To be eligible for admission to the degree programmes in Fine Art, Media Art and Design, Visual Communication, Product Design and Fine Art Education (Secondary School) – Double and Single Specialisation, students must have the higher education entrance qualification and pass an aptitude test.
However, according to the Thuringian Higher Education Act § 61 par. 3, students may, »in exceptional cases ... be allowed to enter an artistic course of study ... or an artistic/design-related course of study ... solely on the basis of a passed aptitude test.«
A general higher education entrance qualification is mandatory for admission to the degree programmes Fine Art Education (Secondary School) – Double and Single Specialisation. The aptitude test assesses whether the applicant possesses the necessary knowledge and artistic or design aptitude for the degree programme in question.
Once passed, the results of the aptitude test are valid for two years. The aptitude test can be retaken twice. The process for gaining admission to an artistic/design degree programme is separate from the application process for the aptitude test.
Application for the aptitude test in the degree programme Fine Art
The application for the degree programme »Fine Art« at the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Applications are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 31 March (application deadline). Please complete your application by uploading all necessary documents and your portfolio by 31 March.
These are the steps to passing the aptitude test:
- the upload of your digital application as of 1 January via the university's Bauhaus.CampusPortal consisting of your digital portfolio, a signed Plagiarism Statement (Declaration of Originality) declaring that the work submitted was created by you, your curriculum vitae, as well as proof of your school-leaving qualification or vocational training
- preselection by reviewing the submitted digital portfolio
- the aptitude interview and review of your original artistic portfolio.
The aptitude test commission of the Fine Art degree programme makes a preselection after reviewing the submitted work samples. Those who make it to the shortlist will be invited to the further aptitude test and take part in a personal interview, to which please bring the original work from your digital application. Further details on the aptitude test are regulated by the aptitude test regulations (Accessible document)(only available in German language).
Language requirements:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
Lessons are taught in German. You must provide proof of German language proficiency. Prerequisite for International Students are German language skills at the level C 1 (DSH-2 or TestDAF TDN 4).
If you have any questions relating to certification, please contact Frau Johanna Merian at the Office of Student and Academic Affairs: studium[at]uni-weimar.de
Application deadline:
The digital application can be uploaded as of 1 January until 31 March of the year.
In order to answer your questions as best as possible, we have compiled a FAQ list for you below:
How and by when can I submit my portfolio?
Digital portfolio submission is possible via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal.
Application deadline:
The digital application can be uploaded until and including 31 March of the year.
What should my digital application look like and what should it contain?
In the degree programme Fine Art, your digital portfolio should contain about 20 samples of your artistic work. The works must have been made by you (Download Declaration of Originality). The portfolio should consist of artistic works (paintings, drawings, objects, photographs, etc.) that reveal individual interests and working methods and show interest in the chosen field of study.
- We recommend that you scan the work from your portfolio or simply take a photo with your mobile phone.
- Sketchbooks can be submitted digitally and count as one piece of work. Your sketchbooks are best represented by a short video in which you flip through your sketchbooks. This video(s) should not exceed 2 minutes in length. They can be provided in the form of links in the document within the digital application.
- Create ONE PDF file from your photographed or scanned work with a maximum size of 20 MB.
- Please upload your curriculum vitae and your school and professional qualifications as separate files.
- International applicants must also submit a current proof of language proficiency with their application, which shows that they will reach the required language level by the time of enrolment at the latest. German language skills at level C1 (DSH 2 or TestDAF TDN 4) are required for admission to the degree programme.
How do I create a PDF file?
There are several ways to create a PDF file. The Acrobat Reader from Adobe is a free software that you can download from the following link:
https://helpx.adobe.com/de/acrobat/using/creating-simple-pdfs-acrobat.html
Create a PDF file by using menu commands, dragging files onto the Acrobat application icon or converting data from the clipboard.
For more information, see for example various tutorials on Youtube.
What can I do with larger files such as moving images or audio files?
