Bauhaus - University Weimar: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1417 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #507 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #76 of 369 | In Germany |
| #3 of 12 | In Thuringia |
| #1 of 2 | In Weimar |
| #305 of 1,008 | For Game Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 67 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 4,072
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uni-weimar.de
- Languages
- German;English
- Acceptance rate
- 41%*
* Bauhaus - University Weimar is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent, and German Language test (DSH) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Winter Term (lecture period): October to February; Winter Term (non - lecture period): February to March; Summer Term (lecture period): April to Mid July; Summer Term (non-lecture period): Starts Mid-July |
| Enrollment | 4,072 |
| Full time employee | 410 |
| Student:staff ratio | 10:1 |
Research profile
Bauhaus - University Weimar has published 4,032 scientific papers with 78,709 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biology.
Bauhaus - University Weimar majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 9 | 9 |
| 1998 | 14 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 | 18 |
| 2000 | 25 | 23 |
| 2001 | 44 | 35 |
| 2002 | 35 | 73 |
| 2003 | 59 | 124 |
| 2004 | 62 | 168 |
| 2005 | 96 | 261 |
| 2006 | 96 | 382 |
| 2007 | 116 | 444 |
| 2008 | 112 | 673 |
| 2009 | 136 | 821 |
| 2010 | 139 | 1041 |
| 2011 | 113 | 1537 |
| 2012 | 148 | 1784 |
| 2013 | 159 | 2287 |
| 2014 | 190 | 3013 |
| 2015 | 197 | 3719 |
| 2016 | 219 | 4275 |
| 2017 | 292 | 5470 |
| 2018 | 318 | 6385 |
| 2019 | 338 | 9046 |
| 2020 | 323 | 10209 |
| 2021 | 359 | 12276 |
| 2022 | 257 | 10095 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Bauhaus - University Weimar gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (EUR) | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture | 1,500 | 2021-2022 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | 1,500 | 2021-2022 |
| Master of Architecture | 2,000 | 2021-2022 |
| Master of Fine Arts | 2,000 | 2021-2022 |
The currency used is Euro (EUR)
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bauhaus - University Weimar.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Business | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Chemistry | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Design, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Management, Media Studies, Town Planning, Urban Studies, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Diplom (Univ) | Fine Arts |
| Master | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Information Management, Management, Materials Engineering, Media Studies, Safety Engineering, Structural Architecture, Town Planning, Urban Studies, Visual Arts, Water Science |
| PhD | Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Design, Fine Arts, Heritage Preservation, Media Studies, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
| Habilitation | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Media Studies, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
Notable alumni
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Günther Krause
- Enrolled in Bauhaus - University Weimar
- Studied in 1974-1978
- Occupations
- engineerpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Günther Krause is a German engineer, academic, politician and businessman. After the Peaceful Revolution, he entered politics, serving in the Volkskammer and as a senior adviser to Minister-President Lothar de Maizière. In that role, he was a co-signatory to the Unification Treaty. After German reunification, he was elected to the Bundestag and served in various roles in the Helmut Kohl government. He first served as minister for special affairs from 1990 to 1991 and then as minister of transport from 1991 to 1993. He resigned from the office due to numerous scandals. Legal problems and scandals followed after his career in politics, earning him the nickname Sause-Krause.
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Katrin Lompscher
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Katrin Lompscher is a German civil engineer and politician who served as Senator for Urban Development and Housing in Berlin in the Senate of Governing Mayor Michael Müller from 2016 to 2020. A member of The Left, she previously served as Senator for Health, Environment and Consumer Protection from 2006 to 2011 in the third Senate of Governing Mayor Klaus Wowereit, and as a member of the Abgeordnetenhaus (House of Representatives) of Berlin from 2011 until her resignation in 2017.
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Bas Böttcher
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Bas Böttcher is a German slam poet.
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Werner Stötzer
- Enrolled in Bauhaus - University Weimar
- Studied in 1949-1951
- Occupations
- draweruniversity teachersculptor
- Biography
-
Werner Stötzer was a German Artist and Sculptor. For the last three decades of his life he lived and worked in Altlangsow (administratively part of Seelow) in the marshy Oderbruch region of Brandenburg.
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Dieter-Lebrecht Koch
- Occupations
- advisorlobbyistpolitician
- Biography
-
Dieter-Lebrecht Koch is a German politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 1994 until 2019. He is a member of the Christian Democratic Union, part of the European People's Party.
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Anita Tack
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Anita Tack is a German politician who is a member of The Left. From 2009 to 2014, she was the Minister of the Environment, Health, and Consumer Protection for the state of Brandenburg. Since 1994, she has been a member of the Landtag of Brandenburg.
Bauhaus - University Weimar faculties and divisions
| Academy : Further Education | Construction Engineering, Management, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Centre : Environmental Technology | Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
| Faculty : Architecture and Urbanism | Architecture, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Art and Design | Art Education, Art History, Communication Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Environmental Studies, Management, Materials Engineering, Real Estate, Safety Engineering, Structural Architecture, Water Science |
| Faculty : Media | Art Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Film, Information Technology, Management, Media Studies |
| Institute : Materials Research and Testing | Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | Bauhaus-Universität Weimar |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1860 |
| Accreditation | Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN) |
| Motto | Einheit von Kunst und Technik Unity of Art and Technology |
Location and contacts
| Address | Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 8 Weimar, 99421 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 65,000 |