Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Weimar, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 4,016
- International students
- 32%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1860
Overview
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is a public research university located in Weimar, Germany, specialising in artistic and technical fields. It operates four faculties — Architecture and Urbanism, Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Art and Design, and Media — offering approximately 40 Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral programmes. The university is internationally recognised for its interdisciplinary project-based approach, blending creative and technical expertise. It carries forward the legacy of the historic Bauhaus movement, which was founded in Weimar in 1919 by Walter Gropius, and continues to emphasise experimentation, openness, creativity, and internationality.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Urban Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Art
- Design
- Visual Communication
- Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Management
- Materials Science
Accreditation: Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by programme. For most programmes: application by 15 July for Winter Semester, 15 January for Summer Semester. Non-EU applicants applying via uni-assist.de must apply by 15 May for Winter Semester. Art and Design programmes: 31 March for Winter Semester. Enrolment deadline is generally 30 September for Winter Semester and 31 March for Summer Semester.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studium@uni-weimar.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Free / semester
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / semester
Public university with no tuition fees for standard degree programs. A mandatory semester contribution of approx. 200-300 EUR is required, which includes a regional public transport ticket. Specialized Master's programs like 'MediaArchitecture' may have specific fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architektur (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| Digital Technologies in Architecture and Design (opens in a new tab)German, English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| European Urban Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| Integrated Urban Development and Design_Reflective Urban Practice (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| Urbanistik (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.