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GETTING STARTED FOR STUDIES — GUIDE FOR FRESHERS
Be sure to keep yourself Welcome to the
up-to-date on the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
current situation by
regularly checking the
Dear students,
university’s websites
for information on: You've chosen to study at the Bauhaus-Univer-
Bauhaus- sität Weimar – Great! An exciting time is ahead
Universität
current opening hours Weimar
of you, full of new challenges and experiences.
events (Student Orientation Campus.Office This brochure offers you an aid to arrive safely
Week, Enrolment Ceremony, Allgemeine and get your studies off to a good start. You
Studienberatung
courses and classes) that are can consult this guidebook to find answers to
Christian Eckert
being held digitally Geschwister- questions and quickly locate points of contact
Scholl-Straße 15 well beyond the first semester. You are always
the pandemic emergency fund 99423 Weimar
welcome to meet with us personally to clear
+49 (0) 36 43 /
the dining hall (Mensa) renovation 58 23 58 up any questions, uncertainties,
studium@ or conflicts.
modified semester schedules uni-weimar.de
and lecture period duration
uni-weimar.de › Your student advisor Christian Eckert
Studies ›
Advising and
Consultation
Services ›
www.uni-weimar.de
Organising the start of your studies 4 Studying in Weimar 7 Arrival and Residency 15 Financial Aid 19 Room and Board 23 University Organisation 31 Central University Facilities 37 University Administration 47 Semester calendar 47 Degrees at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar 48 Types of instruction 50 Grading 54 Exams 55 The BISON study portal 57 Thoska student identification card 58 Leave of absence, change of degree programme, part-time study, Long-term study fee 59 Students with children 61 Studying with disability 63 Advising and Consultation Services 65 Glossary 75 Campus Map 78
4 The dates and schedule for the »Studieneinführungswoche«
can be found on the web, and once you arrive you’ll get
other insider tips.
Organising the start uni-weimar.de › University › Studies › New students ›
of your studies
International
students who
Ten weeks before classes begin: for a smooth and enjoyable start of your life
need visas should
apply for them As soon as you receive your letter of acceptance, in Weimar.
immediately upon
start looking for housing in Weimar (page 23).
acceptance to the
university at the »Studierendenwerk Thüringen« offers inexpensi- A week before classes begin:
German embassy
ve rooms in its housing facilities. Classified ads in »Studieneinführungswoche« (Student
in their home
countries, as the the local press or on the web, student bulle- Orient ation Week) starts in the beginning
process can be
tins hanging on message boards in classroom of October.
lengthy.
buildings or the dining hall, as well as the online
This is THE event prior to the start of the aca-
message boards on the university website can
demic year in Weimar and is carried out with
also be helpful in your search.
the help of student tutors. The tutors accompa-
ny you throughout the entire week and attend
Two weeks before classes begin: International
Welcome.Lounge to all your needs to ensure a successful start
Have a look at your enrolment documents and
uni-weimar.de › to your academic career (applying for your uni-
find out where in Weimar your orientation
University › versity login, receiving your »thoska« student
courses will take place at the beginning International ›
To Weimar › identification card, etc.). They also create an
of the semester.
Welcome Events › individual schedule for you and show you all of
Participate in the International Welcome.Lounge the key places related to student life in Weimar.
where staff and student tutors assist you in
preparing your documents for enrolment and
residence permit and give usefull advices
7
Studying in Weimar
With its population of 65,000 residents, Wei-
mar is small enough for laid-back study, and
If you are interes- yet large enough to offer plenty of diversions.
ted in the history
There are fascinating opportunities for art and
of the Bauhaus-
Universität Wei- culture aficionados, lovers of nightlife, athletes,
mar, take part
and foodies – opportunities comparable to tho-
in our Bauhaus
Walk offered by se you’d expect from a big city. The greatest of
students from
these, of course are the cultural opportunities –
every faculty
several times a not only because the titles of »European Capital
week.
of Culture« (1999) and »University Town« (since
uni-weimar.de › 2004) come with certain obligations in this re-
University ›
gard, but also through the effect of key perso-
Profile ›
Bauhaus.Atelier › nalities who have left their mark on Weimar
Bauhaus Walk ›
in Germany.
Weimar occupies a relatively central location
in Germany, and can be reached by train, bus
or car (via Autobahn A9 and A4) from nearby
cities with internternational airports – such as
Frankfurt, Berlin, and Leipzig – in three hours
or less.
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Being a student in Weimar means studying at a on the Ilm, the nearby Park Tierfurt, the historic
university characterised by its easy accessibility, cemetery and the Schlosspark Belvedere – it is
central location, amazing student-instructor only a matter of time before you encounter the
ratios and great facilities. Currently, some 4,000 great names of those who have resided here. The
people from Germany and around the world numerous parks are perfectly suited to strolling,
study at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’s four relaxation, picnicking and leisure activities.
faculties: Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism,
Every hour, bus On the Ettersberg, some 10 km from the centre
Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Art and line 6 runs from
of Weimar, is the Buchenwald Memorial. The
Design and Faculty of Media. the Goetheplatz
bus stop to the permanent exhibit and paths leading around
Buchenwald
Nearly all of the academic buildings, as well as the expansive terrain explain the history of the
Memorial. At the
the University Library, Student Services, the visitors’ centre or former concentration camp of Buchenwald, the
on the memorial’s
computer pool, and the dining hall are concen- Soviet internment camp, and the memorial itself.
website, you can
trated on a campus that is easy to navigate and find out more about
scheduled tours. If you want a short break after a day of stu-
borders both the city centre and the Park on
buchenwald.de › dying, Weimar offers four movie theatres;
the Ilm.
