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Events

Many new impressions, a new university, and entirely new surroundings – to help you arrive and settle in, we organize various reception and orientation events. The International Office as well as the schools and departments of the University of Mannheim are looking forward to welcoming you to these programs.

During Welcome Week, both the International Office and the schools will hold orientation events in English. You will receive tips for your stay in Mannheim as well as assistance in arranging your course schedule. In addition to receiving important information on your studies, you will also have the opportunity to meet fellow students.

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Events organized by the International Office
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Events at the schools
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Other events

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The semester program containing all events for international students can be found in the following brochure:

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Campus map of the University of Mannheim (PDF)

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Events organized by the International Office

  • Introduction to the Mannheim studying system for the spring semester 2026 and orientation event of the Studierendenwerk

    Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Meeting point: SO 108

    This event has been especially geared towards exchange students. You will be given tips and important information about the University of Mannheim, studying, choosing courses, and your contact persons. You will also receive important information on visa and residence permits as well as on the services and advice offered by the Studierendenwerk. Among others, the following questions will be answered:

    • Who do I contact if something needs to be repaired?
    • Who can help me if I have trouble with my Internet connection?

  • Welcome Reception for international students

    Friday, 6 February 2026, 4 p.m.
    Meeting point: SO 108

    You are cordially invited to attend our reception event. All international students will be officially greeted by a member of the President’s Office and the head of the International Office.
    International student organizations, the Institute of Sports, and the Studierendenwerk's counseling services will be presenting their programs and services.
    Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to meet other international students.

Events at the schools

At the special orientation events organized by the departments, the departmental exchange coordinators will be available to answer any questions you may have about courses and lectures. They will also help you arrange your course schedule.

  • Business School (obligatory for all exchange students in the Business Administration program)

    • Welcome & Orientation Session:
      Master: 3 February 2026, 11 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., SN 169   
      Bachelor: 3 February 2026, 1 – 2.30 p.m., SN 169
    • Welcome Reception: 3 February 2026, 2.45 p.m., Katakomben
    • Campus tours:
      2 February 2026, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
      4 February 2026, 10.30 a.m.
      5 February 2026,  3.45 a.m.
      9 February 2026,  3 p.m.
      You have received the registration link via email.
    • Timetable Support Sessions:
      4 February 2026, 11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. (PC lab 358 in L7, 3–5)
      4 February 2026, 4 – 5.30 p.m. (PC lab 358 in L7, 3–5)
      5 February 2026, 2 – 3.30 p.m. (PC lab 358 in L7, 3–5)
      You have received the registration link via email.
    • EO Get-Together
      5 February 2026, 10 a.m.  (EO Café)
    • Contact:
      Sophie Peter
      E-mail: sophie.petermail-uni-mannheim.de

  • School of Social Sciences

  • School of Humanities

    • Orientation event: 5 February 2026, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
      Meeting point: SO 31 (L7, 3–5)
    • Campus tour: 5 February 2026, 2 p.m.
      Meeting point: Ehrenhof, Statue on the left
      You will receive the registration link via email
    • Contact: Eva Breitbach
      E-mail: incoming.philmail-uni-mannheim.de

  • School of Business Informatics and Mathematics

    • Campus tour:  3 February 2026, 1 p.m.
      Meeting point: Cafe Soleil  (A 5, 6)
    • Orientation event:  3 February 2026, approx. 2 p.m. (after the campus tour)
      Meeting point: B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A, A101, small lecture hall
    • Contact: Juliane Roth
      E-mail: juliane.rothmail-uni-mannheim.de

  • Economics

  • Law

    • Campus Tour: 6 February 2026, 1:30 p.m.
      Meeting Point: in front of the Schlosskirche
    • Orientation event: 6 February 2026, after the campus tour, 2 p.m.
      Meeting point: EO 162   
    • Contact: Elisa Berdica
      E-mail: law.internationalmail-uni-mannheim.de                                                                                  

Other events

  • Library tour

    Learn more about the services offered by the Mannheim University Library (approx. 30 min.)

    • 19 February 2026, 1:45 p.m., Central Lending Library Schloss Westflügel (English) 

    Registration via email to: info.ubmail-uni-mannheim.de. 

     

  • International Dinner

    Wasabi or Chili? Korean Kimbap or French Quiche Lorraine? This semester, the ESN VISUM student organization and the International Office are organizing an International Dinner.
    All participants will prepare a typical meal or drink from their home country. This offers a unique opportunity to taste dishes from various regions of the world.

    Hungry yet?

    Then register now for the event and also bring along your ESN VISUM buddy and your friends.

Impressions from the International Dinner

Many colorful flags, e.g. from Greece, Ghana, and Cameroon, hang around a pillar of the Schloss.
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There are many different international dishes on a table. Many people look happily at the food.
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Many people are standing in a colorfully lit room with a high ceiling. Flags from all over the world hang everywhere.
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Two students are standing in front of a table with food. Both are holding a plate.
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Three people stand laughing in the foreground. Behind them, there is a colorfully lit room with lots of people.
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Three people stand smiling in front of a Turkish flag and hold up a Turkish specialty.
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Participants of the International Dinner look at a richly laid table holding plates in their hands.
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Contact:

Nadja Kindinger hat kurze rote Haare. Sie trägt eine Brille, einen türkisenen Blazer und türkisene Ohrringe.
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Nadja Kindinger (she/her)

Team Lead International Exchange Students
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 110
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1153
Fax: +49 621 181-1161
E-mail: kindingermail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
You can book an appointment for a consultation: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-int-exchange-students/
Office hours:
Working from home every Monday and Friday as well as every other Thursday.

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