The Rector is the official representative of the University. He is chair and spokesperson of the Rectorate and is responsible for coordinating its activities.

The Rector has the following responsibilities:

• strategic planning (organisation and development planning) and concluding intra-university target agreements with the organisational units of the University in collaboration with the other members of the Rectorate
• performance agreements with the Federal Minister
• conclusions based on the results of the institutional quality assurance (follow-up) in coordination with the Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs
• external representation of the University, public relations
• coordination of the interaction with the University Board, the Senate and the Scientific Advisory Board
• finances and budget
• personnel matters
• authorisations according to section 28, para.1 of the 2002 Universities Act as far as they are not projects according to section 27, para. 2 of the 2002 Universities Act