Advice for Students with Family Responsibilities

Reconciling studying with childcare or caring for relatives? It is possible, but it does present particular challenges. With our wide range of counseling and support services, we want to make it easier for you to succeed in your studies and successfully complete your degree at the University of Mannheim. Feel free to get in touch.

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Studying while Pregnant and with Children

Find out what options are available for organizing your studies if you are pregnant while pursuing a degree program or are already starting your program with a child or children.

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Credit: Anna Logue

Studying with Caregiving Responsibilities

Do you have caregiving responsibilities while pursuing a degree program? Here you will find an overview of available support services and options for organizing your studies.

Do you have any questions? Do not hesitate to contact us.

Caterina Katzer hat braune lange Haare und ein Pony. Sie trägt ein blau-weiß-gestreiftes Oberteil.

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Caterina Katzer (she/her)

Studying under special circumstances

Commissioner and Counselor for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses

University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
L 1, 1 – Room 117
68161 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-1132
E-mail: besondere.lebenslagenuni-mannheim.de

Consultation hour(s):
Please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/infos-fuer/studieninteressierte/studienwahl/terminvereinbarung-caterina-katzer/
Please write an e-mail if the time slots don't fit for you and/or it is urgent.