Memorial › The »Lichthaus Kino« on Kirschberg and the
Buchenwald ›
To experience the spirit of Weimar, pay a visit Visitors’ service › communal cinema »mon ami« on Goetheplatz
to the many museums and the locations where usually run films that are out of the mainstream
personalities such as Goethe, Schiller, Liszt, and put on selected theme-based events, whe-
Nietzsche, Gropius, Itten and Kandinsky reas the »Cinestar« in Schützengasse and the
created their works. »3D-Kino im Atrium« show the proven mix new
releases and blockbusters.
The spirit of history is not limited to the mu-
seums and exhibits; you can feel it throughout
the city. Even in the green spaces – the Park
10 11
Shopping fans can also get their money’s worth Friends of contemporary art can also enjoy
in Weimar. In addition to the »Atrium« in the »Neues Museum«, »C.Keller« and
Friedensstraße, there is an increasing number the »ACC Galerie«.
of shops downtown where graduates of the
Local radio and television stations provide infor-
University present their designs. There is also
mation on exhibits, readings, and other events.
plenty to be found outside of Weimar – with
a semester ticket for regional trains, you can Grocery shopping can be done close to the
easily get to the nearby state capital of Erfurt, University in the downstairs supermarket in the
or the city of Jena. Goethekaufhaus on Theaterplatz or at the Nah-
Clemens Beier, a
graduate of the
kauf in Steubenstraße. If you want something a
The fastest Every year, events such as the backup_festival, Faculty of Media,
way to find out offers a unique bit more conscientious and fresh, you can visit
Bauhaus Summer School, the Yiddish Summer, impression of a
about currently the farmer’s market on the Marktplatz from
scheduled events the »Kunstfest« (Art Festival), the Goethe Wine Weimar’s student
is the event retail businesses Monday through Saturday or stop by Rosmarin,
Festival, and the biggest festival in Thuringia, in his film »Tante
calendar on the an organic market on Herderplatz. There are
city of Weimar the »Zwiebelmarkt«, ensure that there is never a Emma in Weimar«.
website. also two organic supermarkets (on Eduard-Ro-
dull moment in the summer.
weimar.de › senthal-Straße and Damaschkestraße) outside
Veranstaltungs The programme of the »Deutsches National of the city centre. Large chain supermarkets
kalender ›
theater Weimar« (DNT), ranging from modern can be found in the suburbs outside of Weimar.
Find the current dance to opera, concert performances, and .
theatre program- Find student If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone
me on the DNT of classical plays is considered unique in all of Ger- recommendations
else, you cannot go wrong in one of numerous
Weimar website many. As a student, you will receive discount under:
restaurants serving domestic and international
nationaltheater- admission prices at all of the venues of the uni-weimar.de ›
weimar.de University › cuisine. In addition to gourmet cuisine, there
DNT, the numerous small performance spaces Studies ›
is a huge selection of cafés, bars, and pubs, as
and cabarets, and nearly all of the cultural New students ›
well as a bratwurst stand on nearly every corner.
facilities in Weimar and the surrounding area.
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And it can all be found in a city centre where
nothing is more than 10 minutes’ walk away.
The fold-out map On those occasions when you have to go a
on the inside back
longer distance, or simply do not have time
cover shows the
bus stops of line 1 to walk, you can reach anything in Weimar by
in the city centre.
bike or bus. Bus line 1 (direction Ehringsdorf)
will take you from the railway station directly
to the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar bus stop
in less than 10 minutes.
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Arrival and Residency
Entry requirements
Before travelling to Germany, international
You are not permit- students should find out about entry require-
ted to study or work
ments for Germany at the German embassy
in Germany with a
tourist visa. More in their home country. The regulations differ
information available
widely from country to country. Find out from
auswaertiges-amt.de
the »Auswärtiges Amt der Bundesrepublik
or daad.de
Deutschland« or the »Deutscher Akademischer
Austauschdienst« (DAAD) whether you need a
visa and, if so, what type.
Spouses of students wishing to travel to Germa-
Get more ny must demonstrate knowledge of the German
information on
language. Only certain German courses are
residency law at:
recognised for entry to Germany. Look into this
bamf.de
ahead of time at the German Embassy in your
home country. Children under 16 years of age
are generally allowed to enter the country with
their parents.
16 The International Office provides international students
with checklists containing all of the important information
they need to begin their studies.
Registration in Weimar
uni-weimar.de › International › To Weimar ›
All students are required to register their place
of residence at the residential registration office
(Einwohnermeldeamt). Simply contact Weimar’s
municipal office (Bürgerbüro) during opening
hours. You can also make appointments at the City of Weimar registration certificate
Bürgerbüro conveniently online. Proof of financial means (examples of proof
of adequate finances: scholarship, surety
Bürgerbüro der Stadt Weimar
Schwanseestraße 17, 99423 Weimar
or proof of a bank balance of 8,000 Euro
per year)
+49 (0) 36 43/76 27 62
Proof of a German bank account
buergerbuero@stadtweimar.de
Proof of German health insurance
Processing fee (approx. 100 Euro)
For non-EU citizens, it is necessary to apply
for a residency permit at the foreigners office.
The procedure is complex and time-consuming.
Ausländerbehörde der Stadt Weimar
Schwanseestraße 17, 99423 Weimar
You should therefore schedule an appointment +49 (0) 36 43 / 76 22 22
as soon as possible following your arrival and auslaenderbehoerde@stadtweimar.de
bring the following with you:
a valid passport
a biometric passport photo
a certificate of matriculation stamped
by the international office (page 40)19
Financial Aid
A reliable source of financing for subsistence is an
important component of a successful acade-
International mic career. The average monthly expenses for
students who are
students in Germany amount to 867 Euro. This
not from the Eu-
ropean Union (EU) figure comes from a »Deutsches Studieren-
need a proof of
denwerk« study (2019) and takes into account
financial means
of 8,000 Euro expenses for rent, food, transportation, leisure
per year.
activities, insurance, medical costs, clothing,
Refugees are telephone, internet, and learning aids. Living
entitled to apply
costs in Weimar, at some 712 Euro per month, are
for the German
Student Aid below this average.
