Opening hours of the buildings during the lecture period including examination period
(2 weeks after the lecture period)
| Buildings | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Library | Mon–Fri | 08.00 – 21.00 |
| Saturday | 10.00 – 17.30 | |
Self-Study Centre | Mon–Fri | 07.00 – 21.45 |
| Saturday | 08.00 – 17.00 | |
| All other buildings | Mon–Fri | 07.00 – 20.30 |
Regular opening hours 12 University, State and Public Library, 31 quiet room (31.118), 44 Self-Study Centre | Saturday | 08.00 – 17.00 |
| All other buildings | Saturday | closed and will only be opened for courses which are booked via the university’s organisational system (horstl) or upon application |
The university is closed on Sundays.
In principle, courses may also take place in the evenings and at weekends.
Opening times of the buildings during the lecture-free period
| Buildings | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Library | Mon–Fri | 08.00 – 21.00 |
| Saturday | 10.00 – 17.30 | |
Self-Study Centre | Mon–Fri | 07.00 – 18.00 |
| Saturday | 08.00 – 17.00 | |
| All other buildings | Mon–Fri | 07.00 - 18.00 |
Open as usual 12 University, State and Public Library, 31 quiet room (31.118), 44 Self-Study Centre | Saturday | 08.00 – 17.00 |
| All other buildings | Saturday | closed and will only be opened for courses which are booked via the university’s organisational system (horstl) or upon application |
The university is closed on Sundays.
Special arrangements for building opening hours during the summer
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 August to 29 August 2026 |
| 2027 | 7 August to 28 August 2027 |
| 2028 | 5 August to 26 August 2028 |
On these dates, the following opening times apply
| Building | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Library | Mon–Fri | 09.00 – 18.00 |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| All buildings | Mon–Fri | 07.00 – 18.00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
Room bookings must be made for all on-campus weekends as part of the part-time (degree) online study programmes.
Opening hours of the University, State and City Library at Heinrich-von-Bibra-Platz 12
Lending, interlibrary loan, reading room
| Weekday | Time of day |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30 - 17.00 |
| Tuesday | 9.30 - 18.00 |
| Wednesday | 9.30 - 17.00 |
| Thursday 9.30 - 17.00 | 9.30 - 17.00 |
| Friday | 9.30 - 18.00 |
| Saturday | 9.30 - 12.30 |
Display collection
| Day of the week | Time of day |
|---|---|
| Mon - Thu 09.30 - 16.00 | 09.30 - 16.00 |
| Friday | 09.30 - 15.00 |
The opening hours listed apply to the current semester.
During the semester break, opening hours are shortened and some facilities are closed. Please check the notice boards and the closing times.
Opening hours in the semester
| Day | Opening hours | Meal service | Time of day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 07.00 - 21.00 | Lunch time | 11.15 - 14.00 |
| Limited offer | 14.00 - 16.00 | ||
| Evening meal | 17.00 - 20.00 | ||
| Counter sales | 07.30 - 17.00 | ||
| Food trailer | 12.00 - 14.30 | ||
| Saturday | 10.00 - 15.00 | lunch | 12.00 - 14.00 |
Opening hours during the lecture-free period
| day | Opening hours | Food distribution | Time of day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 09.00 - 16.00 | Lunch time | 12.00 - 13.30 |
| Sat. | 10.00 - 15.00 | closed | - |
The canteen is closed on public holidays!
The canteen is also closed on Shrove Monday!