How can I get in contact with other students, how do I borrow books from the library, where are the lecture halls, where’s the dining hall, how do I make a semester schedule?
We offer you, in the company of your tutors, the chance to become better acquainted with your new home and university in Weimar. Our orientation programme enables you to get off to a good and easy start at the university during your first days in Weimar. Together with your tutors, we’ll help you take care of the most important formalities and give you some ideas about what to do after a hard day at university, e.g. cultural events and sports programes.
Central Contact Point for First Semester Students
Campus.Office |
MONDAY, 3 October 2022
| From 1 p.m. Get together with Representatives of the Student Council » Marienstraße 18, Haus der Studierenden This offer is aimed at all new students who are already in Weimar on the national holiday and are looking for a connection. The regular programme will then begin on Tuesday, 4 October 2022. You should be in Weimar by then at the latest. |
TUESDAY, 4 October 2022
| 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Reception of new Students and ntroduction of the Tutors » Marienstraße 15, Mensa am Park, Speisesaal (dining hall) |
| Starting at 10.30 a.m. First Meeting with the Tutors » Marienstraße 15, Mensa am Park, Speisesaal (dining hall) |
| 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tutor Programmes » Topics and meeting places with the tutors will be announced |
| Starting at 1 p.m. English-language tours of the University Library » Steubenstraße 6, University Library, Foyer |
| 1 p.m. Stadtrallye » Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 8, in front of main building |
| Starting at 9 p.m. Anstoß-Party » Projekt EINS, Schützengasse 2 |
WEDNESDAY, 5 October 2022
9.15 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Lecture (in German) Information about the university, student government, committees, Careers Service and sports » Steubenstraße 6, Universitätsbibliothek, Audimax |
10.15 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Lecture (in German) How are my studies structured? » Steubenstraße 6, Universitätsbibliothek, Audiumax |
| 11.15 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. - Lecture (in German) "Mehr als Bücher" The University Library introduces itself. » Steubenstraße 6, Universitätsbibliothek, Audimax |
| 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tutor Programmes » Topics and meeting places with the tutors will be announced |
| Starting at 1 p.m. Tours of the University Library » Steubenstraße 6, University Library, Foyer |
| 1 p.m. Mixed Activities » Marienstraße 18, Haus der Studierenden |
| Starting at 9 p.m. Freshers Party in the Kasseturm » Goetheplatz 10, Studentenclub Kasseturm |
THURSDAY, 6 October 2022
| 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Individual Programme of English-language Degree Programmes » Tutors will announce meeting places |
| 11 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. - Lecture (in German) Studieren an einer internationalen Hochschule Studying at an international university: Learning languages, studies and internships abroad, Bauhaus Internationals, etc. » Steubenstraße 6, Universitätsbibliothek, Audimax |
| 12.15 p.m. to 12.45 p.m. Finances and Perspectives Everything you need to know about scholarships, employment rights for international students and perspectives after completing your studies » Steubenstraße 6, Universitätsbibliothek, Audimax |
| 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tutor Programmes » Topics and meeting places with the tutors will be announced |
| Starting at 1 p.m. Tours of the University Library » Steubenstraße 6, University Library, Foyer |
| Starting at 9 p.m. Film night »Movie Lounge« with an international soup bar and Presentations of Student Initiatives » Marienstraße 15, Mensa am Park 7 |
FRIDAY, 7 October 2022
| 9.15 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. How do I plan my studies? Student advisors and tutors of the English-language degree programmes answer your questions. » Tutors will announce meeting places |
| 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. - Online Lecture "Introduction to the MOODLE platform" » join online lecture (starts on 7 October 2022 at 10:55 a.m.) A Moodle course to try yourself you can find » here |
| 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Workshop Cultural Awareness Intercultural training session for students to discover their own „cultural imprints“ and to learn how to study competently in a cultural divers, international environment. » Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 15, Campus.Office, Welcome.Lounge |
| 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tutor Programmes » Topics and meeting places with the tutors will be announced |
| 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours of the University Library » Steubenstraße 6, University Library, Foyer |
| 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Freshers Party » Marienstraße 18, Haus der Studierenden und Campus |
WEDNESDAY, 12 October 2022, 5 p.m.
| Welcome Ceremony » Steubenstraße 6, Universitätsbibliothek, Audimax |
PRIVACY POLICY!
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Recordings or recordings are not permitted. Any transfer or re-publication to other places is therefore also not permitted. The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar reserves the right to take legal action in case of violation.
University e-mail adress
All students of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar have a personal e-mail address according to the scheme:
name.surname@uni-weimar.de
THIS ADDRESS IS USED BY DEFAULT TO SEND YOU ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUR STUDIES AT THE BAUHAUS-UNIVERSITÄT WEIMAR. PLEASE CHECK YOUR MESSAGES REGULARLY OR CREATE A MAIL FORWARDING!
The easiest way to read the e-mails you receive via this university address is to use any standard web browser at the address: https://webmail.uni-weimar.de. With webmail you can process your e-mails from anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection and a web browser.
