Sprachkurs
English
Arts & Design
Urban Heat Islands (UHI): Understanding the Context of Climatic, Cultural and Physical Conditions in Urban Environments
Language Course
About the Program
Discover the various aspects of the built environment and Urban Heat Islands and learn how to develop more resilient cities! In this two-week intensive course, you will get a deep insight into the subject of “urban heat” and get the opportunity to develop GIS skills. You will learn about the relation between human-made and natural factors on the built environment, how responsive planning and design strategies can serve for mitigation, and how practical design solutions can be created that respond to urban heat in a spatial, cultural, and social context. During the course, you will also be acquainted with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in order to map heat islands for different case studies, interpret and discuss those data with experts and leverage your own experience of perceiving urban heat into a scientific context. Acquire an interdisciplinary and transcultural perspective on the urban heat island effect and develop an integrated design approach to reduce urban heat: looking at urban heat in a holistic way, participants will understand urban heat islands from the micro-level to the macro-level; from open space and building-scale to the urban context on the neighbourhood, city and regional scale. The course also introduces impact and vulnerability caused through urban heat, presents preventive or adaptive measures, and shows how their implementation also depends on cultural values and lifestyles. At the end, participants will develop an integrated design proposal that supports climate-sensitive solutions to reduce heat for their selected study case. Lectures, discussions and two site visits in Weimar will take place in the morning and GIS training in the afternoon. The city of Cairo will serve as a main study case along the course.
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Discover the various aspects of the built environment and Urban Heat Islands and learn how to develop more resilient cities! In this two-week intensive course, you will get a deep insight into the subject of “urban heat” and get the opportunity to develop GIS skills. You will learn about the relation between human-made and natural factors on the built environment, how responsive planning and design strategies can serve for mitigation, and how practical design solutions can be created that respond to urban heat in a spatial, cultural, and social context. During the course, you will also be acquainted with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in order to map heat islands for different case studies, interpret and discuss those data with experts and leverage your own experience of perceiving urban heat into a scientific context. Acquire an interdisciplinary and transcultural perspective on the urban heat island effect and develop an integrated design approach to reduce urban heat: looking at urban heat in a holistic way, participants will understand urban heat islands from the micro-level to the macro-level; from open space and building-scale to the urban context on the neighbourhood, city and regional scale. The course also introduces impact and vulnerability caused through urban heat, presents preventive or adaptive measures, and shows how their implementation also depends on cultural values and lifestyles. At the end, participants will develop an integrated design proposal that supports climate-sensitive solutions to reduce heat for their selected study case. Lectures, discussions and two site visits in Weimar will take place in the morning and GIS training in the afternoon. The city of Cairo will serve as a main study case along the course.
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How do I apply to Urban Heat Islands (UHI): Understanding the Context of Climatic, Cultural and Physical Conditions in Urban Environments at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Urban Heat Islands (UHI): Understanding the Context of Climatic, Cultural and Physical Conditions in Urban Environments at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Is Urban Heat Islands (UHI): Understanding the Context of Climatic, Cultural and Physical Conditions in Urban Environments at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar taught in German or English? ▼
This Sprachkurs programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Urban Heat Islands (UHI): Understanding the Context of Climatic, Cultural and Physical Conditions in Urban Environments programme cost? ▼
750 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Urban Heat Islands (UHI): Understanding the Context of Climatic, Cultural and Physical Conditions in Urban Environments at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Urban Heat Islands (UHI): Understanding the Context of Climatic, Cultural and Physical Conditions in Urban Environments? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Bauhaus-Universität Weimar — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.