For the submission of moving images/audio files etc., only include links (e.g. to YouTube or Vimeo, if applicable as private/password-protected video) in the PDF of your portfolio. For capacity reasons, please avoid uploading such files.
How can I present the work from my portfolio and all other documents without a professional scanner?
You can also simply take photos of the work with your smartphone or camera. The original files can be reduced in size using the appropriate online tools.
E.g. https://compressjpeg.com/de/
What do I do with works that I cannot simply scan?
For example, try to take photos with different perspectives of your work and add notes about the materials used.
What do I do if the colours and materials of my work do not look like the original in the photos or scans?
We are aware that photos or scans do not exactly reproduce the original. This is taken into account by the examination committee. You do not have to incur any additional costs to have your portfolio professionally digitised.
Application for the aptitude test in the degree programmes Fine Art Education (Secondary School) – Double and Single Specialisation
The application for all degree programmes of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Registrations for the aptitude tests are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 28 February of the following year (Application deadline).
The selection of the students of the degree programme Fine Art Education (Secondary School) – Double and Single Specialisation is based on a three-step aptitude test:
- Registration for participation in the aptitude test via our Bauhaus.CampusPortal.
- Upload of the homework solution (will be sent by e-mail) , a signed declaration that the submitted work has been produced by you (Download Declaration of Originality), a letter of motivation, your curriculum vitae with details of your education, previous knowledge if applicable and the most recently obtained school certificate as proof of the general higher education entrance qualification, your portfolio with up to 20 of your own artistic and/or design work samples.
- Personal interview and presentation of up to 20 original artistic/design work samples.
The aptitude test committee of the degree programme makes a preselection after reviewing the solution of the homework and the submitted work samples. Those who make it to the shortlist will be invited to the further aptitude test and take part in a personal interview, to which please bring the original work from your digital application. Further details on the aptitude test are regulated by the aptitude test regulations (Accessible document) (only available in German language).
Language requirements:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
Lessons are taught in German. You must provide proof of German language proficiency. Prerequisite for International Students are German language skills at the level C 1 (DSH-2 or TestDAF TDN 4). If you have any questions relating to certification, please contact Frau Johanna Merian at the Office of Student and Academic Affairs: studium[at]uni-weimar.de
For further information please visit the website of the Language Centre.
Application for the aptitude test in Media Art and Design programmes
Media Art and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts
The application for all degree programmes of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Registrations for the aptitude tests are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 31 March (closing date). Please complete your registration by uploading all necessary documents by 31 March.
The Bachelor's programme in Media Art and Design begins each winter semester.
The prerequisite for admission is the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (German higher education entrance qualification) or equivalent qualification. Applicants must also pass an artistic aptitude test, the specifics of which are determined by the Qualifying Examination Regulations in Media Art and Design. In the case of outstanding artistic talent, applicants may be admitted without the German higher education entrance qualification.
There are three steps to passing the aptitude test:
- Registration/application for participation in the aptitude test. After the registration deadline, we will send you a homework assignment with dates and details of the examination procedure.
- Upload of the homework solution, a signed declaration that the submitted work has been produced by you (Download Declaration of Originality), your curriculum vitae with details of your education, previous knowledge if applicable and the most recently obtained school certificate as proof of the general higher education entrance qualification.
- Personal interview and presentation of original artistic/design work samples (portfolio).
The aptitude test committee of the degree programme makes a preselection after reviewing the solution of the homework. Those who make it to the shortlist will be invited to the further aptitude test and take part in a personal interview, to which please bring artistic/design work samples (portfolio). Further details on the aptitude test are regulated by the aptitude test regulations (Accessible document) (only available in German language).
Please register online via the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Bauhaus.CampusPortal by 31 March of the respective year. An assignment to complete at home will be sent to you at the beginning of April.
Prerequisites for International Students:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
German language skills of level C 1 (DSH-2 or TestDAF TDN 4). If you have any questions relating to certification, please contact Frau Johanna Merian at the Office of Student and Academic Affairs: studium[at]uni-weimar.de
Applicants who pass the aptitude test can then enrol online.
