Statements

„The focus of our work is outwardly oriented from the very start. We don’t belong to any particular scene, rather (…) we are part of the international art scene with Weimar as our base. We do our work throughout the world from right here.”

Liz Bachhuber, professor in the Faculty of Art and Design

„Bauhaus is one of the greatest experiences in my life.“

Quote from an anonymous student survey in 2010

“At the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, being international is not something they have to do, it’s something they deeply want to do – we all clearly felt that today. Students, professors, employees – everyone supports and identifies with internationalisation. And this commitment radiates far beyond Weimar.”

Dr. Max G. Huber, vice president of the DAAD and chairman of the jury, announcing the winner of the award

„Clearly, art and design have to be negotiated in a global context nowadays and our students measure themselves against this benchmark here. The ERASMUS exchange programmes play an important role in this, as well as joint exhibitions and international festivals, at which our students and graduates successfully participate on a regular basis.”

Prof. Herbert Wentscher, Faculty of Art and Design

“Weimar – non-stop inspiration through its mix of classicism and modernity.”

Jin Cheng, student from China in the “Media Management” master’s degree programme, Faculty of Media

„The most important aspect of the Gropius Professorship is not merely the short-lived experience of working as a guest professor – which though exciting, is over after one or two semesters – but rather having the opportunity […] to gain four years of experience. You come here as a guest and leave, so to speak, as a member of the Bauhaus family.”

Prof. Marco de Michelis, Universitá luav di Venezia, Venice (Italy)

„The knowledge and experience I gained during my interdisciplinary programme and cultural exchange in Buffalo have accompanied me throughout my studies and are now having an enriching effect my master’s thesis.”

Katja Knecht, student in the „Media Architecture" master’s degree programme

„The educational sector in Ethiopia is expanding at a rapid rate and the surge of university applicants is enormous. Many young Ethiopians want to be educated and intensively look for opportunities abroad – Germany included. This is where the GIZ sees great potential and therefore, aims to establish cooperative ventures and exchange know-how.”

Jörn Schultz (GIZ consultant for the “icebauhaus” network centre at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar)