The German Academic Exchange Service is one of the world′s largest intermediary organisations in its field. Scores of students, teachers, researchers and scientists supported by the DAAD have been able to gain valuable experience abroad. The 200 and more programmes with which the DAAD pursues its objectives range from short-term exchanges for research or teaching purposes through to doctoral scholarships lasting several years for graduates from developing countries, from information visits through to the long-term regional programmes conceived to establish efficient higher education systems in the Third World.

The DIHK is the central organisation for 80 Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Germany. The DIHK has the special task of assisting the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs). The closely-knit network of Chambers of Commerce Abroad, delegate offices and representations in more than 80 countries on every continent of the world is of major importance to German industry in a world of global markets.

The German Commission for UNESCO, based in Bonn, is the link between Germany and UNESCO. It acts as an intermediary of foreign cultural and educational policy, and is supported by the Foreign Office. It advises the Federal Government, Parliament and all other public bodies on UNESCO issues, as well as on selected issues in the competence of the Council of Europe.

iMOVE is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, designed to help Germany-based training organisations succeed in international markets by promoting "Training – Made in Germany" abroad.

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Having embarked on a new start as an ′independent administrative institution′ in October 2003, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) has become Japan′s core agency for supporting scientific advancement.

The Foundation of German Humanities Institutes Abroad (DGIA) is a legal entity closely linked to the German Federal Government located in Bonn. It comprises ten humanities research institutes. The Foundation’s goal is to promote research with a focus on history, culture, economic and social sciences in selected countries and to promote a mutual understanding between Germany and those countries.

Approximately five percent of presently 140.000 VDI members live abroad. As the leading German Association of Engineers and one of the largest in Europe the VDI promotes among other activities the worldwide education of engineers according to the requirements of the 21st century. The whole scope of the VDI international activities is based on and will be supported by a global network consisting of the so called VDI Chapters abroad and co-operation partners all around the world.

The Wissenschaftsrat (German Council of Science and Humanities) draws up recommendations on the development of science and research in particular of the university sector and thereby contributes to the safeguarding of the international competitiveness of German science in the national and European science system.