University of Mannheim

The University of Mannheim is well known for its distinct profile, its business orientation and its international approach. Various rankings, awards and evaluations indicate the quality of its research and teaching: they classify the University of Mannheim as one of the best universities in Germany. Moreover, the University is part of the national "Excellence Initiative", which funds the Mannheim Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS). The University's trademark is its distinct profile.

About


  • Mannheim is a modern city located in a beautiful region in the North-western corner of the state of Baden-Württemberg. Only 35 min away from Frankfurt International Airport. 320,000 inhabitants. Heart of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region with about 2.4 million people: one of the most important business locations in Germany, with renowned scientific research institutions and a very high quality of life. Perfect starting point to explore Germany and the rest of Europe.
  • The University's trademark is its distinct profile. It is characterized by Mannheim's renowned Economic and Social Sciences being closely intertwined with Humanities, Law, Mathematics and Computer Sciences. Its schools and research institutes cooperate with numerous international partners. Institutes and projects like the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research and a number of collaborative research centers underline the University's reputation as one of the Top 20 institutions in Economic and Social Sciences in Europe.

  • Language requirement: Students must either have good German language skills OR a good level of English (at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). The University of Mannheim reserves the right to deny admission into courses for students who do not have the requested level.

Accommodation


  • Approx. € 600 - 700 per month (including rent)
  • Public Transport
  • Students can buy a semester ticket at the current price of € 150 for unlimited public transportation in the greater Mannheim area. All information is available at the following page.
  • Students can apply for student residences or look for a room on the private market. For exchange students from overseas, we offer a very limited number of places in our off-campus student residences: single bedrooms in student dormitories for € 280* - 320*, apartments € 330* - € 390*(prices are subject to change). Rooms on the private market start at € 280.
  • There are furnished rooms (shared kitchen and bathroom) in several dormitories in different areas of Mannheim.
  • After being accepted by the University of Mannheim, the student will receive the link and personal password for our online portal myUniMA, along with detailed information on the private housing market.
  • **Please note that the housing situation in Mannheim is a lot more relaxed in the spring semester. Thus, if students have the option between fall and spring, we recommend students to come during the spring semester.
  • For more information contact the housing department at housing@uni-mannheim.de

Location & Facilities


  • With the unique project "Renaissance of the Baroque Palace" the University of Mannheim and its partners were able to renovate the university library and 24 lecture halls, and to equip them with modern technology.
  • This project is funded by companies, foundations, and private sponsors. Recently, the University of Mannheim has been elected the most beautiful campus of Germany. It is mainly located in Mannheim Palace - the largest baroque palace in Germany.
  • The lecture halls are in close reach of the city center, which is aligned symmetrically to the Palace. About 3,000 employees and 12,000 students currently enjoy the privileges of this unique setting and its atmosphere.