During your Studies
To ensure that your studies at the University of Mannheim will be a complete success, we are happy to help you at any time. As part of the FIT for studies program, we organize “Study Success Sessions” and help you with all your questions and needs.
I like that the University of Mannheim is very well equipped and tries to provide a relaxed study environment for its students. Its facilities include various libraries, the Learning Center, the Mensa, and sports courses.
Further information
Do you need academic help?
It is not always easy to find your way around a new university, especially if you have not studied abroad before.
The University of Mannheim provides its international students with various resources and services:- Videos for students on academic writing and research (in English)
- ZWÖLFDREISSIG workshops: These workshops will provide you with useful tips on academic writing, research, and learning.
- Study Skills: Courses on academic research and writing.
- Teaching and Learning Center: A central contact for everything that has to do with teaching and learning. There are a few services provided in English.
- studyconnect: A platform facilitating the formation of learning groups through automated matching.
- Learning and study techniques: Courses and services regarding learning methods, self and time management strategies, and the safe use of databases.
Are you thinking about a changing your program?
If you are thinking about changing your program of study or university, we recommend attending a Changing Lanes presentation. If you hold a residence permit for the purpose of studying, some special regulations apply to changing your program or university.
We are happy to advise you on any questions you may have regarding this topic.
You would like to work or do an internship?
If you hold a German residence permit for the purpose of studying, you are generally allowed to work for 140 days (or 280 half-days) per calendar year. The foreigners’ office always has to be informed of long-term employments and must approve them.
The same applies to internships in Germany and abroad. Days worked as part of a voluntary internship are also counted towards the work days allowed. Vacation days, sick days and holidays, however, do not count.If you want to take an academic leave of absence in order to complete an internship, please go to Academic leave of absence for further information. Please keep in mind that your residence permit becomes invalid six months after you have left Germany.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
You want to spend a semester abroad?
If you are an international degree-seeking student at the University of Mannheim planning a semester abroad, you should check as early as possible if you need a visa for your host country and find out how to apply for it.
If you are not an EU/
EEA citizen and hold a German residence permit for the purpose of studying, you have to notify the foreigners’ office of longer stays abroad beforehand and in due time. The foreigners’ office always has to be notified of your long-term plans and approve them. Please keep in mind that your residence permit becomes invalid six months after you have left Germany, even if it expires only at a later date. Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
You need a leave of absence?
Upon request, students can interrupt their studies, provided that they have an important reason for doing so. Further information on requesting an academic leave of absence is provided here.
If you hold a German residence permit for the purpose of studying, an academic leave of absence requires the approval of the foreigner`s office. The foreigner's office in Mannheim generally does not allow an academic leave of absence due to internships or semesters abroad. If you are not resident in Mannheim, you must apply for the permit beforehand and in good time at the local foreigner's office.Please keep in mind that your residence permit becomes invalid six months after you have left Germany, even if it expires only at a later date.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Have you reached the end of your program?
If you hold a German residence permit for the purpose of studying, please keep in mind that this permit is directly linked to your status as a student. It usually becomes invalid two weeks after you have completed or dropped out of your program of study (disenrollment). Please note that, from the point of view of the regulations regarding your residence permit, your program of study is deemed completed upon announcement of the grade of your last examination (usually on the portal).
If you are not a citizen of the EU or EEA and want to stay in Germany for an extended period of time after the end of your studies, you will thus have to apply for a new residence permit at the competent foreigner`s office in due time.
