FAQ

1. Which courses are offered by the Bauhaus Spring School?

• The Bauhaus Spring School offers a diverse & annually changing programme of specialized courses.
• Get an overview on this year's courses: course overview!

2. Who can take part in the Bauhaus Spring School?

• Student from the Erasmus partner universities and students from Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

• There are a limited number of places for external students

3. How much is the course fee?

• Participation in Spring School is covered for the nominated students from the partner universities through the Erasmus Blended Intensive Programmes scholarship.

• Participation for external students costs 300 €.

4. How and where can I register/apply for a course?

The course registration takes place directly on the course page.
You can access the courses via the course overview here.

5. When is the registration/application deadline?

• Deadline for 2025 is November 3rd, 2024

6. How can I apply for a BIP scholarship?

The scholarship application and course application are made at the same time. Please submit a nomination letter from your home university together with your application. After you have received the acceptance letter for the course, please contact your home universitiy regarding the next steps. 

7. What does the scholarship include?

• Scholarship amounts vary. The scholarship covers travel expenses, course fees and residence. For the exact amount, please contact your home university. 

8. When can I cash out my scholarship?

• The payment is processed via the home university.

9. How long does a course take place?

• The online phase depends on the course you choose. Further information can be found on the individual course-pages. The in-class phase will take place 27/02 - 08/03/2025 and is the same for every course. 

10. Will I receive a certificate?

• Yes: You will receive a certificate upon successful participation. You will find the conditions in the respective course description.
• in case of doubt, please ask your teacher at the beginning of the course which requirements must be met.

11. Will I get credit points (ECTS) for attending a course?

• Yes, 3 ECTS

12. Will I get a grade?

• No, not automatically. However, it is possible. If you would like to receive a grade, you must discuss this with your teacher at the beginning of the course.

13. Who is the contact person during the course time?

• During the whole course you will be supervised by at least one lecturer.
• And of course you can always contact the Spring School Team - we will be happy to help you with questions of any kind!

14. Where can I get information about free time activities?

• Our social programme will be published on our website before your stay in Weimar. 

15. Will I have access to sports facilities?

• There is a swimming pool in Weimar and numerous beautiful parks that invite you to go jogging. You can also find outdoor trim trails in Weimar.

16. Are there any extra costs for the leisure activities?

• Participation in the Spring School-social program is included in the Service Package, which can be booked for €60.
• In addition, you will get a museum pass with which you can visit all museums and houses of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar for free.

17. How can I explore Weimar?

• Weimar is a small city - which means that many things can be easily reached by foot.
• In case you don't want to walk: you can use the city buses in Weimar for free with your participant ID. Here you can find details on network and timetable: bus timetables.
• And if you neither want to walk nor take the bus: you can rent a bike at the bicycle rental Grüne Liga for a resonable price. 

18. What is the weather like in Weimar (Thuringia) in March?

• In one word: unpredictable! Usually, it varies between 2-15°C, but anything is possible. Please preapre yourself also for rain and even snow. 

19. How much pocket money will I need for the duration of the course?

• This is difficult to estimate, as individual needs vary. In comparison to other German cities, life in Weimar is quite affordable. For orientation purposes, you can find an overview of the average cost of living here: Cost of living in Weimar.