Final Push: Choosing a Major

Do you have questions about our degree programs or about your bachelor’s application to the University of Mannheim? We’d be happy to answer your questions in a one-on-one conversation! We’ve also put together a variety of advising services for you as the application period comes to a close:

Action Day on July 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026, our Open House will give you the chance to experience the University of Mannheim up close and ask all your questions. Join us for two informational sessions followed by a campus tour to get a feel for the wide range of degree programs, our application process, and everyday life on campus!

Sign up for one or all of our events!

Studying at the University of MannheimInformation session on degree programs and campus life3:00–4:00 p.m.Lecture Hall EO 150 (Schloss Ehrenhof Ost)

Details and Registration

(available only in German)

How to Apply Successfully to the University of MannheimInformation session on everything you need to know about applying for and gaining admission to a bachelor’s program4:00 – 5:00 p.m.EO 150 Lecture Hall (Ehrenhof East Palace)

Details and Registration

(available only in German)

Campus TourStudents will guide you around campus and answer questions about studying at the University of Mannheim.5:00 – 6:00 p.m.The meeting point is the statue on the left in the Ehrenhof

Details and Registration

(available only in German)

You can still apply to us for these degree programs until August 31, 2026:

Field of StudyOffice HoursRegistration

Bachelor’s in Culture and Business

English and American Studies, German Studies, History, Romance Languages – French, Romance Languages – Italian, Romance Languages – Spanish

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., walk-in office hours on campus (no appointment necessary):
July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., online office hours (by appointment):
July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26
 

No registration is required for the in-person open office hours (information on open office hours, available only in German).

Appointment booking and further information (available only in German) for the online office hours

Contact persons: Caterina Katzer and Dr. Angelika Konrad-Schineller

Bachelor’s in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Media

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., in-person open office hours (no appointment needed):
July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., online office hours (by appointment):
July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

No registration is required for the in-person open office hours (information on open office hours, available only in German).

Appointment scheduling and further information (available only in German) for the online office hours

Contact persons: Caterina Katzer and Dr. Angelika Konrad-Schineller

Bachelor of Education

German, French, History, Italian, Spanish

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (in-person office hours): July
, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (online office hours):
July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

Appointment scheduling and further information for in-person or online office hours

Contact person: Laura Grabarek

Bachelor of Education

Mathematics

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (in-person or online office hours):
July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22

July 29, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.

Appointment scheduling and further information for in-person or online office hours

Contact person: Sanja Juric

Bachelor of Education

Computer Science

Mondays, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (phone consultation hours):
July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24

and by appointment

Appointment scheduling and further information for the telephone consultation hours

Contact person: Lisa Wessa

Bachelor’s in Business Education

Tuesdays, 1:30–5:30 p.m. (in-person and online office hours) July
, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4

and by appointment via email

Appointment scheduling and further information for in-person or online office hours

Contact person: Jasmin Engelhardt


Application and Admission

The Admissions Office team is the right place to go for all questions and issues related to applying to and being admitted to the University of Mannheim.

Come to the walk-in office hours or schedule an appointment for the regular phone and online office hours or for the special office hours on Monday, July 15.

Intensive Course on Choosing a Major

Still unsure about which major to choose?

Then our intensive course “Help Choosing a Major” on Wednesday, July 2, might be just the thing for you!

Get to know your skills and interests better, gain an overview of fields of study that suit you, learn how to navigate the flood of information, and receive support in making your decision.

Still unsure? We're happy to help!

This text was translated from German by DeepL.