Bauhaus-Universität Weimar: Orientation and Counselling

Orientation and counselling

Campus Map

Please take a look at our campus map for all the important contact points at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.

Each faculty has its own International Counsellor who is assigned as contact person for international students, as well as for incoming or outgoing exchange students. Similar to the study guidance (Fachstudienberatung), they might help you with subject-specific questions regarding your program of study as well as with general requests by connecting you to the correct contact persons.

Academic advising

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar offers general assistance in academic matters, e.g. in case you wish to change or interrupt your studies or if you encounter any study-related problems.

Furthermore, each faculty offers advising services with a stronger focus on the specificities of your respective program of study. Your study programme advisor (Fachstudienberater) can answer questions concerning course content, examination requirements and the structure and organisation of your program of study.

Campus.Office - the central contact point

The Campus.Office is the central contact point of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. It is located right in front of the famous main building, easy to recognize with its red entrance. In its foyer, you can find the service counter which you can turn to if you have any questions regarding your student life at the university or if you need help with bureaucratic processes such as enrolment or taking a leave of absence. Furthermore, the Department for Student and Academic Affairs (Dezernat Studium und Lehre) is residing in the building, as well as the International Office, the General Academic Advising, the Advising for International Prospective Students and the Careers Service.

International Office

The International Office takes care of international degree seeking and exchange students. You can turn to the International Office for different study matters as well as for bureaucratic services such as getting your enrolment certificate signed and stamped for the immigration office or the embassy of your home country. The International Office also gives advice when you plan to go abroad for studying or an internship.

Language Centre

The university's Language Center offers a broad variety of language courses at different levels during the semester, as well as intensive courses and prep courses.

Studierendenwerk Thüringen

The Studierendenwerk is a partner organisation of German universities that supports students with all kind of concerns regarding their student life such as financing and housing. The Studierendenwerk also offers different advisory services:

General social counselling

The General Social Counselling offers assistance in case you have questions concerning social issues connected to your studies such as studying with children, financing your studies, studying with handicap or chronic illnesses etc..

Legal counseling

Independent lawyers offer free counseling for students who need legal advice.

Psychosocial Counselling

You can turn to the psychosocial counselling if you encounter problems in your personal or professional life. They offer assistance if you are in a difficult private situation or facing a crisis.

Examination Office

The examination office of your faculty, as the name suggests, is in charge for all matters concerning your examinations and theses. It is also the contact point in case you encounter any problems e.g. in prolonging your studies beyond the standard period of study. Find the office responsible for your degree program here: