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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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Study on 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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New Dean at the Business School of the University of Mannheim

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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. In worldwide comparison, the University of Mannheim ranks 35th in social sciences subjects and 41st 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: Taemin from South Korea

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

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Due to the corona pandemic, many people find themselves in problematic situations or situations that scare them. On a website, psychologist offer help and advice to cope with these unusual times.

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You can find them everywhere on the campus: the “Cup to Go“, the new sustainable drinking vessel at the University of Mannheim.

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Every week we present one of the University of Mannheim initiatives. Today it is all about start-ups and entrepreneurship. Thinc.de aims at giving students an understanding of entrepreneurship.

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Important! As of today, you are obligated to wear a face mask in classes at the seat. The Ministry of Science has decided this new rule.⁠

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You are about to finish your studies and have questions about your career start? Then the Career Network of the University of Mannheim is the place to go!

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Lena Dieter is a para-triathlete and part of the Tokyo team of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. She chose the Bachelor of Education because she has enjoyed teaching school subjects in the form of tutoring since school.

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