Application Deadlines

Bachelor's and Bachelor of Education Programs

All bachelor’s programs begin in the fall semester.

  • The application deadline for our bachelor's programs for the fall semester 2025/2026 is planned to start on 1 June and end on 15 July 2025.


Further information is available here.

Master's Programs

  • You may also apply for some of our master's programs for the spring semester. The application deadline for the spring semester 2025 is planned to begin on 15 October and end on 15 November 2024.
  • The application deadline for the fall semester 2025/2026 will start on 10 April and end on 15 May or 31 May 2025 depending on the study program of your interest (please see table below).
Master's Program Application Deadline for the Fall Semester 2025/2026 Application Deadline for the Spring Semester 2025
Business Informatics (taught in English) 10 April – 15 May 15 October – 15 November
Competition Law and Regulation 10 April – 31 May
Culture and Economy: English and American Studies 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: French Studies 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: German Studies 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: History 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: Italian Studies 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: Media and Communication Studies 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: Philosophy 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: Spanish Studies 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Economic and Business Education 10 April – 15 May
Economics (taught in English) 10 April – 15 May
History 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Intercultural German Studies 10 April – 31 May
Language and Communication 10 April – 31 May
Literature, Media and Culture in the Modern Era 10 April – 31 May
Mannheim Master in Data Science (taught in English) 10 April – 15 May 15 October – 15 November
Mannheim Master in Management (taught in English) 10 April – 15 May
Mannheim Master in Social Data Science (taught in English) 10 April – 15 May
Master of Comparative Business Law (taught in English) 10 April – 31 May
Master of Education 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Master of Education Extension Subject 10 April – 31 May
Master of Laws 10 April – 31 May
Mathematics 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Mathematics in Business and Economics 10 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Media and Communication Studies: Digital Communication 10 April – 31 May
Political Science (taught in English) 10 April – 15 May
Psychology – Cognitive and Clinical Psychology 10 April – 15 May
Psychology – Work, Economy and Society 10 April – 15 May
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 10 April – 15 May
Sociology (taught in English) 10 April – 15 May

Applying – here's how it works!
We provide you with step-by-step instructions on what to consider when applying for admission to a program at the University of Mannheim. 

Information on applying for admission to a bachelor's program
Information on applying for admission to a master's program

International academic year
The University of Mannheim has aligned its academic calendar with the international academic year:
Spring semester: 1 February to 31 July
Fall semester: 1 August to 31 January

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