The University Award for Administration & Science Management acknowledges employees or working groups based on the following criteria:

• Outstanding performance in the implementation of official duties (no longer than three years ago)
• Benefit for various users
• Relevance for equal opportunities, sustainability, or communication
• Long-term usability
• Innovative character

The decision regarding the recipient of the University Award in the category of Administration & Science Management is made by the Rectorate based on the recommendation of the Speaker of the Deans and the Commercial Director of the University Hospital Cologne.