ENGAGE.EU Campus – Study Offers

Together with its partners in the ENGAGE.EU alliance (LUISS University, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Tilburg University, Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, University of National and World Economy, WU Vienna), University of Mannheim is participating in the creation of a joint ENGAGE.EU University Campus to offer a range of virtual mobility study opportunities.


Online Exchange Initiative (OEI) – Spring Semester 2024

Since fall 2020, students from above mentioned partner universities can apply for a range of online courses offered by University of Mannheim within the framework of the ENGAGE.EU Online Exchange Initiative (OEI).

As a participant, you will be part of a virtual and international classroom. Benefit from international learning opportunities and exchange ideas with students from different countries! For more information, please take a look at the FaQs in the Application Process section below!

University of Mannheim's OEI Course Catalog for the Spring Semester 2024!


Application Process (OEI)

  • Requirements – Who can apply?

    The online course offer is available to students studying at the following partner universities:

    • LUISS University
    • NHH Norwegian School of Economics
    • Tilburg University
    • Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
    • University of National and World Economy
    • WU Vienna

    Bachelor’s level courses: enrollment in a bachelor’s program at a partner university in the spring semester 20234 Ideally, you have completed one year of full time studies which amounts to 60 ECTS Credits.

    Master’s level courses: enrollment in a master’s program at a partner university in the spring semester 2024.

    Please note: in addition to the above mentioned general admission requirements, single courses may also have special admission requirements such as previous knowledge in the field etc. Please take a close look at the course descriptions and stated requirements in the course catalog below.

  • Application period – Until when can I apply?

    The application period will open on 27 November 2023 and will close on 10 December 2023. All applicants will be informed about the outcome of their application by 20 December 2023 at the latest.

  • I am not sure if I get a credit transfer approval from my home university before the application period ends – what should I do?

    We encourage you to apply even if you do not have final credit transfer approval from your home university at the time of application. Should you find out that credit transfer is not possible at your home university and would not like to attend an ENGAGE course at University of Mannheim any more, kindly write an e-mail to oei.engagemail-uni-mannheim.de and state that you would like to cancel your particpation.

  • I got admitted at University of Mannheim – but now I realize that I cannot participate in the course anymore, what should I do?

    Please write an e-mail to oei.engagemail-uni-mannheim.de and indicate which course you would like to de-register from. In case you de-register from all courses you were admitted for, please send a written request for disregistration to the above mentioned e-mail address.

  • Are there any fees?

    Tuition fees and administrative fees for participating students of this initiative are waived. Please note that you have to bear the costs for reading materials and literature if a course requires the like.

  • Transcript of Records

    At the end of your virtual mobility,  you will receive an official transcipt of records from University of Mannheim. For credit transfer options, please check with your home institution.

  • Application – How can I apply and what do I need to submit?

    To begin your application, please complete the following online form. After submitting the form, you will be asked to register with our Mobility Online Portal to complete your application. In our portal, you will be asked to upload

    1. Motivation Letter (template will be provided on our portal)
    2. Confirmation of enrollment at your home university
    3. Transcript of records

    In our portal, you will then be able to indicate the courses you would like to apply for. You may list of up to 5 courses you would be interested in (state your priority for each course) and the maximum number of courses you wish to attend. You can attend a maximum of 3 courses.

    The selection will be based on an evaluation of your overall academic performance (transcript of records) and the statement of motivation. University of Mannheim will inform its partner universities about the admitted students, so they can confirm the students' selection and enrollment.

    Please note: Enrollment at the home institution during the fall spring 2024 is mandatory for registration as an OEI student at University of Mannheim in spring semester 2024. Should students lose their enrollment status at the home institution after having been admitted and registered for OEI at University of Mannheim, disregistration at University of Mannheim will also be enforced.

#EngagerTestimonials

I would recommend participating in the OEI to all students who are curious and willing to learn new things.

Anais Bentayeb / Participant Online Exchange Initiative / Credit: Katrin Glückler
Marcello Gundolf hat kurze braune Haare und einen Bart. Er trägt ein blaues Hemd.

“I am thrilled about the Online Exchange Initiative” says Marcello, who has attended online courses at University of Mannheim. Read the interview to find out more!

Marcello Alexander Gundolf, Vienna University of Economics and Business / Credit: WUTV
Claudius Werry

Claudius Werry (he/him)

ENGAGE.EU Local Work Package Coordinator Campus & Academic Affairs (WP2)
Working from home every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; available only via E-Mail on these days.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 106
68161 Mannheim