(BAföG) at the
»Studierenden If you are applying for a residency permit as
werk Thüringen«.
an international student in Weimar, you must
www.stw-
thueringen.de provide proof of finance (scholarship, savings
account, declaration of parental support).
Financing studies according to the Federal Vo-
cational Training Assistance Act (BAföG) is only
granted with a written application and at the
earliest from your first month of study.
A list of all of
the scholarships
Scholarships
awarded by the
Bauhaus- You can also receive financial support from20 21
Universität scholarships. Scholarships honour outstanding You can find job
Weimar and who opportunities on
performance or social commitment. A schol- Part-time jobs for students
can advise you on the Career Services
them arship is financial support that does not have job board and International students, who are not citizens
is available at: elsewhere.
to be repaid. The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar from the European Union (EU), are only per-
uni-weimar.de › uni-weimar.de ›
offers scholarships for: mitted to work in Germany with a work permit.
University › University ›
Studies › New students Studies › The work permit allows you to work 120 full
Application › Advising and Consul
Financing your
Advanced students
tation Services ›
days (1 day = 8 hours), which can be spread out
studies ›
Study abroad Career Services › over 240 half-days (1/2 day = 4 hours). This allows
The »Deutscher
Discipline-related scholarships
»Studierendenwerk
you to work during semester breaks (page 47).
Akademischer
Scholarships for theses or dissertations Thüringen« also You should also keep in mind that if you earn
Austauschdienst« lists a number of
(DAAD) offers Doctoral and post-doctoral scholarships jobs for students
more than 450 Euro a month, you will be subject
financial aid on its website. to higher health insurance premiums.
options to inter- In addition to the scholarships awarded by
stw-thueringen.de ›
national students. the university, numerous sources of funding Financing › You should also keep in mind that a job not
www.daad.de › from private and public institutions (e. g. from To Job › related to your field of study can have a signifi-
foundations) are available. Find out about cant effect on the duration of your studies and
these opportunities. A good place to start is: cost additional time and energy. It is advisable
www.stipendienlotse.de to find a part-time job in your field, which
Campus.Office
offers practical experience for you and your
subsequent transition to a career.
Michaela Peisker
Scholarship advising
Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 15, 99423 Weimar It is possible to be an »Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft«
(academic assistant) at the university, working a maximum
+49 (0) 36 43 / 58 23 49
of 86 hours /month, which is not deducted from the 120 days
michaela.peisker@uni-weimar.de allowed on a student work permit.
Most of the jobs for students in Weimar require working
Appointment by arrangement knowledge of the German language.23
Room and Board
Rental accommodations are the norm in Ger-
many. Rent is paid by bank transfer into the
In a shared flat, account of the landlord once a month, usually
there is usually a
at the beginning of the month. The termination
so-called »princi-
pal tenant« who of a flat or a room is always possible only within
is responsible
a certain deadline (usually three months in advan-
for collecting the
rent. The princi- ce). For financial reasons, many students share a
pal tenant then
rental with other students in a so-called shared
pays the total rent
to the landlord. flat (in German, »Wohngemeinschaft«, or simply
WG). Each tenant has a private room and shares
the kitchen and lavatory with the other tenants.
The residential fa- Residential facilities of
cilities operated by
»Studierendenwerk Thüringen«
»Studierendenwerk
Thüringen« near »Studierendenwerk Thüringen« has many resi-
the city centre are
dential facilities in Weimar in which only ma-
shown on the fold-
out map following triculated students are permitted to live. The
(page 78).
Student Housing office will be happy to help
You can find you find a suitable accommodation. The rents
list of all of the
are all-inclusive – that is, they include all utilities,
housing facilities,
rental prices for the such as water, electricity, and heating. The rents
range from 103 to 333 Euro. Most of the dorms24 25
rooms, and forms for are furnished (with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe Private living quarters
applying for a room
and shelving). There is a common kitchen with If you do not want to live in a student dormito-
in a dormitory on the
»Studierendenwerk a shared stove and refrigerator. Not provided ry, you can either rent a room in a shared flat or
Thüringen« website
are kitchen appliances, flatware, pots and rent a flat of your own. The average price for a
under Housing
pans, dishes, and bedding. All of the rent prices room is 217 Euro (warm rent) per month. Inex-
stw-thueringen.de
Housing
›
› are based on a minimum rental period of six pensive one room flats are available for as little
months. The rents may be higher for shorter The first stop when as 350 Euro. It is advisable to plan a few days in
You can apply
looking for a room
for a room in the periods. Weimar for the search for suitable accommoda-
is the university
»Studierendenwerk
online message tion. Many rentals become available at the end
Thüringen« housing You should submit your application for a dor- board. Here, stu-
facilities starting on of the semesters. This is a good opportunity to
mitory room as soon as you receive your letter dents can post their
1 April for winter se-
advertisements for find accommodation quickly and at a reasona-
mester, and starting of acceptance to the university, as the rooms rooms directly and
on 1 October of the ble price.
are granted on a first-come first-served basis. free of charge.
preceding year for
the summer semester. You can apply online to »Studierendenwerk uni-weimar.de › Please remember that utilities (e.g. heating
Message boards ›
Thüringen« in Weimar. Piazza or › and water) and other costs are charged in ad-
Housing › dition to the base rent. These additional costs
In Germany kit- are usually charged at a fixed rate, which can
Studierendenwerk Thüringen chens in flats are
change depending on annual consumption,
Abteilung Studentisches Wohnen generally unfurni-
shed. When renting and which may result in retroactive payments
Marienstraße 15 a, 99423 Weimar a flat, always check
and price rises.
