University in Germany
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
University profile
The University of Mannheim is a public university in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, housed in the Baroque palace (Schloss) that serves as the heart of its campus. Its profile is characterised by the economic and social sciences, and it has repeatedly been ranked among the top 20 European research universities in these fields. It began in 1907 as the Mannheim School of Business and was elevated to university status in 1967.
The university teaches and researches through six schools and departments: the Business School, the Department of Law, the Department of Economics, the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics, the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences. Subjects range from Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology to History, Philosophy, languages and literature, Media and Communication Studies, Mathematics, Informatics and Law, with teacher education programmes alongside. The Mannheim Business School carries the "Triple Crown" accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA).
The Schloss, built between 1720 and 1760 as the winter residence of the Prince Elector of the Palatinate, covers six hectares with a facade of 440 metres and is one of the largest Baroque palaces in Europe. Teaching and administration also extend across the L-Quadrate and Bismarckstraße. The Schneckenhof courtyard hosts the Thursday parties held during the lecture period, and the Schlossfest takes place each September.
Student life includes more than 50 student organisations and 10 departmental student committees, university sports with its own gym, and a choir, orchestra, theatre and big band. Dining options include the Mensa and Café Soleil. The Studierendenwerk Mannheim has about 3,000 furnished rooms in 17 residence halls, and private halls such as Alfred-Delp-Haus, Emilie-Hucht-Haus and Kolpinghaus accept applications directly.
Every fifth student comes from abroad. About one third of students spend a semester abroad. The university coordinates the European university alliance ENGAGE.EU, is a founding member of the U7+ Alliance of World Universities and a member of the European University Association. All bachelor's programmes are taught in German, while ten master's programmes are taught entirely in English, including the Mannheim Master in Management, Data Science, Finance, Accounting and Taxation, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Social Data Science, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Business Informatics and the Master of Comparative Business Law. The International Office advises degree-seeking and exchange students.
Students from outside the EU/EEA pay tuition fees of EUR 1,500 per semester at Baden-Württemberg universities, in addition to the semester fee; EU/EEA students and those who obtained their Abitur or equivalent in Germany are exempt, as are holders of certain residence titles. Students pursuing a second degree after a first degree in Germany pay EUR 650 per semester. Separately, the semester fee (Semesterbeitrag, not tuition) is EUR 194 in spring semester 2027: administration fee EUR 80, Studierendenwerk fee EUR 100 and student body fee EUR 14. A late re-registration fee of EUR 20 applies. The university gives a living-cost estimate of about EUR 950 to 1,000 per month, with housing around EUR 320 to 600 and health insurance around EUR 140 to 160.
EUR 300 per month, funded half by the federal government and half by private donors, awarded for merit and social commitment; 146 students were funded in 2025/26. Open to enrolled students and applicants to a programme at Mannheim; the next call is expected in spring 2027 for 2027/28. Applicants first apply for a study place, then through the scholarship portal. Applicants already receiving comparable merit funding are not eligible for double funding. See Deutschlandstipendium.
Awarded by the University of Mannheim Foundation to bachelor's and master's students already at Mannheim and to bachelor's applicants in financial hardship, for a maximum of one year with renewable application; the selection committee decides the amount individually. Master's applicants, exchange students, guest students and doctoral candidates are excluded. 2026 windows were 27 April to 1 June for current students and 10 June to 15 July for applicants. Documents include a CV, motivation letter, entrance qualification and transcripts. See Chancenstipendium.
The Mannheim-Stipendium of the City of Mannheim supports three students each year with EUR 150 per month; the Spitzensport-Stipendium Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar supports elite athletes; the Kulturkreis Stipendium and graduation funding are also listed. About 200 students receive a scholarship each year. See Scholarships.
The International Office offers DAAD-funded scholarships for particularly committed international students (good grades and social or intercultural commitment), a DAAD equal opportunity scholarship (generally four months, fall semester) and a DAAD graduation scholarship (usually four months, criteria weighted: motivation 30 %, financial situation 30 %, expert opinion 20 %, grades 20 %), called twice a year. The Gabriele Zebrovskyte Aid Fund for International Students and other foundations are listed under foundations and funding. BAföG is available to some international students with a prospect of remaining in Germany, via the Studierendenwerk Mannheim. See Financing your studies.
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View scholarships for University of Mannheim →All bachelor's programmes begin in the fall semester (academic year 1 August to 31 January fall, 1 February to 31 July spring). Applications are made online through the university's portal with documents uploaded there. Applicants from outside the EU/EEA without a German entrance qualification submit their university entrance qualification (for example Attestat, Matura or Baccalaureate) in the original language with a German or English translation by a sworn translator, plus proof of previous study periods in Germany where applicable. Places are allocated under the bachelor's allocation rules.
For fall 2027/28 the bachelor's application period is planned as 1 June to 15 July 2027 for most programmes, including Business Administration, Business Informatics, Economics, Law, Mathematics in Business and Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology, and 1 June to 31 August 2027 for programmes such as Culture and Economy language and history strands, Economic and Business Education and Romance Languages. Master's applications for fall run from 1 April to 15 May, 31 May or 15 July depending on the programme (for example 15 May for the Mannheim Master programmes taught in English); spring semester applications for selected master's programmes run from 15 October to 15 November.
All bachelor's and teacher education programmes require German at level C1 for applicants without a German entrance qualification. Accepted proofs include TestDaF with level 4 in each of the four parts, DSH-2, DSD II, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule and the Studienkolleg Feststellungsprüfung; the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 and ÖSD C1 or higher are also accepted.
Some bachelor's programmes require English: Business Administration accepts TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS Academic 7.0, telc C1 or Cambridge CAE/CPE; Current English Linguistics and Literary Studies and Culture and Economy: English and American Studies accept TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS Academic 6.0 or telc B2. Test results may be no older than two years. English-taught master's programmes set their own requirements in their selection statutes.
Applicants need a first degree and meet programme-specific requirements set in each programme's selection statutes, which may include language proof, a letter of motivation or tests such as the GMAT. Upload the degree certificate (with notarised German or English translation for foreign degrees), an official transcript of records, a module catalogue, a CV and any German proof for German-taught programmes. Applicants whose entrance qualification or degree comes from China, India or Vietnam must submit the APS certificate by the application deadline. Up to three master's applications may be submitted. Five percent of places are reserved for hardship cases and one percent for public-interest local ties such as elite sport; some master's programmes are not selective.
A professor first agrees to supervise the dissertation and an advising agreement with work schedule is signed. The doctoral application then goes to the dean's office of the relevant school or department (on paper or via Portal 2) with a CV and certified degree copies, in line with the school's regulations governing the doctoral dissertation. Admitted doctoral candidates enrol and pay the semester fee. Structured programmes are offered in Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology, taught in English at the Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences, plus the DFG Research Training Group 2277.
The Admissions Office advises international applicants on +49 621 181-3517 or -1259 and at [email protected], with walk-in consultation on Tuesdays 9 to 11 a.m.
Schloss campus, Mannheim (68161). The main campus is the Baroque palace beside Mannheim main station, with the main entrance in the east wing (Ostflügel). It houses lecture halls, the Ehrenhof West building, the Schneckenhof Library with the ExpLAB, the Schloss museum, the Admissions Office and International Office (L 1, 1) and administration. The university also uses buildings in the L-Quadrate and along Bismarckstraße, including the building on Square A5, the research and teaching building at B 6 and the Mannheim Business School study and conference centre.
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