It is a member of the Germany's Studentenwerk, and currently it is the second largest student administration in Baden-Württemberg.
It currently operates 10 canteens, 7 cafeterias and the restaurant Haus zur Lieben Hand.
These functions are principally implemented through the following areas, measures and facilities: The Studierendenwerk also assumes the task of processing BAföG (German student finance) applications.
It serves as a student ID, and is also used as a means of access to the facilities of the colleges.
This pay is lower than the public services wage agreement of the region, according to which the employees of the Studierendenwerk itself are paid.