Studying in Weimar

Weimar may be a small town but it’s rich with culture and history. With the higher education institutions not far from the city centre, everything is at your fingertips, whether it’s the museums, theatres, pubs or cafés. Take a walk through the park on the Ilm River or visit the houses of Goethe and Schiller, both former residents of Weimar. This town is full of surprises.

If studying in a big city is not what you picture for yourself, then picking Weimar can give you that more tranquil atmosphere that you are seeking. This town of 66,000 punches above its weight when it comes to culture and historical significance. The constitution of Germany's first democracy was adopted here, which is the reason why the period is named Weimar Republic.

Another famous cultural connection to Weimar (besides the two giant German cultural figures previously mentioned – Goethe and Schiller), is the influential Bauhaus design school. Existing from 1919 to 1925 in Weimar, the school had a considerable sway on advances in art, architecture, graphic design and more! Nowadays, not only can you visit the Bauhaus Museum, but also study at Bauhaus University, which is one of two higher education institutions located in Weimar. The other study option is the University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar, which offers a variety of degree programmes in music studies.

Weimar is located between Jena and Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia; both offer different opportunities when you want to explore outside of town. But Weimar is not short of entertainment options as there are numerous bars, restaurants, parks and museums.