Orientation Programs, Receptions, and Events
New surroundings, new university, new everything. To help you “arrive” and settle in, we offer different orientation programs, receptions, and events. The International Office and the various schools are looking forward to seeing you there!
During the Welcome Week, 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 semester schedule. In addition to receiving important information on your studies, you will also be able to meet fellow students.
Events organized by the International Office
Introduction to the studying system of the University of Mannheim for the spring semester 2025 by the International Office & Orientation Event of the Studierendenwerk
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 2–3.30 p.m.
Meeting point: SO 108
This event is 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. Important information on visa and residence permits will also be presented. The Studierendenwerk will give information on services and counseling offered. Questions such as:
- Who do I contact when something needs to be repaired?
- Who can help me if I have trouble with my internet connection?
and many others will be answered at this event.
Reception for international students and researchers
Friday, 7 February 2025, 4 p.m.
Meeting point: SO 108You are cordially invited to attend! All international students and researchers will be officially greeted by a member of he President’s Office and the head of the International Office.
International student organizations, the Institute of Sports, and the counseling services of the Studierendenwerk will present their programs.
Afterwards you will have the opportunity to get in touch with fellow international students.
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Please find the semester program containing all the events for international students in the following brochure:
Events organized by the schools
The more specialized orientation events of the departments are your opportunity to ask your departmental exchange coordinator all about courses and classes. You can also ask for assistance in arranging your semester schedule.
Business School (obligatory for all exchange students in the Business Administration program)
- Welcome & Orientation Session:
Bachelor: 02 February, 10 a.m., SN 169
Master: 04 February, 12 p.m., SN 169 - Welcome Reception: 04 February, 2.30 p.m., “Katakomben”
- Get Together: 06 February, 5 p.m., Café EO
Campus tours:
February 3, 10 a.m.
February 3, 2 p.m.
February 5, 10:30 a.m.
February 6, 2 p.m.
February 10, 5:15 p.m.
You already received the registration link via email (subject “BESS Welcome Week Schedule”).- Timetable Support Sessions:
February 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (PC lab 358 in L7, 3–5)
February 5, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (PC lab 358 in L7, 3–5)
February 6, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (PC lab 358 in L7, 3–5)
You already received the registration link via email (subject “BESS Welcome Week Schedule”).- Contact: Christina Paul
E-mail: christina.pauluni-mannheim.de
- Welcome & Orientation Session:
School of Social Sciences
- Orientation event: Thursday, 29 August 2024, 2 – 3.30 p.m.
Meeting point: room B144 (A5, 6 Building B) - Campus tour: Thursday, 29 August 2024, after the orientation event
Meeting point: Raum B144 (A5, 6 Gebäudeteil B) - Contact Political Science: Dr. Gledis Londo
E-mail: International.politicalscienceuni.mannheim.de - Contact Psychology: Janina Heker
E-mail: International.sowiuni-mannheim.de - Contact Sociology: Janina Heker
E-mail: International.sowiuni-mannheim.de
- Orientation event: Thursday, 29 August 2024, 2 – 3.30 p.m.
School of Humanities
- Orientation event: 29 August 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meeting point: EO 145 - Campus tour: 29 August 2024, 4 p.m.
Meeting point: Ehrenhof, Statue on the left - Contact: Andrea Lutterbach
E-mail: incoming.philuni-mannheim.de
- Orientation event: 29 August 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
- Campus tour: 29 August 2024, 11 a.m.
Meeting point: Cafe Soleil (A 5, 6) - Orientation event: 29 August 2024, approx. 12 a.m. (after the campus tour)
Meeting point: B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A, A101, small lecture hall - Contact: Juliane Roth
E-mail: juliane.rothuni-mannheim.de
- Campus tour: 29 August 2024, 11 a.m.
Economics
- Orientation event: 29 August 2024, 12.00 p.m.
Meeting point: L7, 3–5, S031 - Campus tour: 29 August 2024 (after the orientation event, weather-permitting)
- Contact bachelor’s program: Christiane Cischinsky
E-mail: christiane.cischinskyuni-mannheim.de - Contact master’s program: Sebastian Herdtweck
E-mail: econgraduni-mannheim.de
- Orientation event: 29 August 2024, 12.00 p.m.
Law
- Campus Tour: 30 August 2024, 1.15 p.m.
Meeting Point: in front of the Schlosskirche - Orientation event: 30 August 2024, after the campus tour, 2 p.m.
Meeting point: EO 162
- Contact: Elisa Berdica
E-mail: law.internationaluni-mannheim.de
- Campus Tour: 30 August 2024, 1.15 p.m.
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Library Tour
Library Tour (30 minutes): Get to know Mannheim's University Library and the most important library services while joining our library tour.
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 10:15 a.m., Central Lending Library
Thursday, 29 August 2024, 10:15 a.m,. Central Lending Library
Wednesday, 4 September 2024, 10:15 a.m., Information desks in the subject libraries
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 1:45 p.m., Central Lending Library
Please register for the library tours via email: info.ubuni-mannheim.de
International Dinner
Wasabi or chili? Korean Kimbap or French Quiche Lorraine? This semester, the student initiative ESN VISUM and the International Office host an International Dinner.
You will prepare a typical meal or drink from your country and at the same time taste dishes from different regions of the world!
Hungry yet?
Grab your ESN VISUM buddy and your friends, and start cooking!
- When? Wednesday, 11 September 2024 – 6.30 p.m.
- Where? Katakomben
- Registration deadline: 9 September 2024
- Registration link: International Dinner | ESN VISUM Mannheim & International Office
