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.
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. |
11. March 2026, 3 p.m. | GATE Info Session
Get all the essential information about the programme and the current projects.
Location: ONLINE
27. March 2026 | Application Deadline for GATE in Summer Semester 2026
Submit your application including CV and letter of motivation via CONGENO.
08. April 2026 | Selection Results
You will receive an email notification about your selection and assigned project.
17. April 2026, 2 – 7 p.m. &
18. April 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Workshop Agile Projektmanagement & Teambuilding
Kick off your GATE project as a strong team: Learn agile methods, define roles and agree on working practices. Mandatory workshop – missing either day means exclusion from the programme.
Location: IBZ, Belvederer Allee 21, 99425 Weimar
20.-24. April 2026 | Project Clarification Meeting at your Company
First team meeting (90min) with your company project supervisor, accompanied by the GATE programme coordinator. Agree on tasks, goals and collaboration mode and tools.
Location: on site at your company
April - Juli 2026 | Project Work with Regular Review Meetings
Work on your challenge as a team and meet your company supervisor 2x/month for 90-min reviews.
Ort: Online or in-person by agreement
29.Mai 2026, 5-6:30 p.m. | Mid-term Meeting
Practise your project pitch, receive and give peer feedback, and learn from how other teams tackle their GATE challenge.
Location: ONLINE
03. July 2026, 5–7 p.m. | Closing Ceremony & Poster Presentation
Present your results to companies and university representatives, make valuable contacts, and celebrate your achievements together.
Location: Bauhaussstr. 11, Room A and Foyer
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).
→ 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!
Sign up for more information, updates and deadlines to the GATE mailing list at CongenoCampus Portal.
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