Consistent alignment of large parts of the teaching content to the needs of the group of practice partners. Profile modules focusing on Business IT and Administrative Informatics. Courses mainly in the form of seminars conducted in small groups. Informal structures on campus. Strong support networks. Preparation for IT Security Officer and Data Protection Officer certification exams according to BSI standards. Possibility of the external exam for IT specialists at the Ostthüringen Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK).

The International Office of the DHGE offers the following English-language offers for students: Participation in the Erasmus+ funding programme at KA 131 since 2024, additional English course in Prague, excursion to London, English-language guest lectures on campus, integration of a stay abroad into the degree programmes with vocational and academic elements, in consultation with the practice partner.

Wirtschaftsuniversität in Wrocław (Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu); Lucian-Blaga-Universität Sibiu (Universitatea "Lucian Blaga" din Sibiu)

Since 2024, DHGE has had virtual environments for computer work placements in which students can work with their own devices (BYOD). In addition, there are nine computer labs on the Gera campus with up to 30 workstations; Hardware lab for computer architectures and computer networks; Use of the Datev training server farm in training; Possibility of optional courses on SAP topics with a partner in the immediate vicinity of the campus; Simulation game TOPSIM; Matlab mathematics software; Statistics software packages PSPP, SPSS; eduroam; Citavi reference management.

Research at the Cooperative State University is application- and transfer-oriented, especially in cooperation with the practical partners from business, technology and social services. Research at the DHGE offers application-oriented added value for the partners and thus also serves to improve teaching. The principle of duality is reflected in the practical and scientific relevance of research and thus sharpens the special profile of the Gera-Eisenach Cooperative State University.

Participation in the initiatives: Diversity Charter (signed), Cosmopolitan Universities, Cosmopolitan Thuringia, Shaping Diversity, Universities Show Attitude