This area of responsibility includes advising the Rectorate and the faculties on international topics, establishing and expanding university cooperation and international networks, acquiring third-party funding for the implementation of international cooperation projects, implementing mobility programmes, advising and supporting academics, alumni, graduates and students, developing programmes regarding 'Internationlization at Home' as well as establishing admission and enrolment procedures for international students and implententing a wide range of 'German as a Foreign Language' courses.