Diversity at the University of Mannheim

Embracing diversity and inclusion

The University of Mannheim embraces and promotes diversity in all its forms, whether it be origin, identity, sexual orientation, ideology, ability or age: Our aim is to make the university a place where we actively oppose discrimination and stand up for diversity.

In March 2024, the University of Mannheim has completed the “Vielfalt gestalten” (“shaping diversity”) audit and has received the audit certificate. During the two-year audit process, employees of the university have developed an extensive catalog of measures to make the university more diverse. “Diversity does not end with the audit but is an ongoing task,” emphasizes Thomas Fetzer, President.

On this website, you will find contact persons providing advice and support as well as current information, developments, and events related to equal opportunity and diversity sensitivity.

Diversity news and events

Eine Gruppe Menschen sitzt und steht nebeneinander. Sie haben alle gute Laune und freuen sich.

Credit: Nida Karuserci

Mannheim University Theater Is Looking for New Members

The Mannheim University Theater (Unitheater) is looking for new actors and staff for the performance in spring 2026.

Studierende unterhalten sich und lachen dabei.

Credit: Anna Logue

Studium Generale: Language courses at reduced prices for ENGAGE.EU languages

The program for the Studium Generale in the fall semester is online. On the occasion of the continued funding of ENGAGE.EU, the University of Mannheim has one last opportunity to offer its students selected European languages for a reduced price of 15 euros. Registration starts on 25 August at 12 ...

Weißter Spender für Menstruationsprodukte an einer Wand

Credit: Alexander Münch und Joseline Weinberg

Free Period Products on Campus

At the beginning of July, a pilot project for free period products was launched in four very frequented restrooms on the campus of the University of Mannheim.

Porträt von Karin Hoisl. Sie hat braune, halblange Haare, trägt ein weißes Jacket und lächelt in die Kamera. Sie lehnt an einer Wand mit blauen Schließfächern.

Credit: Anna Logue

Prof. Dr. Karin Hoisl and Dipl.-Phil. Christiane Koch Elected New Equal Opportunities Commissioners of the University of Mannheim

On 25 June, the Senate of the University of Mannheim unanimously elected Prof. Dr. Karin Hoisl, holder of the Chair of Organization and Innovation, as new central equal opportunity commissioner. Christiane Koch, head of the Department of English for Business Administration, was unanimously elected ...

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A yellow part of the roof. The various illustrations are the components of a colorful Mannheim Schloss.

Equal opportunity for all genders

Equal opportunity and the recognition of diversity are important goals of the university.

Orange illustration of a wing of the Mannheim Schloss. The various colorful illustrations are the components of a colorful Schloss.

Anti-discrimination

Taking a stand against any kind of discrimination – be it on individual, institutional, or societal level. Qualified staff members offer support for those affected by discrimination.

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Equal opportunity in education

Irrespective of their social background, everyone should have equal opportunity to study and reach career goals – we have implemented various measures to help to achieve this.

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Family-friendly university

We are continually developing our services for families to ensure that family, studies, professional life, and research can be reconciled.

Purple illustration of a facade of the Mannheim Schloss. Zusammen mit den anderen, verschiedenfarbigen Bausteinen bildet sie ein buntes Schloss.

Cultural diversity

We are convinced that diversity and tolerance are crucial for our society. International research and teaching as well as integration and consulting services serve to promote these fundamental factors.

A green part of the roof. The various colorful illustrations are the components of a colorful Mannheim Schloss.

Inclusion

Our goal is to enable and support equal participation in all areas. We are continuously working to reduce barriers in our offline and online services.

Whether it's gender, inequality and migration, body and gender in contemporary cinema or the stigmatization of ethnic groups in the German media – in research and teaching, we deal with the topic of diversity from a wide range of perspectives.