Model Projects

Traineeship programme

The traineeship programme "Model Projects" offers an exceptional cross-border experience during the third semester of the Masters programme.


With placements offered worldwide, the programme allows students to participate in advanced and interdisciplinary projects related to urban issues. These projects are offered by our distinguished partners in the private and public sectors as well as institutions of applied research.

Encouraging an international transfer of knowledge, "best practice" projects are presented at the annual International Model Project Forum in Weimar. This conference contributes to a deeper understanding of diverse challenges faced by current urban practices. What are the driving forces behind new projects? What are the chances and visionary perspectives of today’s projects for tomorrow’'s cities? And what specific requirements are articulated by urbanists in their concepts compared to other actors in the field?

In preparation of these collaborations, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and our Model Project partners agree on conditions, the observance of which is intended to ensure a successful collaboration and a rewarding experience of the Model Project for all parties involved. The following guidelines provide information on what is expected of students as well as what students can expect from their Model Project partners. 

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More on the guidelines regulating our Model Project traineeship programme. 

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Poster "15th International Model Project Forum"

Our annual International Model Project Forum is instrumental in furthering the transfer of knowledge within the disciplines comprising European Urban Studies.

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The Institute for European Urban Studies maintains close contact to outstanding stakeholders in the field of urban studies - allowing us to provide our students of European Urban Studies with exlusive professional experience.

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Become our partner for our Model Project in the Masters programme European Urban Studies (M.Sc.) - and part of a global network of experts. 

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