Dates and deadlines

Application deadlines

For the summer semester 2026

Artistic degree programs (B.Mus., M.Mus., concert exam): 01.10.- 03.11.2025

Thuringian Opera Studio (WS 2026/2027): 01.10. - 30.11.2025                                                  

Attention:  No applications for Flute, Harp, French horn, Trombone, Electrical Guitar; Orchestra conducting

Study programs for the music teaching profession (state examination; B.Ed., M.Ed.): 01.10. - 03.11.2025

Cultural Management (M.A.): 01.10.2025 - 15.01.2026

Musicology (B.A. and M.A.) and Intercultural Music and Event Management (B.A.):
01.10.2025 - 15.01.2026

Attention: Music Practice (B.A. supplementary subject, M.A. profile): 01.10. - 03.11.2025

For the winter semester 2026/27

Artistic study programs (B.Mus., M.Mus., diploma, concert exam): 16.02.-16.03.2026

Thuringian Opera Studio: 01.10.- 30.11.2025                                        

Study programs for the teaching profession music (state examination; B.Ed.; M.Ed.): 16.02.-16.03.2026

Cultural Management (M.A.): 16.02.- 30.06.2026

Musicology (B.A. and M.A.) and Intercultural Music and Event Management (B.A. supplementary subject): 16.02.- 30.06.2026

Attention: Music Practice (B.A. supplementary subject, M.A. profile): 16.02.- 16.03.2026

Non-binding test

After making an appointment, it is possible to take an aptitude test in the main subject without obligation (informational audition, audition). Registration, which is not bound to specific deadlines, takes place in the secretariats of the departments.

Auditions / Entrance exams

For the summer semester 2026

Attention: No auditions for  - Harp, Flute, French horn, Trombone, Electrical Guitar, Orchestra conducting

Artistic programmes (B.Mus., M.Mus.) as well as music teaching (B.Ed., M.Ed., Staatsexamen): 14 - 18 January, 2026

Concert exams (subject examination board): until 22 January, 2026, 2 p.m.

Concert exams (Interdisciplinary Commission): 23 January, 2026

Musicology (B.A. core subject): without qualifying examination

Thuringian Opera Studio (WS 2026/2027): 26 February 2026

For the winter semester 2026/27

Artistic degree programs (B.Mus., M.Mus., Diploma in Church Music), Teacher Training in Music (B.Ed., M.Ed., State Examination) and Music Practice (B.A. Supplementary Subject or M.A. Profile): 29 May - 04 June 2026

Concert exam (subject examination board): until 04 June 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Concert exam (university-wide examination board): 05 June 2026

Musicology (B.A. core subject): without aptitude test

Thurinianr Opera Studio (WS 2026/2027): 26 February 2026

Study and teaching

Winter semester 2025/26

Semester period 01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

Start of lessons: 08.10.2025 | Musicology: 13.10.2025

End of classes: 10.02.2026 | Musicology: 13.02.2026

Registration for courses via Moodle from: 08.09.2025

Re-registration period for summer semester 2026: 02.01.-19.01.2026

Grace period with late fee: 20.01.-27.01.2026

Examination period: 11.02.- 27.02.2026

Registration for the concert exam in summer semester 2026: 01.01. - 31.01.2026

Application deadline Examination Committee: 06.10.; 03.11.; 01.12.2025; 12.01.; 09.02.2026

Summer semester 2026

Semester period 01.04. - 30.09.2026

Start of the course: 08.04.2026

End of the course: 14.07.2026

Registration for courses via Moodle from: 09.03.2026

Re-registration period for WS 2026/27: 01.06.-16.06.2026

Grace period with late fee: 17.06.-23.06.2026

Examination period: 15.07.-28.07.2026

Registration for the concert exam in WS 2026/27: 01.06. - 30.06.2026

Application deadline for the Examination Board: 13.04.; 18.05.; 15.06.2026

Central dates and events

Winter semester 2025/26

Welcome day for new students (ASA): 06.10.2025

Welcome day in the institutes and faculties: 07.10.2025

Matriculation ceremony: 13.10.2025

Graduate farewell ceremony: 27.02.2026
 

Days without lessons:

Day of German Unity: 03.10.2025

Reformation Day: 31.10.2025

Christmas/ New Year: 22.12.2025 -04.01.2026

Summer semester 2026

Welcome day for new students (ASA): 07.04.2026

Welcome day in the institutes and faculties: 08.04.2026

Matriculation ceremony: 13.04.2026

Dies Academicus: 24.06.2026

Weimar Master Classes: 24.07. - 08.08.2026


Days without lessons:

Good Friday: 03.04.2026

Easter Monday: 06.04.2026

May Day: 01.05.2026

Ascension Day: 14.05.2026

Whit Monday: 25.05.2026

World Children's Day: 20.09.2026

Academic year framework plan

  • University
  • Applying
  • Studying
  • Working
  • Giving
  • Visiting
  • Reporting