GATE - Gaining Agile Team Experience
Join our exclusive practice programme!
Are you looking for real-world experience while you study?
Do you want to work in international and interdisciplinary teams and tackle challenges from leading companies in the region?
GATE is your chance to boost your career, gain valuable skills, and expand your professional network.
What is GATE?
GATE is a practice program connecting students and recent graduates with attractive regional employers. In diverse teams, you will work on real tasks provided by companies and, together with your peers, develop innovative solutions for future-focused topics. Throughout the program, you’ll be supported by experienced mentors, get hands-on workshops in agile project management, and collaborate directly with industry professionals. |
October 10, 15:00 – GATE Info Session
Get all the essential information about the program and the current projects.
Location: Marienstrasse, Lecture Hall
October 15 – Application Deadline for GATE WS 2025/26
Submit your application including CV and letter of motivation via CONGENO.
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October 20 – Selection Results
You will receive an email notification about your selection and assigned project.
October 24, 14:00 - 19:00 – Team Building Workshop
Kick off your project work by getting to know your team members, combining your skills, and defining roles and agile working methods together.
Location: To be announced
October 25, 10:00 - 17:00 – Agile Project Management Workshop
Learn agile methods and principles to manage your project work more efficiently and flexibly, including hands-on exercises.
Location: To be announced
January 23, 14:00 - 16:00 – Project Completion & Poster Presentation
Present your results to companies and university representatives, make valuable contacts, and celebrate your achievements together.
Location: Campus.Office
GATE is an exclusive program for high-achieving and motivated students. Participation is limited and based on a selection process. Academic performance, project suitability, and strong motivation are important criteria for selection.
For international applicants, German language skills are not mandatory, but having them significantly improves your chances of being selected. Good German skills facilitate collaboration with German companies and are therefore highly valued.
For German applicants, good English skills are essential, as teamwork takes place in an international environment.
Please apply via the CONGENO portal. Submit a motivation letter and your CV. Describe your skills and, if applicable, any experience you have in the relevant project area. If you are interested in multiple projects, please indicate your priorities (1, 2, 3).
Your Benefits at a Glance
→ Practical experience: You will work on authentic company projects and gain experience that goes far beyond your studies.
→ Agile, interdisciplinary teams: You will be part of a dynamic group of 4-6 students from a wide range of disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
→ Skills development: You will strengthen your abilities in project management, communication, teamwork and creativity.
→ Networking: You establish contacts with regional employers at an early stage and can convince potential employers of your commitment.
→ Career advantage: You enrich your CV with relevant practical experience and demonstrate initiative for future applications.
→ Flexible commitment: The programme runs for 3.5 months alongside your studies with a total effort of approx. 70 hours (including workshops and project work).
→ Bilingualism: The projects are carried out in German and English - an ideal opportunity to develop your language and technical skills!
Interested? Sign up for project updates!
We are currently in discussions with companies and finalizing exciting project tasks for the upcoming GATE cycle. The specific projects will be published by the end of September, and the official application period will start at the beginning of October.
Secure your spot on the interest list – without any obligation at CongenoCampus Portal.