+49 (0) 36 43 / 58 16 60 to see if it includes
an equipped
wef@stw-thueringen.de kitchen. Electricity is supplied by the power company
of your choice and must be paid in addition
to the rent, utilities, and other costs.26 27
Mensen (dining halls) and cafeterias Cafeteria Anna-Amalia-Bibliothek
The current In its Mensen and cafeterias, »Studierendenwerk Monday to Friday 10 p.m. – 2 p.m.
menu can be
Thüringen« offers warm meals, snacks, baked Platz der Demokratie 4
found on the
»Studierenden- goods, and a selection of drinks from breakfast to
werk Thüringen« Cafeteria Am Horn
dinner time. A range of meals is offered every day
website under Monday to Friday noon to 2 p.m.
»Mensa«. for lunch, including at least one vegetarian dish.
Carl-Alexander-Platz 1
The prices range from 1.50 to 2.60 Euro.
thueringen.
my-mensa.de
Hours of operation are often different during
Locations and Operating hours:
semester breaks. The changes are announced
Mensa am Park/ ParkDeck
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the respective dining hall or cafeteria.
Marienstraße 15 b m18.uni-weimar.de In addition to the canteens and cafeterias,
uni-weimar.de › the Haus der Studierende (M18) and the
Foyer – Bar am Park bauhaus-atelier ›
Bauhaus.Atelier offer coffee and snacks
Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
in a relaxed atmosphere.
Due to the re- Marienstraße 15 b
novation of the
dining hall, an Cafeteria »Mensa am Park« INFOtake
interim solution
was provided Monday to Thursday 7.30 a.m. – 7 p.m. INFOtake is the first stop of the »Studieren-
for the period of Friday 7.30 a.m. – 3 p.m. denwerk Thüringen« in Weimar. It is located in
construc-
tion work. Saturday 11.30 a.m. – 2 p.m. the foyer of the »Mensa am Park«. There you
Marienstraße 15 b can find all the information you need and other
services, such as:
Cafeteria Coudraystraße
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.
The International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
Coudraystraße 13 B
Information on waiver / reimbursement of the
semester contribution and semester ticket28 29
Information on accident insurance
for leisure activities and personal liability
INFOtake
Marienstraße 15 a, EG, 99423 Weimar
insurance +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 15 06
Filing location for statutory insurance claims
Application for or cancellation of dormitory
internet connections
Child identity cards to get free lunch
for students’ children
Information materials from »Studierenden-
werk Thüringen« and the university as well as
a listing of operating hours for »Studierenden
werk Thüringen« and university offices
Assistance finding living quarters
and dorm room referral
Job listings on the internet
and the cafeteria job board
Supplemental payments
for internship-related immunizations
Tickets for »Studierendenwerk Thüringen«
and university events31 University Organisation University Directorate Präsidium (Executive Board): The »Präsidium« leads the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and comprises the »Präsident«, the »Vizepräsiden- tin/Vizepräsident«, and the »Kanzler«. Präsident (President): The »Präsident« repre- sents Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and leads the »Präsidium«. Vizepräsidentin / Vizepräsident (Vice-Presi- dents): The »Vizepräsidentin / Vizepräsident« are members of the »Präsidium« and are ap- pointed by the members of the Bauhaus-Uni- versität Weimar and confirmed by the »Senat«. Kanzler (Chancellor): The »Kanzler« is a mem- ber of the »Präsidium« and is head of the admi- nistration of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
32 33
Administrative bodies Fachschaftsrat (Student representative
committee): The »Fachschaftsrat« are elected
Universitätsrat (University Council): The »Uni-
student representative bodies for each faculty
versitätsrat« is an administrative body of the
comprising 12 members. The members repre-
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. It appoints the
sent the concerns of the student body in the
A faculty is »Präsident«, the »Kanzler«, and other officials.
a field and know- various administrative bodies of the university.
ledge structured Senat (Senate): The »Senat« decides issues of
teaching and admi-
nistrative unit. fundamental importance to the Bauhaus-Uni- StuKo-Referate (StuKo committees): The
versität Weimar. It is composed of representati- »StuKo-Referate« are responsible for the speci-
ves from all of the university’s member groups. fic set of issues and is generally led nearly auto-
nomously by two students. However, they are
Fakultätsrat (Faculty Board): The »Fakul
accountable to the StuKo.
tätsrat« makes critical faculty decisions and is
composed of representatives from all of the The current committees are:
member groups of the faculty. Bauhaus Internationals
Digitale Infrastruktur
Student Representatives Finanzen
Studierendenkonvent: The »Studierenden-
Haus Infrastruktur
konvent« (StuKo) is the highest committee of
Hochschulpolitik
student self-government and represents the
Initiativenkoordination
interests of students to the leadership of the
Kultur- und Sportförderung
university, Student Services, and the public at
Kulturveranstaltungen
large. Each of the student representative com-
Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
mittees from the individual faculties nominates
Politische Bildung
four of their members to the StuKo.
Queer YMR34
Interested in getting involved? Even without
being a student council member, you can just
contact StuKo!
For more infor- StuKo-Initiativen (StuKo Initiatives): »Initia
mation on StuKo
tiven« are generally long-term student projects
initiatives and
student self-govern- not associated with studies that receive sup-
ment Bauhaus-Uni-
port from the StuKo (financial or institutional).
versität Weimar, see
the m18 website. Some notable examples are the students’ house
m18.uni-weimar.de › – M(arienstraße) 18 – with the student café
Studierenden-
S140 and the Kontor/ Stift student shop. The
vertretung ›
Initiativen › Bauhaus-Orchestra, the bike repair shop in
the basement of the dining hall and the soap
box derby »Spacekidheadcup«, that takes place
on 1 May every year.