Registration deadline: 31st March of each year
Enrolment deadline: 30th September of each year
Media Art and Design, Master of Fine Arts
The application for all degree programmes of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Registrations for the aptitude tests are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 31 March (closing date). Please complete your registration by uploading all necessary documents by 31 March.
Students can begin the Media Art and Design master programme in the winter semester.
Application and Admissions Procedures:
The prerequisite for admission to the degree programme is either a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media Art and Design from the Faculty of Art and Design or a first university degree recognized as professionally relevant by the responsible examination committee. Applicants must also pass an aptitude test based on their artistic portfolio. The specifics of this are determined by the aptitude test regulations in Media Art and Design (German) / English reading version (not legally binding) (Accessible document). A personal interview is usually not a compulsory part of the procedure.
The following documents must be submitted completely by March 31 via our Bauhaus.CampusPortal:
- Artistic portfolio, i.e. a compilation of own artistic/creative works (formats: PDF (max. 20 MB); if applicable, links to hosted interactive or time-based works [Soundcloud, Vimeo, Github, private website, etc.])
- signed declaration that the work submitted has been created by you (Download Declaration of Originality) (Accessible document)
- completed form detailing planned areas of specialization
- motivation letter explaining the desire to study and work presented comprehensively on around one A4 page
- Curriculum vitae in table form (incl. contact, name, e-mail address, postal address)
- if relevant unauthenticated copies of previous academic certificates
- if relevant certificates or evidence of internships, or a list of previous exhibitions, artistic-design works or publications
- School leaving certificate
- Passport photo
- Identity card
- proof of German language skills*
* Language requirements for international students:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
In order to be admitted to the Master's programme, international students are required to provide proof of German language skills at the level C1 (DSH- 2 or TestDaF TDN 4). For further information or questions concerning these requirements, please contact Johanna Merian at: studium[at]uni-weimar.de.
Please bear in mind that passing the aptitude test does not in itself mean admission to the degree programme. Along with a positive reply, you will be provided with a link to the online application form. We will then check whether your enrolment is valid on the basis of the documents you have submitted (previous academic certificates and proof of language skills). This confirmation of your artistic aptitude is valid for 2 academic years, i.e. the year of your application and the following year of study.
Application deadline: Applications for the artistic aptitude test can be submitted (Application received) by 31st March.
Enrolment deadline:
Successful applicants can then enrol online by 30th September.
English-Language Study Programme in Media Art and Design (MAD), Master of Fine Arts
The application for all degree programmes of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Registrations for the aptitude tests are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 31 March (closing date). Please complete your registration by uploading all necessary documents by 31 March.
Students can begin the English-Language Study Programme in Media Art and Design (MAD) in the winter semester.
Application and Admissions Procedures:
The prerequisite for admission to the degree programme is either a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media Art and Design from the Faculty of Art and Design or a first university degree recognized as professionally relevant by the responsible examination committee. Applicants must also pass an aptitude test based on their artistic portfolio. The specifics of this are determined by the aptitude test regulations in Media Art and Design (German) / English reading version (not legally binding) (Accessible document). A personal interview is usually not a compulsory part of the procedure.
The following documents must be submitted completely by March 31 via our Bauhaus.CampusPortal:
- Artistic portfolio, i.e. a compilation of own artistic/creative works (formats: PDF (max. 20 MB); if applicable, links to hosted interactive or time-based works [Soundcloud, Vimeo, Github, private website, etc.])
- signed declaration that the work submitted has been created by you (Download Declaration of Originality)
- completed form detailing planned areas of specialization
- motivation letter explaining the desire to study and work presented comprehensively on around one A4 page
- Curriculum vitae in table form (incl. contact, name, e-mail address, postal address)
- if relevant unauthenticated copies of previous academic certificates
- if relevant certificates or evidence of internships, or a list of previous exhibitions, artistic-design works or publications
- School leaving certificate
- Passport photo
- Identity card
- German language certificate A2 and English language certficate C1 (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS)*
* Language requirements for international students:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
In order to be admitted to the study programme, international students are required to provide proof of German language skills of level A2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). In addition, candidates must provide proof of very good English language skills C1 (e.g. TOEFL min. 95 points or IELTS min. grade 7.0).
