Dates and deadlines

Application deadlines

For the summer semester 2027

Artistic degree programs (B.Mus., M.Mus., concert exam): 01.10.- 02.11.2026

Thuringian Opera Studio (WS 2026/2027): 01.10. - 30.11.2026                                                  

Attention:  No applications for 

Study programs for the music teaching profession (state examination; B.Ed., M.Ed.): 01.10. - 02.11.2026

Cultural Management (M.A.): 01.10.2025 - 15.01.2027

Musicology (B.A. and M.A.) and Intercultural Music and Event Management (B.A.):
01.10.2026 - 15.01.2027

Attention: Music Practice (B.A. supplementary subject, M.A. profile): 01.10. - 02.11.2026

For the winter semester 2027/28

Artistic study programs (B.Mus., M.Mus., diploma, concert exam): 15.02.-15.03.2027

Thuringian Opera Studio: 01.10.- 30.11.2026                                        

ATTENTION: No applications for all instruments of Early Music (B.Mus. and M.Mus.) 

Study programs for the teaching profession music (state examination; B.Ed.; M.Ed.): 15.02.-15.03.2027

Cultural Management (M.A.): 15.02.- 30.06.2027

Musicology (B.A. and M.A.) and Intercultural Music and Event Management (B.A. supplementary subject): 15.02.- 30.06.2027

Attention: Music Practice (B.A. supplementary subject, M.A. profile): 15.02.- 15.03.2027

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 2027

Attention: No auditions for  - 

Artistic programmes (B.Mus., M.Mus.) as well as music teaching (B.Ed., M.Ed., Staatsexamen): 13 - 17 January, 2027

Concert exams (subject examination board): until 21 January, 2027, 2 p.m.

Concert exams (Interdisciplinary Commission): 22 January, 2027

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

Thuringian Opera Studio (WS 2027/2028): February 2027

For the winter semester 2027/28

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): 28 May - 03 June 2027

Concert exam (subject examination board): until 03 June 2027, 2:00 p.m.

Concert exam (university-wide examination board): 04 June 2026

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

Thurinianr Opera Studio (WS 2027/2028): February 2027

Study and teaching

Winter semester 2026/2027

Semester period 01.10.2026 - 31.03.2027

Start of lessons: 05.10.2026 | Musicology: 12.10.2026

End of classes: 05.02.2027 | Musicology: 12.02.2027

Registration for courses via Campus portal: 15.08 - 15.09.2026

Registration for courses via Moodle: 31.08. - 16.10.2026

Re-registration period for summer semester 2027: 04.01. - 18.01.2027

Grace period with late fee: 19.01. - 26.01.2027

Examination period: 08.02. - 26.02.2027

Registration for the concert exam in summer semester 2027: 01.01. - 31.01.2027

Application deadline Examination Committee: 05.10.; 02.11.; 30.11.2026; 11.01.; 08.02.2027

Summer semester 2027

Semester period 01.04. - 30.09.2027

Start of the course: 07.04.2027

End of the course: 13.07.2027

Registration for courses via Moodle from: 09.02. - 15.03.2027

Re-registration period for WS 2026/27: 01.06.-15.06.2027

Grace period with late fee: 16.06.-23.06.2027

Examination period: 14.07.-27.07.2027

Registration for the concert exam in WS 2026/27: 01.06. - 30.06.2027

Application deadline for the Examination Board: 05.04.; 17.05.; 14.06.2027

Central dates and events

Winter semester 2026/27

Welcome day for new students (ASA): 01.10.2026

Welcome day in the institutes and faculties: 02.10.2026

Matriculation ceremony: 12.10.2026

Graduate farewell ceremony: 26.02.2027
 

Days without lessons:

Day of German Unity: 03.10.2026

Reformation Day: 31.10.2026

Christmas/ New Year: 21.12.2026 -03.01.2027

Summer semester 2027

Welcome day for new students (ASA): 05.04.2027

Welcome day in the institutes and faculties: 06.04.2027

Matriculation ceremony: 12.04.2027

Dies Academicus: 24.06.2027

Weimar Master Classes: 23.07. - 07.08.2027


Days without lessons:

Good Friday: 26.03.2027

Easter Monday: 29.03.2027

May Day: 01.05.2027

Ascension Day: 06.05.2027

Whit Monday: 17.05.2027

World Children's Day: 20.09.2027

Academic year framework plan

Opening and closing times of the buildings

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