Collaboration and Connectivity: The Cornerstones of Our Success
Our department is networked regionally, nationally and internationally. A network of partners from industry, development cooperation, research and business has been established through memberships, cooperation agreements and staff initiatives. The university is networked with universities worldwide through ERASMUS and bilateral agreements. The networking profile is utilised in a number of ways: for example, to initiate Master's theses, visits on excursions, for joint projects and invitations to events, such as the annual graduation ceremony.
The DAAD is the world's largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and academics.
Since it was founded in 1925, the DAAD has supported around 3 million academics in Germany and abroad. As an association, it is supported by the German universities and student bodies. The DAAD promotes the internationalisation of German universities, strengthens German studies and the German language abroad, supports countries in the Global South in establishing efficient universities and advises on education, foreign science and development policy.
The budget comes mainly from federal funds from various ministries, in particular the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the European Union, the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation as well as from companies, organisations and foreign governments. A network of field offices, information centres, and information points maintains contact with partner countries on all continents and provides advice on site.
Our Sustainable Energy & Development (SEDev) program is an integral part of the German Association of Postgraduate Programs (AGEP) with Special Relevance to Developing Countries. AGEP facilitates connections among universities, prospective students, and various stakeholders from science, politics, administration, business, and civil society. Through collaborative efforts and additional initiatives, AGEP plays a crucial role in bolstering the global recognition of German educational programs.
With a diverse portfolio spanning over 50 German postgraduate programs, AGEP encompasses disciplines ranging from natural and engineering sciences to regional studies, environmental studies, agricultural sciences, as well as social, economic sciences, and human medicine. Despite their varied focuses, these programs share a common goal: fostering sustainable development in participants' home countries and nurturing students as catalysts for change aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
