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs
My tip
››› there are a some videos on vimeo to get you ready and you can stay up to date with Instagram #bauhaus-uni.