With regard to the education the emphasis is on pure sciences. It is a kind of polytechnic school that offers courses in the areas of engineering, business administration, design, and social welfare. Typically, the course of studies is short, strictly organised, and vocationally oriented. Nevertheless, this is possible in some other countries, e.g. in the United Kingdom. Although the emphasis at the FH is on teaching, research is also done there.
Special attention is, however, given to applied research and technological development.
The DFG supports research projects in every discipline, especially within basic and applied research as pursued in the universities and technical academies. Particular attention is given to promoting oncoming generations of researchers. In addition, it advises parliaments and public authorities on scientific matters. On an international level, the DFG has taken over the responsibility of representing German science in international organisations. The society promotes basic research in selected areas of natural, human, and social sciences.