The StuKo office
Simone Braun (Director)
M18, 2nd floor
Marienstraße 18, 99423 Weimar
+49 (0) 36 43 / 58 30 19
stuko-vorstand@uni-weimar.de37 Central University Facilities Campus.Office The Campus.Office is your first stop for all of your concerns related to your studies. Here you will find the Dezernat Studium und Lehre (Office of Student and Academic Affairs) and the Inter- national Office (page 39), the »Studierenden- büro« (Student Office, page 38), the Allgemei- ne Studienberatung (General Academic Advising) (page 65) and the Career Services (page 70). At the service desk you can get information and help on the following issues: The thoska student identification card up/drop off of all »Studierendenbüro« Pick forms (change of major, leaves of absence, fees for long-stay students, de-registration, part-time studies) Registration and semester contribution fee Name change For issues you cannot take care of immediate- ly, the service desk will direct you to the right point of contact.
38 39
Campus.Office
Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 15
You can clear up major questions either at the
Campus.Office service desk or via the service
99423 Weimar hotline. If necessary, you will also get an
+49 (0) 36 43 / 58 23 23 appointment for a personal consultation.
studium@uni-weimar.de
Operating hours: Studierendenbüro
Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 15
Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
99423 Weimar
Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
+49 (0) 36 43 / 58 23 23
studium@uni-weimar.de
Studierendenbüro (Student Office)
The forms
are available for
The »Studierendenbüro« can help you with: phone consultation:
download at:
Applications and admissions The International Monday until Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Office offers walk-
uni-weimar.de ›
Enrolment
in service especially
University ›
Guest student application for international
Studies › students every Tu-
Campus.Office ›
Registration Dezernat Internationale Beziehungen (DIB)
esday and Thursday
Leave of absence from 10 a.m. to The International Office is your point of contact
1 p.m. at the Cam-
Part-time studies
pus.Office service
if you are planning a stay abroad. It supports
Degree programme changes counter. international students, both on their way to
and university transfers Weimar and getting around the city itself.
You can also
long-term study fee take language
International students can get information
courses at the
De-registration Bauhaus Summer on the following topics:
School to prepare
for a stay abroad Visa and residency
or to improve
your knowledge
Housing search
of German.40 41
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Sciences library in Coudraystraße 7 and also the
and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek.
OPAC is a local Universitätsbibliothek (University Library)
online catalogue
in which users can
The academic library at the Bauhaus-Universität Universitätsbibliothek
Steubenstraße 6/8, 99423 Weimar
search the inter- Weimar offers a large selection of specialised
net for library +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 28 20
literature in the fields of architecture and urban
publications. info@ub.uni-weimar.de
studies, structural engineering, art and design,
For more informati-
and media. It is free for you to use. Register in Operating hours:
on on services, such
as literature research, person at the circulation desk with your thoska Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
copying services, in-
student identification card. Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
terlibrary loans, and
training in the use
of the online library Some books can be requested in advance from the
catalogue, see: online collection. Ordered books can be picked up
at the circulation desk in the University Library.42 43
In the SCC pools
and the University
Servicezentrum für Computersysteme
und Computerkommunikation (SCC)
Servicezentrum für Computersysteme
und Computerkommunikation (SCC)
Library normal
printers are availa- The computer centre (SCC) offers you important Steubenstraße 6 a, 99423 Weimar
ble as well as
communications and media services. Matricula- +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 24 24
plotters for large-
format print jobs. ted students are allowed to use the university’s hotline@scc.uni-weimar.de
At the beginning
IT infrastructure, a university-wide network with
of the semester
you will receive an Wi-Fi access points, central storage and printing Sprachenzentrum (Language Centre)
electronic printer
systems. You will be issued a personal user name. The tandem The »Sprachenzentrum« offers a wide range
account. You pay
programme is an
for the printed You will get a free e-mail address in the Bau- of language courses. Registration takes place
opportunity to im-
materials with
haus-Universität Weimar domain and storage prove your foreign shortly before the semester begins. The regis-
your thoska.
language skills
space for personal files on the central storage tration procedure generally consists of a place-
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University › systems, as well as additional space for projects, native speaker. ment test, online registration and the payment
Structure ›
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Central University
Universität ›
Facilities › ted at Steubenstraße 6 and Bauhausstraße 15. guage course, you will be issued a certificate
Structure ›
SCC ›
Central University which you may submit for recognition as credit
In addition, you’ll have access to the network Facilities ›
toward your elective requirement.
from the student dormitories. All informati- Language Centre ›
The eLab
provides tool- on related to your studies will be sent to the The Language Centre also issues DAAD certi-
boxes, tutorials
and e-learning e-mail address that you received from the ficates and administers the »Deutsche Sprach-
courses for university. To be sure not to miss out on any prüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)«
learning with
digital media. important information, you should check your to international students.
uni-weimar.de › messages daily or set up a forwarding address.
University ›
Studies ›
Studying
Digitally ›45
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Universitätssportzentrum
For more infor- (University Sports Centre)
mation on what
The »Universitätssportzentrum« mainly offers
the Universitäts
sportzentrum activities designed to promote health and
has to offer, see:
fitness. Once you are registered, have paid the
uni-weimar.de ›
fee and receive instruction at the sports centre
News ›
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Sports Centre ›
under the direction of fitness experts.
