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Changing Lanes

Are you thinking about changing your degree program and/or your place of study? Are you considering terminating your studies altogether? Or, would you like to find out what other options there are?

There are many reasons for switching programs or terminating your studies, but the decision isn’t easy to make. The University of Mannheim can support you as you make your decision, and provides various advisory services.

Open consultation hours:

Feel free to drop by spontaneously to ask your questions at the open consulation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in L 1, 1 – Room 117.


Further Advisory Services

Alternatives to Your Program

Which alternative is the right alternative for me? Changing my program, studying at a university of applied sciences or a university of cooperative education, vocational training or starting your career right away?

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Careers of Mannheim Graduates

A degree program is not tailored to a certain profession. Benefit from the experiences of our graduates and read the career reports of our alumni.

Further advice

Please go the website of Spurwechsel Mannheim?! an initiative of, amongst others, the Employment Agency, or on the websites of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce or the professional associations.


Information events


Do you have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact me.

David Guevara

David Guevara (he/him)

Student Advising Center
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
L1, 1 – Room 117
68161 Mannheim
Consultation hour(s):
Please make an appointment: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/advice-on-choosing-a-program/appointment-david-guevara/

Open consultation hours: Tue 9–11 a.m.