Supervision of university cooperation

Supervision of partner universities

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar maintains partnerships with around 250 universities worldwide. Most of these collaborations, which enable international and intercultural exchange for all university members, were initiated by our researchers and lecturers.

The professional interest of our researchers and/or lecturers is the prerequisite for establishing a partnership. This also includes coordinated academic and administrative support.

While the International Relations Department creates the administrative conditions for the implementation of the partnership, the supervisors are responsible for the academic aspects of maintaining the partnership.

Tasks of the supervisor

Each contractually formalised partnership is assigned a supervisor from the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, who ideally fulfils the following tasks:

Knowledge of the partner university's study orientation and content
Review of the application documents and academic selection of students for the exchange place(s)
Contact person for the International Office for contract design and changes, etc.
Travelling to the partner university to foster cooperation
Reception of guests from the partner university (especially lecturers)
Reception of guests from the partner university (especially lecturers)
Support in the selection of courses at the partner university (in coordination with the academic counselling) (if necessary, help with the preparation of the "Learning Agreement")
Supporting students in the recognition of their achievements abroad (in cooperation with the relevant examination office)

Have you taken over a partner university from a colleague?

The best way to get to know the partner university is to visit it. Use the opportunity to get support from the International Office about funding options. We look forward to meeting you!

Tasks of the International Office

The International Office ensures the smooth running of the study abroad programme for students. This includes the following tasks, a.o.:

initiating, drafting and maintaining contracts based on the needs of the individuals and universities involved
contract negotiations with partner universities
Supervision of exchange students
- Organisation and implementation of application procedures
- Processing and carrying out nominations
- Coordination and communication with the faculties (especially International Counsellors)
- Support with the organisation of studies
- Preparation and processing of ERASMUS documents
- for students of the Bauhaus-Universität (outgoing):
  - Advice on financing possibilities Awarding of scholarships in the ERASMUS and PROMOS programme
- for international exchange students (incoming):
  - Organisation of a non-subject-related welcome programme (e.g. German course, excursions, introduction to the structures of the Bauhaus Universität Weimar)