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University Library Receives Award for Promoting More Openness in Research

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University of Mannheim Receives High EU Grant for Groundbreaking Energy Projects

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Research Team Studies COVID-19-Related Financial Shocks for Private Households

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Dr. Katrin Paula Receives Prize for Doctoral Dissertation on Political Protests

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“Due to the Cum-Ex deals we as citizens have been cheated out of billions - for decades”

An Interview with Prof. Spengel on Cum-Ex Deals

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Ranked #4 among the Most Entrepreneur-Friendly Universities in Germany

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Mannheim Research on the Coronavirus Crisis

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The University of Mannheim offers first-rate bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Numerous university rankings confirm the high quality of the programs available. The University of Mannheim regularly achieves top positions in both national and international rankings for its programs in the fields of Business Administration, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Romance Studies, History, English and American Studies, German Studies, and Business Informatics.

Number 1 in the economic and social sciences

According to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking by Subject, the University of Mannheim is once again the best German university in the economic and social sciences. Moreover, the University of Mannheim has improved its position in psychology and is now Germany’s third best university in this subject! In worldwide comparison, the University of Mannheim ranks 38th in social sciences subjects and 39th in business and economics subjects.

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Excellent study conditions at the University of Mannheim

The University of Mannheim has, once again, been ranked highly in the latest university ranking of the Centre for Higher Education (CHE). Its programs in Economics received the most top scores nationwide, and with its programs in Business Administration and Law, the university is ranked one of the leading institutions. Furthermore, the university’s programs in Psychology and English and American Studies (2019) as well as Political Science (2018) are ranked among the best in Germany.

Great career prospects for graduates of the University of Mannheim

The University of Mannheim has again been extremely successful in the latest survey of HR managers carried out by the German Wirtschaftswoche. The particularly good news is that the Business Administration program and its graduates have been ranked number 1 for the 16th time. They are followed by Business Informatics and Economics, which achieved positions 3 and 4, respectively.

University of Mannheim is Germany’s best university in Economics and Business Administration

In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Mannheim ranks number 73 worldwide in the Social Sciences and Management category - a great result. Among the German universities, the University of Mannheim was particularly successful in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Business & Management Studies, and Economics & Econometrics, ranking first nationwide in each category. Further excellent results were achieved in Politics and Sociology, where the University of Mannheim ranks number 2 and 3 in Germany, respectively.

Excellence in the field of social sciences, business and economics

In the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities, the Shanghai Ranking, the University of Mannheim ranked as the top university in Germany with its programs in Political Science, Business Administration and Finance. The program in Communication Studies is considered the second best in Germany.

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Stories about success, interesting personalities and the latest research at the University of Mannheim. This month: student Silvia Brambilla who won the DAAD Prize this year.

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myUniMA story: Felipe from Bolivia

International students share their personal experiences at the University of Mannheim. Every month in the myUniMA story.

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People-centered design, fair digitization and the future of work – this is the discussion series of the Usability in Germany (UIG) conference.

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Important! From tomorrow onwards, you are now obliged to wear a face mask during your entire stay in the library – also at your seat. You also have to wear a mask in lines outside.

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The THE Ranking by subject 2021 confirms: The University of Mannheim is number 1! It is ranked first among German universities in Social Sciences and in Economics.

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Every week we present one of the initiatives at the University of Mannheim. Every year, the Mannheim Forum organizes one of the largest student congresses in Germany, dealing with topics from the worlds of business, politics and science.

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Great news: the library of the University of Mannheim receives the Open Library Badge 2020. The award honors the library’s effort to promote more openness in research and society.

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Studying online during Corona means self-regulated and disciplined learning. Therefore it is especially important to know strategies for efficient and effective learning. The University of Mannheim is helping you!

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