International Exchange Students
Living and studying on a campus surrounding the Schloss Mannheim right at the heart of Europe: This is what awaits students who opt for a semester at the University of Mannheim. One in five students on the international Mannheim campus comes from abroad and studies at one of the most renowned universities in Germany..
You are considered an exchange student if you study at the University of Mannheim for one or two semesters and if your home institution has concluded a bilateral agreement with the University of Mannheim. You then return to your home institution and do not graduate from the University of Mannheim.
#1: International academic year
The University of Mannheim is the first public higher education institution in Germany to align its academic calendar with the international academic year with the semester starting in September and February, respectively. This way you are able to perfectly integrate your stay abroad into your studies without thinking the semester(s) spent abroad might set you back in your studies.
#2: Courses taught in English
Depending on the program they choose, the University of Mannheim enables exchange students to study completely in English. Please have a look at our broad range of courses.
#3: Buddy program
The buddy program , organized by the student organization ESN VISUM, pairs up Mannheim-based students with exchange students. The student organization also hosts a range of events and excursions.
#4: International Summer and Winter Academies
The Service und Marketing GmbH of the University of Mannheim offers exchange students an intensive preparatory language course, the International Summer and Winter Academy. Exchange students will have the opportunity to attend a wide range of seminars and participate in excursions in addition to language courses.
#5: German language courses during the semester
Exchange students are offered the opportunity to take additional German language courses as well as courses on regional and cultural studies during the semester.
#6 Campus and city
The heart of the University of Mannheim is the Mannheim Mannheim baroque palace and the surrounding university buildings are all within easy reach.
Mannheim is international, colorful and authentic – and is a perfect starting point for exploring Germany and Europe in your free time.
I chose the University of Mannheim because its Law and Business departments enjoy a very good reputation in France. In Mannheim, it is possible to combine both subjects, which perfectly fits the curriculum in my home country. Many classes are held in English and therefore it is easier to follow. The university’s baroque palace building is beautiful and the city of Mannheim vibrant. There are a lot of cafés and restaurants where exchange students can meet other students.
What I like best about the University of Mannheim is the diversity of the student body, the infrastructure, and the rooms available. It's great to be able to study every day in a baroque palace with very well-equipped and modern rooms.