Please note: The Professorship »Interface Design« offers a complete English-language course programme. The other chairs offer partial English-language course programmes. As a significant number of the projetcs and specialist modules are taught in German, we recommend that applicants have attained a level of German higher than the stipulated A2.
Before the beginning of each summer and winter semester (in March and September), the Language Centre of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar offers intensive German courses.
For further information or questions concerning these requirements, please contact Johanna Merian at: studium[at]uni-weimar.de
Please bear in mind that passing the aptitude test does not in itself mean admission to the degree programme. Along with a positive reply, you will be provided with a link to the online application form. We will then check whether your enrolment is valid on the basis of the documents you have submitted (previous academic certificates and proof of language skills). This confirmation of your artistic aptitude is valid for 2 academic years, i.e. the year of your application and the following year of study.
Application deadline: Applications for the artistic aptitude test can be submitted (Application received) by 31st March.
Enrolment deadline: Successful applicants can enrol online by 30th September.
Application for the aptitude test in Visual Communication
Application for the aptitude test in the undergraduate degree programme Visual Communication
The application for all degree programmes of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal . Registrations for the aptitude tests are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 31 March (closing date). Please complete your registration by uploading all necessary documents by 31 March.
The aptitude test for the degree programme is divided into three parts:
- Registration/application for participation in the aptitude test. After the registration deadline, we will send you a homework assignment with dates and details of the examination procedure.
- Upload of the homework solution, a signed declaration that the submitted work has been produced by you (Download Declaration of Originality), your curriculum vitae with details of your education, previous knowledge if applicable and the most recently obtained school certificate as proof of the general higher education entrance qualification
- Personal interview and presentation of up to 10 original design work samples which you please bring to the interview.
The aptitude test committee of the degree programme makes a preselection after reviewing the solution of the homework. Those who make it to the shortlist will be invited to the further aptitude test and take part in a personal interview, to which please bring up to 10 original design works. Further details on the aptitude test are regulated by the aptitude test regulations (Accessible document) (only available in German language).
Please register online via the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Bauhaus.CampusPortal by 31 March of the respective year. An assignment to complete at home will be sent to you at the beginning of April.
Language requirements:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
Lessons are taught in German. You must provide proof of German language proficiency with one of the following or equivalent certificates:
- DSH-2 (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang)
- Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache - DaF (mininum 4xTDN 4)
Prerequisite for International Students are German language skills at the level C 1 (DSH-2 or TestDAF TDN 4). If you have any questions relating to certification, please contact Frau Johanna Merian at the Office of Student and Academic Affairs: studium[at]uni-weimar.de
For further information visit the website of the Language Centre.
Application for the aptitude test in the Masters's degree programme Visual Communication
The application for all degree programmes of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Registrations for the aptitude tests are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 31 March (closing date). Please complete your registration by uploading all necessary documents by 31 March.
To apply for the aptitude test, please submit the following documents online via our Bauhaus.CampusPortal:
- University-entrance diploma (Abitur)
- Copy of the certificate from a university degree (Bachelor, Diploma or comparable degree)
- Copy of your identity card or passport
- Motivation letter explaining the desire to study and work, a focus of study and the planned Master's topic presented comprehensively on around one A4 page
- Curriculum vitae
- Digital portfolio containing samples of original design work (as file or download link)
- Copy of proof of native-speaker proficiency in German (copy high school diploma (Abitur)
or - first professional qualification in a German-speaking country
or - Proof of language proficiency in the German language at level C 1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) by language certificates DSH-2 or TestDAF (4 x TDN 4)
- signed declaration that the work submitted has been created by you (Download Declaration of Originality) (Accessible document)
- Passport photo (for your student ID card)
The examination committee will review your application and decide on your application. You will be informed in writing of the result of the aptitude test no later than four weeks after the test has been completed. Further details on the aptitude test are regulated by the aptitude test regulations (Accessible document) (only available in German language).
