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Business Administration in Mannheim Leads Nationwide in CHE Ranking of Master’s Programs

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Study: November Aid Disadvantageous to Heavily Affected Industries

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U7+ Alliance of World Universities Commits to Advancing Intergenerational Justice

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Hundreds of Copies of Newton's “Principia” Found in New Census

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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.

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.

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.

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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Mannheim Stories

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: Phuong Thao from Vietnam

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

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What do our international students think about the German language? You can find out in the fifth part of our “In One Word” series!

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In front of, on and behind the stage, Dr. Ahu Tanrısever promotes diversity in Hamburg: our #alumnaofthemonth is consultant for diversity at the Thalia Theater Hamburg. She likes to look back upon her time at the University of Mannheim.

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The Business School of the University Mannheim is outstanding! This is shown by the current Centre for Higher Education (CHE) University Ranking of master’s programs.

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Morning dew on the grass, fog over the Neckar river - slowly autumn is coming to an end and winter is coming.

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This year everything is different - also the exam phase, which is about to begin. We have summarized the most important changes and information for you.

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How would you describe the local landscape? Our students gave a wide range of answers - see for yourself in the fourth part of our “In One Word” series!