Every degree program participates in the defined accreditation cycle. But the quality management system itself is also subject to a regular external evaluation procedure.

Overall responsibility for the reaccreditation process lies with the Executive Board and the Vice President for Teaching and studying. They are supported by university management, the departments and central institutes, and the central university administration.

The Division for Academic Affairs, especially the Quality Management Office, acts in a supportive and advisory role.

The current system reaccreditation process is being supervised by the Accreditation, Certification, and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN). The accreditation decision rests with the German Accreditation Council Foundation.