Universitätssportzentrum
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Belvederer Allee 25 A, 99423 Weimar
+49 (0) 36 43 / 58 24 51
sportzentrum@uni-weimar.de47 University Administration Semester calendar Semester duration: In Germany, the academic year is divided into two semesters. The winter semester (WiSe) at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar always begins on 1 October and ends on 31 March. It is followed by the summer se- mester (SoSe), which begins on 1 April and ends on 30 September. Vorlesungszeit (academic period): The »Vor- lesungszeit« is the phase of the semester when students are required to be present and when instruction takes place. It generally lasts 15 weeks. Vorlesungsfreie Zeit (semester break): The »vorlesungsfreie Zeit« at the end of the acade- mic phase of the semester, informally known as »vacation«, is a time when no classes takes place. During these weeks, you take your tests and exams, write papers, and complete intern- ships. It is also a time to recover, of course.
48 49
Prüfungszeitraum (examination period): The transcript Bachelor’s programme or extend the Bachelor’s
In February and July, following the »Prüfungs-
of records (per-
formance report)
degree in a different direction. A successfully
You’ll find the re- zeitraum«, your examinations will take place. documents stu- completed Master’s degree is a prerequisite for
registration dead- dent performance
line and semester
admission to a university doctoral programme.
Rückmeldezeitraum (re-registration over the course
fee on the web. of studies.
period): January/February and June/August is Diplom (Freie Kunst): The »Diplom« program-
uni-weimar.de ›
University › the period when you pay your semester fee and me is divided into two phases: Study phase I
Studies › register for the coming semester. You’ll find the The diploma sup- usually lasts four semesters and concludes with
Campus.Office › plement is an addi-
»Rüchmeldefrist« (re-registration deadline) an intermediate examination. Study phase II
tional document to
and semester fee on the web. the degree certifi- lasts four to six semesters and ends with a the-
cate describing the
sis and an oral exam. At the Bauhaus-Universi-
degree programme,
assessing the qua- tät Weimar, the Diplom degree also confers the
Degrees at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar lity and content
right to enter a doctoral programme.
of student perfor-
Bachelor: The Bachelor is a professionally quali- mance during the
fying university degree awarded following six to
course of study. Staatsexamen Lehramt an Gymnasien:
The »Staatsexamen« qualifies you to work as a
The study regu- eight semesters of regular study. A Bachelor’s
lations govern secondary education teacher. An examination
the organisation,
thesis is required for successful completion of
In the »Praxis board composed by the responsible state tea-
extent, content and the degree. The Bachelor’s degree enables en- semester« (practi-
sequence of the chers’ examination office of Thuringia adminis-
try into a career or continuation of studies cal semester),
degree programme.
students complete ters the »Erste Staatsprüfung« (First State Exam).
You can find an in a Master’s programme. the practical part
overview at: A practical preparatory internship (»Referenda-
of their studies out-
uni-weimar.de › Master: The Master is a professionally qualify- side the university riat«) follows the »Erste Staatsprüfung« and ends
University › – for instance, in
ing university degree that you can earn at the with the »Zweite Staatsprüfung« (Second State
Studies › the form of an
Campus.Office › Bauhaus-Universität Weimar after two to four internship at a com- Exam). Both parts of the exam comprise the
Academic pany or school.
semesters of regular study. It can either be a »Staatsexamen« and lead to teacher qualification.
Regulations ›
deeper study of the discipline studied in theThe Bauhaus-Universität Weimar also offers individual 51
doctoral studies conferring the title of Dr. Phil and Dr. Ing
(engineering). Find out more from the Bauhaus Research School: It is important to you can choose from a thematically limited ran-
uni-weimar.de/brs take part in the
first course of the
ge, and electives, which you can choose freely
semester to get all from the modules on offer in your course of
important informa-
tion about it.
study or those on offer from a different faculty.
A module generally lasts for a semester and ends
The »Erste Staatsprüfung« also qualifies you
with a test in the form of a final exam or paper.
to enter a doctoral programme.
Vorlesung (lecture): »Vorlesung« are presenta-
Ph.D./doctoral degree: The Ph.D. programme
tions in which the instructor (e.g. a professor)
involves a six-semester doctoral phase. The aim
conveys fundamentals and factual knowledge
is to produce the next generation of academics
pertaining to a specific topic.
through a structured course of research in the
context of a graduate programme. The Ph.D. The »Studienplan« Übung (tutorial): The purpose of a »Übung« is
(curriculum) is a
The »Modul programme culminates in the submission of a clear overview of all
to practise and deepen understanding of the
katalog« (module
doctoral dissertation, which if accepted leads of the semesters re- material covered in lectures.
catalogue) is a
quired for a course
compendium to the title of Ph.D. of study, including
of the module Tutorium: A tutorium is a special form of the
all possible core
descriptions for the tutorial in which upper-level students – tutors –
and required
respective course of
Types of instruction elective modules. help you to grasp tutorial exercises.
study. The module
description con-
The course cata-
tains information Module: The classes you take in the course of logue on the BISON
Seminar: Seminars offer the opportunity for in-
as to the content,
your studies are grouped into modules which portal provides depth independent study of specific topics under
qualification goals,
information on all
instructional for- form units based on scheduling and content. of the classes offe-
the guidance of an instructor and culminate with
mats, ECTS points,
They provide you with instruction in various red in the current the presentation of your results, usually in the
and duration of the
semester.
module. forms – lectures, seminars, projects, and design form of an oral presentation. The presentation is
uni-weimar.de ›
projects. There are core modules, which you are Course catalogue ›
followed by a discussion offering the opportunity
required to take, and mandatory electives which for reflection and constructive criticism.52 53
All teaching staff Kolloquium (colloquium): A »Kolloquium« is an Entwurf (draft): In a »Entwurf«, you will devote
are referred to
as »Dozentin« or
academic conversation about a specific topic. yourself to the architectural development of a
»Dozent« (pro- Conferences and some tests also take the form After the presen- structure or building subject to certain condi-
fessors, academic tation of the pos-
of a »Kolloquium«. tions. You will document the result – the design
assistants, and sible »Entwürfe«
instructors). for your semester, – in the form of drawings and models, someti-
Workshop: A workshop is a moderated class in you can select
mes accompanied by text.
which participants discuss certain topics, solve three schedu-
ling options for
problems, develop strategies and learn from the upcoming Fachkurs (studio course): The »Fachkurs« is a
each other. semester. You will basic introduction to a workshop of your choice
find out by e-mail
which one has under the leadership of a master craftsman who
Projekt (project): »Projekte« are blocks of ins-
been granted. enables you to implement ideas and concepts
truction in which you deal with a specific topic,
from your projects and courses in a practical
become aware of unresolved problems, and work
environment.
independently to develop new approaches.
