BauhausUniversität

The Bauhaus University Weimar, officially known as Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, is a public university located in Weimar, Germany. Its origins trace back to the founding of the Großherzogliche Sächsische Kunstschule (Grand Ducal Saxon School of Arts) in 1860. However, its most significant transformation came in 1919 when it was reorganized as the Staatliches Bauhaus, commonly referred to as the Bauhaus, under the direction of Walter Gropius. This influential art and design school aimed to unite art, craft, and technology, and its pedagogical approach and design philosophy had a profound global impact.

Following its relocation and eventual closure by the Nazi regime in 1933, the institution in Weimar continued its academic activities under different names. In 1996, it was officially renamed Bauhaus-Universität Weimar to acknowledge its historical connection to the original Bauhaus movement. Today, the university maintains a strong focus on art, architecture, design, and media. It comprises four faculties: Architecture and Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Art and Design, and Media. The university is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration between different fields of study. It continues to uphold the spirit of innovation and experimentalism associated with its Bauhaus heritage, attracting students and researchers from around the world.