Dear first-year student,
We are delighted that you have successfully applied and been admitted to study at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Enrolment is opennow until 30 September 2025.
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:
Enrol Now - Additional Information and Contacts
On our Website for New Students, you will find information on all your next steps, necessary documents, and a practical checklist. This page also provides contact information for General Advising, the Student Office and the »Studierendenwerk«.
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 11 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 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! You will receive the voucher with your enrolment documents.
Questions about living in Weimar? Answers, tips and valuable information can be found by talking to our Study.Guides. They are experts in their programmes and they know how to navigate Weimar and the university. Contact them at studyguide[at]uni-weimar.de.
Small, but great - that’s Weimar. The city, which lies on the Ilm River, scores major points for its arts and culture scene, making you want to join in on pub crawls and parties, but also take strolls and have picnics in Weimar’s beautiful parks. Rent is affordable, the city is walkable and the student initiatives are creative. In Weimar, everyone knows each other and you’ll run into friends everywhere you go thanks to the centrally located university buildings in the city and by the park.
With the Kulturticket and Deutschlandsemesterticket, which are included in the semester fee, you can visit the programme at the Deutsches Nationaltheater and the exhibitions at the institutions of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and explore Thuringia by train and bus.
Whether you decide to start your studies living in a flat with roommates, student residence or your own flat - for anyone who is looking for a place to call home, or even just furniture, we recommend regularly checking our Housing/Accommodation Message Board.
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.