Language requirements:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
Lessons are taught in German. You must provide proof of German language proficiency. Prerequisite for International Students are German language skills at the level C 1 (DSH-2 or TestDAF TDN 4).
If you have any questions relating to certification, please contact Frau Johanna Merian at the Office of Student and Academic Affairs: studium[at]uni-weimar.de
For further information visit the website of the Language Centre.
Application deadline: 31 March of the year (received)
Application for the aptitude test in Product Design
Application for the aptitude test in the undergraduate degree programme Product Design
The application for all degree programmes of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Registrations for the aptitude tests are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 31 March (closing date). Please complete your registration by uploading all necessary documents by 31 March.
The aptitude test for the degree programme is divided into three parts:
- Registration/application for participation in the aptitude test. After the registration deadline, we will send you a homework assignment with dates and details of the examination procedure.
- Upload of the homework solution, a signed declaration that the submitted work has been produced by you (Download Declaration of Originality), motivation letter explaining the desire to study in the degree programme on around one A4 page, your curriculum vitae with details of your education, previous knowledge if applicable and the most recently obtained school certificate as proof of the general higher education entrance qualification
- practical examination, personal interview and presentation of up to 10 original design work samples which you please bring to the interview.
The aptitude test committee of the degree programme makes a preselection after reviewing the solution of the homework. Those who make it to the shortlist will be invited to the further aptitude test and take part in a personal interview, to which please bring up to 10 original design works. Further details on the aptitude test are regulated by the aptitude test regulations (Accessible document) (only available in German language).
Please register online via the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Bauhaus.CampusPortal by 31 March of the respective year. An assignment to complete at home will be sent to you at the beginning of April.
Language requirements:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
Lessons are taught in German. You must provide proof of German language proficiency with one of the following or equivalent certificates:
- DSH-2 (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang)
- Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache - DaF (mininum 4xTDN 4)
Prerequisite for International Students are German language skills at the level C 1 (DSH-2 or TestDAF TDN 4). If you have any questions relating to certification, please contact Frau Johanna Merian at the Office of Student and Academic Affairs: studium[at]uni-weimar.de
For further information visit the website of the Language Centre.
Application for the aptitude test in the Master's degree programme Product Design
The application for all degree programmes of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Registrations for the aptitude tests are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 31 March (closing date). Please complete your registration by uploading all necessary documents by 31 March.
To apply for the aptitude test, please submit the following documents online via our Bauhaus.CampusPortal:
- University-entrance diploma (Abitur)
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation (one page, DIN A4) explaining the desire to study and work and a focus of study
- a portfolio containing samples of design work
- Copy of the certificate from a university degree (Bachelor, Diploma or comparable degree)
- Copy of proof of native-speaker proficiency in German (copy high school diploma (Abitur)
or
first professional qualification in a German-speaking country
or
Proof of language proficiency in the German language at level C 1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) by language certificates DSH-2 or TestDAF (4 x TDN 4) or equivalent - Copy of your identity card or passport
- signed declaration that the work submitted has been created by you (Download Declaration of Originality) (Accessible document)
- Passport photo (for your student ID card)
You will be invited to take the oral examination part of the aptitude test after the examination committee has evaluated your submitted samples (portfolio) and decided that you may proceed (pre-selection). You will be informed in writing of the result of the aptitude test no later than four weeks after the test has been completed. Further details on the aptitude test are regulated by the aptitude test regulations (only available in German language).
Language requirements:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
Lessons are taught in German. You must provide proof of German language proficiency. Prerequisite for International Students are German language skills at the level C 1 (DSH-2 or TestDAF TDN 4).
If you have any questions relating to certification, please contact Frau Johanna Merian at the Office of Student and Academic Affairs: studium[at]uni-weimar.de
For further information visit the website of the Language Centre.
