Tongji University is one of China‘s most significant state universities. It counts among the first »211« universities and received the distinction of exceptional as a »985« university. The partnership between Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and Tongji University has been ongoing since the 1990s. The intensive exchange has manifested itself into three double-degree programmes: »Advanced Urbanism«, a degree programme of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, »Integrated International Media Art and Design Studies«, a course of study in the Faculty of Media, and the new programme »MediaArchitecture – Interactions and Interfaces for Digital Environments« – a programme of study of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism and the Faculty of Media. The tradition of the Bauhaus receives particular attention in Shanghai; the first Bauhaus building in China, designed by Wen Yuan Lou, is located on the Tongji University campus.
Selected Activities
Study Stays in Shanghai | Urbanism
»During my studies and an internship in Shanghai, I was able to produce the short documentary film, This is Pan Tao, about the first urban garden plot in Shanghai, which was shown at the MiNi Film Festival in Shanghai and at the Backup Film Festival 2014 in Weimar. The timeliness of the topic — to be part of the food-production chain by growing your own vegetables in your own garden — now has greater significance in China. Among other reasons, due to the high level of air pollution in the cities, young middle class families are looking for a place in nature for the weekend — a garden plot.« – Silvan Hagenbrock, 2013/2014
Study Stays in Weimar | Media Art & Design
»I came to Weimar in October 2014. Weimar is a small and beautiful town. Life there is calm and easy to adapt to. The semester at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar has become an unforgettable part of my life. I worked on projects with students from different cultural backgrounds, which taught me to take on new perspectives. Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is an open and free platform for students where they cannot only acquire knowledge but also feel free to express their opinions. Working in that open and friendly atmosphere I have come to feel more confident of myself. The six-month experience in Weimar is very precious to me. My horizon has broadened a lot and I know better who I am« – Juan Cao, 2014/2015