Werkstattkurs (workshop indroduction):
You’ll find detailed At the beginning of every semester, a so-called
information on the Which seminars, »Werkstattkurse« teach you the techniques and
»Projektbörse« (Project Auction) or »Modul- drafts or studio
»Projektbörse« methods of a workshop and are designed to help
(Project Auction) börse« (Module Auction) is held in which courses you have
and grading for to attend for you implement your artistic and design ideas in
instructors present their projects. your degree can
individual classes in a range of media and materials. »Werkstattkurse«
the Faculty of Art be found in the
and Design at: academic regu- are therefore often oriented on projects.
Students can get an overview and decide which lations of your
uni-weimar.de ›
courses they want to sign up for. The enrolment respective degree Exkursion (excursion): On »Exkursionen«, you’ll
Gestaltung › programme.
in projects, Fach- and Werkmodule as well as visit exhibits and museums, tour companies or
uni-weimar.de ›
scientific /academic modules will take place University› construction sites, or participate in field studies.
online via the Bison portal. Studies ›
Campus.Office ›
Academic
Regulations ›54 55
Grading 60 ECTS points (two-semester Master) to 120
ECTS points (four-semester Master). The calcu-
Leistungsnachweise (performance report):
lated workload includes not only the time spent
»Leistungsnachweise« document your perfor-
in class during the instructional period during
mance on tests throughout your studies and
the semester but also preparation and review of
contain at least one mark. In addition, you will
work completed in class (self-study) and exams.
receive credit points (CP) – or, ECTS points
– which you will collect up until your gradu-
ation. Your grade statistics are listed in the
Exams
BISON study portal.
The »Prüfungsord- Exams take place at the end of the instructio-
CP or ECTS: Credit points are a measure of your nung« specifies
nal period of the semester – in February for
workload, which you receive upon successful conditions for
exams and includes the winter semester and July for the summer
completion of a module. The European Credit rules such as
semester.
Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is admission require-
ments, examination
designed to ensure that your performance is dates, registration Depending on how a module is designed, you
comparable to that of other students in the Eu- deadlines, and the will have to complete different tasks to complete
format of exams.
ropean University Region and are transferrable A list of points it. To pass a module exam, you must receive a
to other universities. of contact can be mark of at least »ausreichend« (4.0). If a module
»Semesterwochen-
found here:
stunden« (also consists of several tests, you must receive a mark
known by their Workload: One ECTS point corresponds to an uni-weimar.de ›
German acronym Universität› of at least »ausreichend« (4.0) on all of them.
average workload of 30 hours. You are expec-
»SWS«) list the num- Studies ›
ber of hours per ted to accumulate a total of 30 ECTS points a Campus.Office › Registration for exams: Generally, you are
week planned for in- Academic
semester. For a Bachelor’s degree, 180 ECTS automatically registered for an exam 14 days
class activities over Regulations ›
the duration of a points (six-semester Bachelor) to 240 ECTS from the start of the corresponding class. It is
semester.
points (eight-semester Bachelor); for a Master, possible to withdraw. Deadlines for withdrawal56 57
vary and are regulated by the examination from the examination board. You must apply to
rules for your course of study. the examination board for another examination
date in writing by the deadline specified in the
What to do in case of illness: In case of illness,
examination rules of your course of study.
you must submit a doctor’s note (possible from
Students with a an official doctor) which explicitly specifies For further infor- If the exam is failed in the second re-take, the
disability or chronic mation please make
illness who are
inability to sit for an exam. The note must be failure is considered final. This generally results
an appointment at
unable to sit for submitted immediately, no later than 3 days the »Allgemeine in de-registration. You can then no longer con-
conventional exams Studienberatung«
complete them in an
after the exam. If the reason for the inability tinue your studies in this degree programme.
(page 66).
alternative format. is recognised, the exam is considered excused.
Apply for an alter-
native exam format Failure of an exam: A module exam (or sub- The BISON study portal
by submitting a re-
quest for disadvan- exam) graded with the mark of »fail« (5.0)
tage compensation
The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’s study portal
constitutes failure. If a module consists of
(page 63). To use the full BISON (an acronym for »Beratung, Informa-
several sub-exams, only the failed exam must functionality of
tion, Service Online«) provides a quick,
be repeated. Unexcused absence from an exam the BISON study
portal, you have direct overview of:
The examination results in failure. The respective examination to log in with your
board is a board
regulations provide more details. university login Course catalogue, sorted by faculty
comprised of pro- credentials.
Module and exam registration
fessors, staff, and
students of the uni- Re-taking an exam: You can re-take an exam uni-weimar.de › Grading statistics
Course catalogue ›
versity charged with
ensuring compliance
at the next test date (usually the end of the Student certificates
with the provisions subsequent semester). Your registration for Classes offered by the Language Centre
of the examination the exam remains valid, and you do not have and »Universitätssportzentrum«
rules (e.g. admission
to exams, recogni- to re-register for the next test date. Central events
tion of performance
reports). Second re-taking of an exam: In justified ca-
ses, an exam may be retaken pending approval58 59
Academic development opportunities you can validate the thoska for the coming
in addition, BISON can help with: semester. The terminals in the Marienstraße 13 a
Class search and the University Library allow you to top up
People search the credit on your card in amounts ranging from
Building and classroom search 10 to 200 Euro. You can pay for the top-up with
Change of address cash or an EC card.
