As an internationally oriented research-intensive university, the University of Tübingen engages with its international partner institutions at several levels. Some strategically important collaborations that encompass research cooperation across several faculties and research focus areas are pursued at the institutional level. Partner institutions that cooperate closely with a specific Faculty, form another important pillar of international cooperation. Last but not least, the University also supports its academics in their individual cooperation.
The University has traditionally had a wide range of partners in the area of student exchange.