NextGen Engineers Scholarship Germany 2027

The NextGen Engineers Scholarship at Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar, Germany (formerly the Forecast Engineering summer course) is a funded two-week intensive course for the 2027 cycle. It is open to young scientists, bachelor and master students, and doctoral candidates in civil and structural engineering or equivalent fields. Under the Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), participants from Erasmus partner universities can have travel and accommodation costs covered by their home university, while Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar finances the course costs (except a 75 EUR social-programme contribution). The 2027 specialized courses run 14 August – 28 August 2027; the course list is published in December 2026 and registrations open in January 2027.

Key Details of the NextGen Engineers Scholarship 2027

Host institution: Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar, Germany
Programme: NextGen Engineers – Advanced Training Courses for a Sustainable Tomorrow (successor of the Forecast Engineering course, coordinated since 2010 by the Chair of Advanced Structures)
Level: Bachelor students, master students, doctoral candidates, and young scientists
Fields: Civil engineering, structural engineering, and equivalent disciplines
Course dates (2027): 14 August – 28 August 2027 (two weeks, 3 ECTS)
Language of instruction: English
Funding: Erasmus BIP support – travel and accommodation lump sum via the home university for Erasmus partner universities; course costs financed by Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar except a 75 EUR social-programme contribution
Certificate: Certificate of participation issued by the Bauhaus Summer School
Deadline: Not yet announced for 2027 – course list published December 2026; registrations open January 2027

About the Bauhaus University Germany Scholarship for NextGen Engineers

The Bauhaus University Germany scholarship for NextGen Engineers is the successor of the well-known Forecast Engineering summer course that ran for more than a decade at the Faculty of Civil Engineering. It now runs under the title “NextGen Engineers – Advanced Training Courses for a Sustainable Tomorrow” and is carried out as an Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme (BIP).

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The two-week intensive course focuses on mastering complex engineering challenges with modern tools and on aligning projects with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Course topics include polymer-modified concretes for refurbishment solutions, performance-oriented facade design with LCA and BIM tools, seismic resilience in structural design, wind engineering for long-span bridges, and sustainable innovation challenges. Participants learn state-of-the-art design, analysis and simulation methods, visit building sites and leading companies, and work in interdisciplinary groups under the guidance of international experts.

Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar has run its international summer programme for many years, welcoming up to 300 participants from around 70 nations each year across courses in art, architecture, technology, media and languages. The engineering course is enriched by excursions and a social programme that let participants experience German culture and build international networks.

Benefits of the Bauhaus University NextGen Engineers Scholarship

Travel and accommodation lump sum: if your university is an Erasmus partner of Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar, your home university’s International Office can cover travel and accommodation costs after admission
Course costs financed: Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar covers the course costs under the Erasmus BIP funding line, except a 75 EUR contribution for the social programme
Free access: students of Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar and Erasmus BIP scholarship holders attend the course free of further course fees
3 ECTS credit points after completing the two-week course (minimum 80% attendance and fulfilment of the course tasks)
Certificate of participation issued by the Bauhaus Summer School
Daily lunch at the university cafeteria (Monday to Friday), free entrance to Klassik Stiftung Weimar museums, and an accompanying programme with excursions
International networking: expert guest lectures, group projects with participants from many countries, and on-site visits to building sites and companies

Eligibility for the Bauhaus University Germany Scholarship 2027

Open to young scientists, bachelor students, master students and doctoral candidates in civil and structural engineering or any equivalent course of study
Applicants must have adequate English skills (the course is held in English)
A meaningful motivation letter is required
An abstract relating to current personal scientific activity, showing interest in or ability to enhance the project theme, is not compulsory but highly appreciated
There is no automatic right to financial support; admission and funding are decided after application
Participants must be at least 18 years old when the course starts
To receive the Erasmus BIP travel and accommodation lump sum, your home university must be an Erasmus partner university of Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar and its International Office must support your participation

How to Apply for the NextGen Engineers Course at Bauhaus University

Check the course list: the 2027 course list will be published in December 2026 on the Bauhaus Summer School website – confirm that NextGen Engineers is offered for 14-28 August 2027
Prepare your documents: a meaningful motivation letter and, if possible, an abstract of your current scientific activity (English)
Contact your home university’s International Office if you want to apply for Erasmus BIP funding for travel and accommodation; ask whether your university is an Erasmus partner and whether it will support your participation
Submit your application via the official application portal once registrations open in January 2027
Attach the Erasmus funding form together with your application if your home university supports your participation
Wait for the admission decision: a jury selects the participants; only complete applications submitted by the deadline are considered

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the NextGen Engineers scholarship at Bauhaus University Weimar?
It is a funded two-week intensive course in civil and structural engineering offered by Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar within the Bauhaus Summer School. It is the successor of the former Forecast Engineering course and is now carried out as an Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme with a focus on sustainability and the SDGs.

Who can apply for the Bauhaus University Germany scholarship?
Young scientists, bachelor and master students, and doctoral candidates in civil and structural engineering or equivalent fields, with adequate English skills. A motivation letter is required and an abstract of current scientific activity is highly appreciated.

Is the NextGen Engineers course fully funded?
Under the Erasmus BIP funding line, Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar finances the course costs except a 75 EUR social-programme contribution. If your home university is an Erasmus partner, its International Office can cover your travel and accommodation costs as a lump sum. There is no automatic right to funding – it is confirmed after admission.

What is the application deadline for the 2027 NextGen Engineers course?
The 2027 deadline has not been published yet. The official announcement states that the 2027 course list will be published in December 2026 and registrations will open in January 2027. The 2027 specialized courses run 14-28 August 2027. Check the official course page for the exact deadline once announced.

Do I need German language skills to apply?
No. The course is held in English; adequate English skills are the prerequisite. The motivation letter and abstract are submitted in English.

How many ECTS credits does the course give?
Participants earn 3 ECTS credit points after completing the two-week course, provided they attend at least 80% of the lessons and fulfil the required tasks. A certificate of participation is issued by the Bauhaus Summer School.