Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
About
Public university in Weimar, teaching arts, STEM, business and social sciences — no tuition (≈€400/year semester contribution only) and an IELTS minimum of 6. An EU-recognised degree comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Weimar is a historic city in Thuringia, home to Goethe, Schiller, and the original Bauhaus design movement. The city has a strong artistic legacy and cultural scene; living costs are among Germany's lowest (~€600–700/month). The city attracts artists and designers, and has a tight creative community despite its small size.
Application deadlines
- Winter Semester (October) — non-EU students, Architecture/Urban programmes15 May
Via uni-assist. Applies to: European Urban Studies, DTAD, IUDD/Reflective Urban Practice
- Winter Semester (October) — EU students, Architecture/Urban programmes25 June
Via Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Applies to: European Urban Studies, DTAD, IUDD/Reflective Urban Practice
- Winter Semester (October) — non-EU students, Media/Civil Engineering programmes15 July
Via uni-assist. Applies to: HCI, Computer Science for Digital Media, Media Ecologies, NHRE
- Winter Semester (October) — EU students, Media/Civil Engineering programmes30 September
Via Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Applies to: HCI, Computer Science for Digital Media, Media Ecologies, NHRE
- Summer Semester (April) — non-EU students15 January
Via uni-assist. Only for programmes that admit in summer semester (HCI, Computer Science for Digital Media). Architecture/Urban programmes: winter only.
- Summer Semester (April) — EU students31 March
Via Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Applies to programmes with summer intake (HCI, Computer Science for Digital Media).
- DAAD-EPOS Scholarship applicants (NHRE)15 October (one year prior to enrollment)
Early scholarship deadline for NHRE programme only
Accommodation
No tuition fees at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar for any student regardless of nationality. Only semester contribution (~€300/semester) is required, which includes public transport in Thuringia. Living cost estimate from university: ~€920/month total (including rent ~€350, meals €200, health insurance €100, books €70, other €200). Room types: single rooms (shared kitchen/bathroom) or single apartments.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€400 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- Covers arts, STEM, business, and social sciences, giving CIS students a broad range of degree options in one place.
- A German public-university diploma is recognised across the EU, opening job markets in 27 countries after graduation.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, letting graduates stay and convert their degree into a career.
- Weimar is a UNESCO World Heritage city with a dense cultural scene and low cost of living compared to Berlin or Munich.
- International students in Germany may work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, easing living costs.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1 level, your study options are severely limited regardless of IELTS.
- Non-EU applicants without a recognised school-leaving certificate must typically complete a Studienkolleg before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Weimar is a small city with a limited local job market; internships and part-time work in your field may be scarce.
- Thüringen has a modest economy compared to western Bundesländer, so post-graduation regional job prospects are narrower.
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Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.