Bauhaus University Weimar

Braunschweig, Germany

Founded in 1860 as the Grand Ducal Saxon Art School, the institution was formally named Bauhaus University Weimar in 1996 in honor of its historical roots, including its pivotal role in the original Staatliches Bauhaus established by Walter Gropius in 1919.

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Braunschweig, Germany

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Bauhaus University Weimar hosts its four faculties—Architecture & Urbanism, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Art & Design, and Media—on a cohesive yet diversified campus near the city center and Ilm Park  . Modern media labs, digital production facilities, and recording studios support multimedia and digital creativity  . The university also boasts specialized spaces like the hybrid learning studio (Hybride Lernatelier) for immersive tech-aided teaching, and robust IT infrastructure maintained by its Service Center for Computer Systems and Communication (SCC) .

Sports Offered

Athletics

Auditorium

Badminton

Basketball

Cricket

Dance

Gymnastics

Soccer

Football

Strength and Conditioning Games

Volleyball

Tennis

Activities Offered

Art

Athletics Track

Clubs/ Societies/Organizations

Culture & Language

Dance

Debate

Drama

Tennis

Music

In-House Facility

Auditorium

Badminton Court

Basket ball Court

Cricket nets

Football Court

Fully equipped Gym

Theatre

Volley Ball Court

Infrastructure

Bauhaus University Weimar hosts its four faculties—Architecture & Urbanism, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Art & Design, and Media—on a cohesive yet diversified campus near the city center and Ilm Park  . Modern media labs, digital production facilities, and recording studios support multimedia and digital creativity  . The university also boasts specialized spaces like the hybrid learning studio (Hybride Lernatelier) for immersive tech-aided teaching, and robust IT infrastructure maintained by its Service Center for Computer Systems and Communication (SCC) .

Student Support

The university offers a multi-tiered student support system, including General Academic Advising for educational pathways and faculty-level counselling  . Dedicated support services—covering study motivation, stress and subject-related challenges—are available through counselling centers  . Exchange students can access tailored programs such as student tutors in dorms, study guides, integration workshops, and international orientation.

Student Life

Student life centers on the M18 building, dictated by the Student Council and featuring Café s140 and Kontor&Stift—key venues for gatherings and collaboration  . A wide range of student-led initiatives thrive here, including the campus radio station bauhaus.fm, a bicycle workshop, hackspace, student publishing, galleries, and collective art workshops  . These spaces foster community, creativity, and grassroots organization on campus.

Student accommodation at Bauhaus University Weimar

Housing facilities (Accommodation)

Bauhaus Weimar does not run dormitories directly; instead, the Studierendenwerk Thüringen manages available student residences. The International Office, along with dorm tutors, assists new and exchange students with housing options in shared flats, private rooms, or Studentenwerk halls, plus help navigating rental contracts and landlord regulations . Students typically arrange accommodation themselves in shared arrangements or dorms across Weimar .

Student Safety

Campus safety and accident prevention are overseen by the Safety and Environmental Service Centre (SIU), which manages health, work, fire, and facility protection . For health-related exam absences, students can submit medical certificates to the Examination Office as per regulations . Confidential psychological, social, and study guidance is provided via StudyGuides, academic advisers, and the Studierendenwerk Thüringen for personal or study challenges.

Career services at Bauhaus University Weimar

Career Support

The Career Service supports all students and alumni with:

Resume, cover letter, and interview preparation,

Access to job portals and internship listings,

Mentorship via StudEnd,

Annual Career Networking Fair,

Bauhaus Career Navigator, and Workshops on entrepreneurship and international job searches.
Office hours, advisor contact details, and resources are available at central campus facilities