The Vice President for Studies and International Relations and the International Office are responsible for developing the internationalisation strategy of Schmalkalden University and, in doing so, cooperate closely with the internationalisation coordinators of the five faculties. The central steering body in the field of international relations is the International Relations Commission ("IB-Kommission"). It is headed by the Vice President responsible. Proposals to the agenda or questions can be addressed to the Head of International Office in good time.
The current members of the “IB-Kommission” are:
- Prof. Dr. Uwe Hettler – Vice President for Studies and International Relations
- Dr. Paul Voerkel – Head of Department 1: Studies and International Relations
- Prof. Dr. Kurt Englmeier – International Coordinator - Faculty of Computer Science
- Prof. Dr. Mareike Heinemann – International Coordinator - Faculty of Business and Economics
- Prof. Dr. Emil Kolev – International Coordinator - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Rainer Schackmar – International Coordinatior - Faculty of Business Law
- Prof. Dr. Maria Schweigel – International Coordinator - Faculty of Electrical Engineering