One example is the intensive German language course set up to serve the specific needs of the students coming from Stuttgart's partner universities. Apart from the students who spend only a limited amount of thime in Stuttgart, those who aim to graduate with a German degree play an important role at the University of Stuttgart. Currently about 2,700 students from all over the world are enrolled. As far as the shaping of international relations is concerned, the university takes its role very seriously. In the future it will try to intensify those scientifically motivated contacts that both sides can profit from.
Many former students return to the university as visiting professors.
Joint research projects in individual institutes often lead to continuing partnerships between the universities at large. The International Center of the University of Stuttgart, situated in the vicinity of the Vaihingen campus, offers a forum for cantacts and discussion. An exhibit in the entrace hall of the house documents important milestones in the history of the university. International relations of the university.