Application deadline: 31 March of the year (received)
Application for the aptitude test in the Master's degree programme Public Art and New Artistic Strategies
To be eligible for admission to this degree programme, candidates must have attained a first-level professional qualification from a university/college of art in a degree programme of no less than six semesters, or an equivalent degree as confirmed by the examination committee. The selection of the students of the degree programme is based on an aptitude assessment examination consisting of:
- Documentation of artistic work
- Completed homework assignment
- if necessary, a personal interview
To register for the aptitude assessment examination please perform the
» online registration Bauhaus.CampusPortal (by 15 January)
You will receive the link to the homework by e-mail after January, 15th.
In the next step, please solve this homework and upload it with the following documents via the university's Bauhaus.CampusPortal by 31 March of the year:
- Documentation of artistic work (preferably in a format no larger than DIN A4)
- a signed declaration that the submitted work has been produced by you (Declaration of Originality)
- Completed homework assignment (The homework assignment will be sent to you by e-mail after registration.)
- Curriculum vitae
- copy of your higher education entrance qualification (Abitur, A-levels)
- copy of your certificate of graduation from a university/college of art, along with a copy of your transcript
- Language certificates (see section on language requirements below)
Application materials must be submitted exclusively via our Bauhaus.CampusPortal!
Attention!
Foreign applicants must include certified copies of all certificates and transcripts in the original language along with their translation in English or German. Applicants from the People's Republic of China are required to submit the certificate issued by the DAAD Academic Evaluation Centre in Beijing.
You will receive the link to apply for admission online as soon as you have passed the aptitude assessment examination.
Applicants who fail the aptitude assessment examination will receive written notification to that effect.
Language requirements:
English
Students in this degree programme require very good English language skills. If you are not a native speaker of English, you must provide proof of English language proficiency with one of the following certificates:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, Level C or
- IELTS, Band 7.0 or
- TOEFL 95 (internet-based)
- UNIcert, Level 3
- other comparable certificates
This also applies for German-speaking applicants. An exception can be made if a candidate has earned a previous degree or diploma in an English-speaking country.
German
To ensure that foreign applicants are able to cope with life in Germany, they must have some basic knowledge of German. Applicants must provide proof that they have gained the first level of competence A1 laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This requirement is met by providing one of the following:
- Start Deutsch 1 certificate from the Goethe Institute
- another certificate of an equivalent level
- certificate confirming completion of at least 130 to 160 hours of German language instruction
If a candidate lacks sufficient knowledge of German, he or she may choose to gain the necessary language skills in an intensive language course at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar before the first semester begins.
Recommendation for foreign applicants:
We recommend that foreign applicants participate in two language courses in August and September before commencing their studies (a four-week course at the Bauhaus Summer School and a three-week course at the Language Centre at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar).
Candidates can also participate in an intensive German language course (24 hours of instruction per week) during the summer semester (April to July), which can be extremely helpful for preparing for study in Germany.
Information about language examinations:
British Council
Cambridge Proficiency
Goethe Institute
Adult education centres (VHS) and university language instruction centres
Application deadline: 31 March of the year
Contact:
e-mail: panas[at]gestaltung.uni-weimar.de
Application for admission to the PhD programme Art and Design
Attention: The application process for the practice-based doctoral programme in Art and Design with the degree Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is now available online via the . The application can only be submitted via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal.
Admission to the doctoral programme generally requires a successful artistic diploma, State Exam, Magister or Master's degree (with at least a final grade of »good«) from a German university or an equivalent degree from a foreign university that corresponds to the profile of the Faculty of Art and Design.
Applicants from other disciplines who are aspiring to a doctoral degree at the interface between the respective discipline and art or design can be accepted into the doctoral programme, provided that supervision and assessment is ensured in the relevant specialist discipline. The Ph.D. graduate admissions committee decides on a case-by-case basis regarding possible additional requirements in the artistic field.
