In its 32nd edition, this directory lists around 60,000 academics affiliated to German universities: University professors (including junior professors, associate professors and honorary professors), Privatdozenten and other lecturers. Retired persons such as emeritus professors are also included. In addition to name, title, position, address(es) and contact information, the subject area is also listed. The subject index lists entries according to their fields of acitivy.

The database facilitates complex searches.