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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

  • The application deadline for the fall semester 2025/2026 will start on 1 April and end on 15 May or 31 May 2025 depending on the study program of your interest (please see table below).
  • You may also apply for some of our master's programs for the spring semester. The application deadline for the spring semester 2026 is planned to begin on 15 October and end on 15 November 2025.
Master's Program Application Deadline for the Fall Semester 2025/2026 Application Deadline for the Spring Semester 2026
Business Informatics (taught in English) 1 April – 15 May 15 October – 15 November
Competition Law and Regulation 1 April – 31 May
Culture and Economy: English and American Studies 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: French Studies 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: German Studies 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: History 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: Italian Studies 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: Media and Communication Studies 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: Philosophy 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Culture and Economy: Spanish Studies 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Economic and Business Education 1 April – 15 May
Economics (taught in English) 1 April – 15 May
History 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Intercultural German Studies 1 April – 31 May
Language and Communication 1 April – 31 May
Literature, Media and Culture in the Modern Era 1 April – 31 May
Mannheim Master in Data Science (taught in English) 1 April – 15 May 15 October – 15 November
Mannheim Master in Management (taught in English) 1 April – 15 May
Mannheim Master in Social Data Science (taught in English) 1 April – 15 May
Master of Comparative Business Law (taught in English) 1 April – 31 May
Master of Education 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Master of Education Extension Subject 1 April – 31 May
Master of Laws 1 April – 31 May
Mathematics 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Mathematics in Business and Economics 1 April – 31 May 15 October – 15 November
Media and Communication Studies: Digital Communication 1 April – 31 May
Political Science (taught in English) 1 April – 15 May
Psychology – Cognitive and Clinical Psychology 1 April – 15 May
Psychology – Work, Economy and Society 1 April – 15 May
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 1 April – 15 May
Sociology (taught in English) 1 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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