It’s finally that time again: The Campus Dessau is opening its doors! On Friday, July 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Anhalt University of Applied Sciences invites you to explore, participate, and get to know the campus. On Friday, visitors can look forward to three events: the Campus Festival, the Open House of the Department of Architecture, Facility Management and Geoinformation, and the Dessau Design Show hosted by the Department of Design. On Saturday, the Department of Design will once again open its doors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., inviting visitors to enjoy additional exhibitions, presentations, and insights.
The event will showcase current student work from all degree programs at the campus location. In addition, visitors will get a behind-the-scenes look at workshops and labs, participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy refreshments. On Friday, there will even be a quiz rally across the campus, with a prize for the winner.
Open House at the Department of Architecture, Facility Management and Geoinformation
The Department of Architecture, Facility Management and Geoinformation will showcase student work through various exhibitions, presentations, and installations. In addition, informative lectures on the degree programs in Architecture, Real Estate and Construction Management, Sustainable Urban Development, Sustainable Management of Built Environment, Surveying and Geoinformatics will be offered, along with campus tours. Concrete canoes created as part of a project will be on display in front of Building 05. International students will enrich the program with the Creativmarkt on Bauhausstraße. In Building 08, visitors can view current architectural designs, marvel at “Architecture on the Smallest Scale,” build miniature models of notable buildings, or take a break at “Café 10/23” and watch the students go about their business. In addition, the Saxony-Anhalt Chamber of Architects will provide information on labs and career entry. The “Expo-Wurm” (Building E - Dessau) will showcase work in Monument Preservation Management. The Design Department invites visitors to Building 15 for drawing exhibitions.
The Open House offers a unique opportunity to tour the university, its buildings, studios, and workshops—including the exhibitions—to experience campus life firsthand, and to engage in conversation with instructors and students.
Campus Festival at Seminarplatz
The Campus Festival opens on Friday at 1:00 p.m. The campus, stretching from Seminarplatz to Bauhaus (Building 10 - Dessau), will be transformed into a hub of information, fun, and celebration. Live music from student bands and DJs, as well as workshops, events, and activities, will provide entertainment. Guided tours of the campus will showcase the studios, labs, and workshops. A wide variety of culinary delights will be available. Students and graduates from many countries around the world will celebrate the successful completion of their semester or degree, attracting numerous family members and friends to the city.
Dessau Design Show at the Department of Design
The Dessau Design Show will be open on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., showcasing current project results and final projects from the bachelor’s degree programs and master's degree programs. In addition to exhibitions and presentations, a design shop, and tours of workshops and labs, there will be a variety of hands-on activities. Portfolio consultations for prospective students will also be offered again. Students and instructors from the Department of Design look forward to presenting their work and methods and engaging in conversation with interested visitors.
The Dean of the Department of Architecture, Facility Management and Geoinformation, Professor Vesta Nele Zareh, and the Dean of the Department of Design, Professor Brigitte Hartwig, extend a warm invitation on behalf of everyone involved.