Leave of absence, change of degree program-
Thoska student identification card
Further information The thoska (»Thüringer Hochschul- und Studie-
me, part-time study, Long-term study fee
on where you can Before you decide »Studierendenbüro« of the Bauhaus-Universität
rendenwerkskarte«) is your student identifi- to switch your
use your semester Weimar can help you with questions related to
ticket is available cation card. Functions of the thoska: major, take a leave
at: of absence, or even leaves of absence, a change of major/transfer to
Student ID exmatriculate, make
another university, part-time study, or fees for
uni-weimar.de ›
University ›
Library card (also accepted in the an appointment
with the »Allge- long-stay students (page 61).
Studies › »Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek«) meine Studienbe-
Campus.Office ›
Payment card for dining halls, cafeterias, ratung«, or with
an subject specific
Leave of absence: You can apply for a leave of
In addition, you and fee-based courses advisor from your absence for a valid reason. Some examples for
can obtain an
International Copying and scanning faculty, to avoid
making the wrong
when a leave of absence is justified:
Student Identity Rail, bus, and regional transport ticket decision. Illness
Card (ISIC) at the
Student Services
within Thuringia (semester ticket) uni-weimar.de › Maternity and parental leave
University ›
Infotake. The card DNT theatre ticket Studies ›
Voluntary national service
entitles students to
discounts world- Advising and Consul
Access card for selected buildings Study-related foreign travel
tation Services ›
wide similar to and rooms (when activated)
Administrative duties
those they enjoy
in Germany. At the Marienstraße 13 a, in the foyer of the
Completion of an internship
Campus.Office, or the University Library60 61
The leave of absence is for a single semester. a different univer- the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. To do so, you
sity, where you can
Generally two leaves of absence are permitted must submit a written request approved by the
attend classes in
in a degree programme. Exceptions are made for another field and responsible examination board. A semester of
even take tests.
chronic illness, maternity and parental leave. part-time study counts as a half-semester. The
study regulations specify whether your desired
Change of degree programme: If you want
course of study is suitable for part-time study.
For some degree to change your degree programme at the
programmes, the
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, it is not necessary
artistic aptitude Langzeitstudiengebühren (long-term study
The standard
test or aptitude to reapply online. Simply submit the applica- duration of a course
assesement proce- fees): If you exceed the »Regelstudienzeit«
tion form and performance reports you have of study refers to the
dure must be taken (standard duration) of your programme by
number of semesters
prior to a change. collected so far to the »Studierendenbüro«. The scheduled for the
more than four semesters you are required to
responsible examination board will decide how completion of a
degree programme. pay 500 Euro per semester, in addition to your
you are placed in the new degree programme. You can find detailed
semester fee. Liability for the fee is based not
The examination board may accept you subject information at:
on your programme semester but on your total
to certain academic conditions. You can find uni-weimar.de ›
University› semesters at university. All of the semesters
out who is responsible for the specific examina- Studies ›
you may have spent at other German universi-
tion board on the faculty webpage. Campus.Office ›
ties are included in the calculation. Please di-
If you are an international student, be aware rect any questions to the »Studierendenbüro«.
that changing your course of study may result in
the loss of your student visa. You should there-
fore be sure to contact the »Bürgerbüro der Students with children
In addition to Stadt Weimar« (»Ausländerbehörde«) before
your studies, you
You can find detailed The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar strives to
doing so (page 17). information on the
may also register create the best possible conditions for stu-
»Studierendenwerk
as an auditor or
»Gaststudent«
Part-time studies: You can complete your stu- Thüringen« website at: dents with children. Parents can take leaves
(guest student) at dies part-time in certain degree programmes at stw-thueringen.de ›
Students with children ›62 63
The »Allgemeine of absence or study part time. Just schedule Studying with disability
Sozialberatung«
an appointment with the »Allgemeine Studien-
offers counseling on You can If you have a study-relevant sensory or motor
the financial challen- beratung« (page 66) to find out what option find detailed
ges that arise from impairment, a chronic-somatic or a mental
is best for your individual situation. information at:
having a child. illness, the »Beauftragte für chronisch kranke
uni-weimar.de ›
stw-thueringen.de › The »Studierendenwerk Thüringen« also offers University › und behinderte Studierende« (representative
Counseling › Studies ›
General Social professional day care at the campus.kinder day- for chronically illness and disabled students) of
Advising and Con-
Counseling › care centre and space in family housing facili- sultation Services › the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar advises – even
Studying with
ties. In the dining halls, children up to six years before starting your studies – for all questions
Disability ›
of age get a free child’s meal upon presentation about studying with disabilities.
of a special children’s ID with the order of at
The focus of the consultation is above all the
least one adult meal. Flexible childcare offered
application for individual compensation for
at the Bauhäuschen gives students the opportu-
disadvantages (»Nachteilsausgleich«) for study
nity to place their children, aged twelve weeks
and examinations, internships, excursions, leave
to seven years, in the trained hands of students
of absence or required assistance. The advice
for up to four hours a day, up to a maximum of
is confidential and solution-oriented – in the
10 hours per week.
sense of a self-determined study.
BAUHÄUSCHEN – flexible childcare
Amalienstraße 13, Room 315 / 316 Beauftragte für chronisch kranke
und behinderte Studierende
+49 (0) 36 43 / 58 10 10
Michaela Peisker
bauhaeuschen@uni-weimar.de
Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 15, Room 007
Office hours: 99423 Weimar
Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 23 49
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