Hotline for Freshers of the Faculty of Civil Engineering
To mark the start of studies, the Faculty of Civil Engineering once again has an information hotline, which is staffed by students who pass on their personal experiences to curious people and provide an authentic insight into study life in Weimar.Monday to Friday10 a.m. to 2.p.m.Phone: +49 (0) 36 43/58 45 62
Introduction to the Study Portal BISON
BISON (an acronym for Advising, Information and Service Online) is a study portal operated by the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. It offers prospective applicants, students, professors and employees a fast and direct overview of student life and instruction at the university. The following is a list of all the services offered through the bison portal:
- Course catalogue, assorted by faculty (also available as a PDF download)
- Online registration for examinations
- Grade averages
- Certificate of enrolment
- Language Centre and University Sports Centre courses
- Central events
- Scientific continuing education programme
- Search for courses
- Search for people
- Search for buildings and rooms
- Change of address
Finding a room in Weimar
Attractive places of residence in the Studierendenwerk Thüringen housing complexes
Also in Weimar, the Studierendenwerk Thüringen offers well-equipped accommodation in its own student residences.
Particularly attractive are the rental prices of about 250 € per month on average, which include all operating costs including water, electricity and heating. The apartments are mostly furnished and have modern fitted kitchens.
In addition, the residential complexes are directly connected to the data networks of the universities. Thus, for example, online teaching content can be used in your own room around the clock.Housing tutors help newly arrived international students to find their way around the new environment, the facilities of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen as well as the city.
Suitable housing is also available for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses as well as for students with children.An overview of the housing facilities can be obtained online by all interested parties. The application for free housing is made directly through the Studierendenwerk Thüringen.
Distribuition Welcome Bags
We welcome you at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Get your Welcome Bag with many useful helpers for your start of your studies at our university. The distribution of the Welcome Bags will be organized by your tutors during the Studieneinführungswoche.
In addition, there will be more appointments at the beginning of November at the Campus.Office, Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 15.
Please do not forget to bring your voucher.
Infomation on software, e-learning and BigBlueButton
Here you will find information about useful software, central IT offers, our e-learning platform "Moodle" and the conference tool "BigBlueButton" for online meetings.
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Winter Semester 2020/21
Duration of semester
1.10.2020 until 31.3.2021
Lectures and Courses
2.11.2020 until 5.2.2020
Orientation Week
19.10.2020 until 23.10.2020
Project Auction (Projektbörse) and enrolment for Courses, modules, etc.
from 26.10.2020 (Please pay Attention to announcements made by the individual faculties.)
Enrolment Ceremony
4.11.2020
Semester breaks/Holidays
Winterbreak 21.12.2020 until 3.01.2021
Hochschulinformationtag (Open Campus Day) »HITdigital«
6.3.2021
Exams
8.2. – 5.3.2021
(Please pay attention to announcements made by the individual faculties!)
Registration for summer semester 2021
1.1.2021 until 28.2.2021
Information Brochures as Download
This brochures contains important information for the beginning of your studies at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Prospective students can download info material (PDF format).
Academic Regulations
In the following, you will find all the regulations and statutes of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar which apply to academics, examinations, degrees and student rights and obligations.
Enrolment regulations
The enrolment regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar contain general provisions regarding enrolment and de-registration. It also provides a legal basis for related matters pertaining to enrolment requirements, re-registration and leaves of absence.
- Enrolment regulations
- 1. Amendment to the enrolment regulations
Fee regulations
The fee regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar stipulate what type and amount of fees, contributions and requests of payment may be demanded and what items they include.
Study regulations
The study regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar define the structure, extent, content and academic qualification conferred with the completion of a degree programme. You can find the study regulations for each degree programme on the web pages of the respective faculty.
- Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Art and Design
- Faculty of Media
Examination regulations
The examination regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar define the extent and procedures of written and oral examinations, as well as conditions for passing, failing, retaking and recognising examinations. You can find the examination regulations for each degree programme on the web pages of the respective faculty.
- Faculty of Architecture an Urbanism
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Art and Design
- Faculty of Media
Doctoral regulations
The doctoral regulations of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar contain general provisions regarding doctoral examination procedures, admission to the examination and disputation of doctoral theses. You can find the doctoral regulations on the faculty web pages.
Impressions of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Architecture and Urban Studies, Civil Engineering, Art and Design and Media - with its four faculties, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar has a profile that is unique in Germany. The term "Bauhaus" in the name of our university stands for a willingness to experiment, openness, creativity and internationality - across the boundaries of individual disciplines.
Here you can visit us virtually, look around and get an impression of studying in Weimar and working at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
BirdsEye Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Deutsche Welle
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VIDEOS TO WATCH
» WAS GEHT? ..in Weimar
» WAS GEHT? ..im Studium
» Bauhaus PARADE
» Questions to Alumni: EMK
» Paul is studying Medienkultur
» Medieninformatik: Advices for your studies
» Judith is studying Informatik
» Lehramt Kunsterziehung an Gymnasien
» Art an Design?
» What's the »Weimarer Modell?«
» Stuying Produktdesign
» First Semester Visuelle Kommunikation
» Tobias studiert Freie Kunst
» Henrieke is studying Bauingenieurwesen
» Tom is studiying Bauingenieurwesen
» The Faculty B
» Betonkanubau 2019
Was geht Thüringen - Weimar
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Campustour an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
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Universitätssportzentrum stellt sich zum HIT vor
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The University Library introduces itself
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Saba Bagheri – »This is Bauhaus«
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Das studentische Leben in Weimar
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Die Werkstätten der Fakultät Kunst und Gestaltung
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Zwischen Büchern und Ordnungssystemen – Ein Dienst in der Bibliothek
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