According to its statutes, the cooperative promotes the "intercultural, dialogue-oriented and democratically constituted cohabitation students and young scientists from around the world".

Preserving the Studentendorf both as national and cultural monument, and as a meeting place, is therefore of particular concern to the co-operative.

The foundation of the company was initiated by residents opposed to the Senate of Berlin's plan to demolish the buildings.

In 2009 the property was sold to the Swiss Pension Foundation CoOpera Sammelstiftung PUK, with whom a 99-year ground lease was agreed.

Since then, the company has focused on the operation and renewal of the Studentendorf, as well as on the development of additional living space for students.