The Ph.D. programme at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar does not automatically assign professors as mentors. Applicants are requested to directly contact professors at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar based on their research profile and specialist expertise along with a short letter of motivation and a summary of the research project. For inquiries to artistic/creative mentors, please also include your portfolio.
Language requirements:
Teaching in the doctoral programme is conducted in German and English. With the publication of the new study and examination regulations , the following language requirements apply:
Either
- very good knowledge of the German language (at least level C1 GER)
- Proof of native language proficiency (acquisition of the higher education entrance qualification or a higher education degree in a German-speaking country) or
- Proof by means of one of the following certificates:
- DSH-2 or TestDaF, at least 4 x TDN 4
- or equivalent proof
- and good knowledge of the English language (at least level B2 GER)
- Proof of native language proficiency (acquisition of higher education entrance qualification or a 1st professional qualification in an English-speaking country) or
- Proof by means of one of the following certificates:
- IELTS Band 6,5
- TOEFL Internet-based Score 85 or better
- Cambridge Certificate B2 First (FCE)
- or equivalent proof
or
- very good knowledge of the English language (at least level C1 GER)
- Proof of native language proficiency (acquisition of a university entrance qualification or a university degree in an English-speaking country) or
- Proof by means of one of the following certificates:
- IELTS Band 7,0
- TOEFL Internet-based Score 108 or better
- Cambridge Certificate C1 Advanced English (CAE)
- or equivalent proof
- and good knowledge of the German language (at least level B2 GER)
- Proof of native language proficiency (acquisition of a university entrance qualification or a university degree in a German-speaking country) or
- Proof by means of one of the following certificates:
- DSH-1 or TestDAF, at least 4 x TDN 3
- or equivalent proof
- Proof of native language proficiency (acquisition of a university entrance qualification or a university degree in a German-speaking country) or
Important: Please submit a current language certificate with your application documents which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
Please apply up to and including 31 March of the year via our Bauhaus.CampusPortal with the following details and documents:
- stating your specialisation in art or design, working title and names of at least two mentors, one of whom must be a member of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
- Curriculum vitae with list of educational and professional achievements.
- Degree certificates from a university/college of art or design and proof of language proficiency (see above); Foreign-language certificates and documents have to be accompanied by certified translations in German or English.
- Exposé of an innovative PhD project (3,500 to 4,000 words in length) including concrete research question(s) or thesis statement and depiction of the intersections between artistic/creative work and theoretical discourse.
- A work schedule and time plan that indicates that the project can be completed within three years.
- Documentation of previous artistic or design works (portfolio), and if available, exhibition catalogues, list of exhibitions and public presentations, press reports, etc.
- List of scientific publications.
- Written confirmation (declaration of mentorship) from an artistic/creative mentor and a scientific mentor that he/she will assume responsibility for the supervision of the doctoral research during the duration of study based on the proposed concept.
- optional: A short cover letter explaining the motivation to apply to the Ph.D. programme of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar can optionally be attached.
Admission to the Doctoral Programme in Art and Design is decided by the Ph.D. graduate admissions committee based on a set of quality criteria. After the first round, a selection of applicants will be invited to a half-hour interview with the Ph.D. graduate admissions committee. Generally, 12 to 15 applicants are accepted each year. Criteria for selection include excellent professional qualifications, high visibility, willingness and ability to work on a long-term research project, innovative methods, a clear depiction of the relationship between theory and practice in own work, and a high degree of critical reflection especially regarding overarching research interests of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
Due to the current situation regarding the spread of the coronavirus, it is uncertain whether interviews can take place in person. You may receive an invitation to a video conference. We will inform you in time about how to proceed.
We kindly ask for your patience during the admissions process.
For further information concerning the application, please contact:
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Alexandra Toland: alexandra.toland[at]uni-weimar.de
or Katarina Steinbiß: katarina.steinbiss[at]uni-weimar.de
Application deadline:
The digital application can be uploaded until 31 March of the respective year.
Promovieren im Ph.D.-Studiengang »Kunst und Design« an der Fakultät Kunst und Gestaltung
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