Zwei Studentinnen und zwei Studenten sitzen auf dem Ehrenhof der Universität Mannheim vor einer Statue.

Upon Your Arrival

An alle neu zugelassenen Studierenden: Willkommen – bitte lesen Sie die Informationen im Studierendenportal Portal². Sie können sich dort mit den Benutzerdaten des Bewerberportals einloggen. Dort finden Sie aktuelle Hinweise für Ihren Studienbeginn im kommenden Semester – vor allem im Bereich “Einführungsveranstaltungen und ToDos”! Hier geht es zum Portal²!

Upon your arrival, you have to complete a number of very important steps in order to start studying. Please find out more here.

  • Events

    Orientation Session for all new Degree-Seeking Students (English)

    When: Monday, 3 Februar 2025, 1:00 p.m. (German time)

    Where: Online on Zoom (link will be posted later)

    Welcome Reception for International Students

    When:      Friday, 7 Februar 2025, 4 p.m.
    Where:    SO 108

    If you can't come to Mannheim for the event, you can also participate via Zoom.

    Get-Together für all new degree-seeking students

    When: Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 5 p.m.

    Where: IBZ (L 2, 2 – 4)

    Please note: Photos and videos will be taken during the events. They will be used for documentation purposes and for subsequent publications to report on the event.

    Map of the Campus (PDF)

    Click here for a brochure containing all the events for international students taking place this semester.

    International Stammtisch

    The Stammtisch is for everyone who likes to meet new people, connect with others and have fun. For this we plan various events throughout the semester.

    You can find more information about the events and the registration here.

  • Enrollment

    Newly admitted students will find most up-to-date guidance on enrollment in the section 'Orientation events and Things to Do'! You can log in to Portal² with the same credentials you are using for the Application Portal! Find the Portal² here!

Integreat App Mannheim

The Integreat App Mannheim provides you with necessary information which you will need upon your arrival in Mannheim. The app displays important matters, which you will have to consider when moving to Mannheim, in a clear and compact way. You can find information regarding e.g. apartment search, health insurance and residence permits.

The app is available in several languages (e.g. English, Turkish, and Russian). New languages are added frequently.

The Integreat App Mannheim can be downloaded from the App-Store and Google Play Store for free. Additionally, the app is available as a desktop version .

The University of Mannheim is a great place for international students to study. There’s always someone I can talk to if I have any questions or problems.
Hieu Nguyen, student in the bachelor’s program in Media and Communication Studies, Hanoi (Vietnam) / Photo credit: Elisa Berdica

Contact:

Team International Degree-Seeking Students

University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 108/109
68161 Mannheim
Opening hours:
Visit our offices without an appointment on Tuesdays from 9–11 a.m. (open office hours).