Bauhaus-Universität Weimar: For internationals: in Weimar

Registering your address and applying for a residence permit

After your arrival in Weimar, you should register your address with the city authorities ("Bürgerbüro") as soon as possible. If you are a non-EU citizen, you must apply for a residence permit at the immigration office ("Ausländerbehörde").

Housing in Germany

Most students either live at the dorm or in a shared flat. Learn more on how to find a place, get a rental contract and the rules for living in a shared flat.

Orientation and Counselling

Finding one's way at a new university might be a challenge. Here you find all necessary information and contact addresses (including a campus map) that will help you during your first days.

Finance options

Full-time study is expensive. You can find out how to limit the expense and the finance options that exist here.

Intercultural support

Exciting times lie ahead now that you’ve arrived in Weimar! During intercultural workshops, you’ll learn more about the teaching and learning tradition here in Weimar, reflect on aspects such as culture shock and ‘unwritten’ rules, and use this new experience to gain intercultural competence.

Working in Germany

Do you want to work in Germany after you graduate? See here for the practical and legal requirements along with details of how we can support you.

Ombudsperson

International students can contact the Ombudsperson with suggestions, problems and complaints. The contact details and everything else can be found here.