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Studying while Pregnant and with Children

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Pursuing a doctorate with a child or children: Find out about options for reconciling family and career and available support services.

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Support and Advice

Are you pregnant and/or already have children? Feel free to make an appointment for a consultation to find out more about how to organize your studies and discuss the next steps.

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Going abroad with a child – why not?

Studying abroad with a child is possible – thanks to advice, support, and funding from Erasmus+.

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Parent and Child Room

If your regular caregiver cancels at short notice, just take your child with you to university. The parent and child room offers both a learning environment for you and toys and games for your child.

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Childcare

Good childcare is a basic requirement for succeeding as a student: Find reliable childcare at the Studierendenwerk's Kinderhaus near the campus.

Support options

Further information

Studying the healthy way

You can also find lots of tips on self-care and health in everyday student life at Studying the Healthy Way


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.

Caterina Katzer (she/her)

Student Advising Center
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
L 1, 1 – Room 116
68161 Mannheim
Consultation hour(s):
Please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/choosing-a-program/appointment-with-caterina-katzer/
Please write an e-mail, if the time slots don't fit for you and/or it is urgent.