Going Abroad

Make exciting experiences, learn to think outside the box and make international friends: Studying is the ideal time to plunge into the adventure of a “stay abroad”. The University of Mannheim therefore supports all students in integrating a stay abroad into their studies and gaining valuable international experience. Your options are:

The “classic” way: one or two exchange semesters at a partner university
Special degree programs with integrated study abroad component
Other opportunities abroad such as free mover, internships and short programs

The International Office will assist you with all questions. We offer special counselling for international students, students with children or students with disabilities.

Learn how to apply for an exchange semester at a partner university in less than 3 minutes.

Step by Step: Applying for the university's exchange programs

Attend an information session right at the beginning of your studies.

Where do you want to go? Find the right partner university.

Be aware of the different application deadlines.

Check the language requirements.

Read about scholarships and other financing options.

Read the application instructions applying to your application date.

Start the application for your stay abroad.

Steps upon your successful application.

Degree programs with integrated stay abroad

Business Administration Bachelor with integrated study abroad component

In the bachelor's program in business administration, studying abroad in the 5th semester is compulsory for all students. Free exchange places are available at over 200 partner universities worldwide.

IBEA study option in the Bachelor of Business Administration

USA, Singapore, Brazil and Germany: If the standard semester abroad in the business studies bachelor’s is not enough for you, the Mannheim IBEA study option allows you to study at three foreign partner universities in a total of eight semesters.

Double and Joint Degree Programs

With double or joint degrees, you spend half of your study time abroad and acquire a degree from a partner university in addition to the Mannheim degree.

Bachelor Romance Languages, Literatures and Media

The four-year bachelor's program enables students to study two Romance languages in greater depth and includes a compulsory year abroad in Spain, France, Italy, Latin America or Canada.

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Going abroad as a free mover

Do you want to study at a foreign university not belonging to our network of partner universities? Or weren’t you admitted to the exchange program you applied for? Then read more about going abroad as a free mover.

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Summer and Spring Schools

Many universities offer guest students the opportunity to participate in scientific or language courses. These courses last for some weeks and take place in summer, winter, or spring. They are usually topped off by a wide range of organized leisure time activities. Such short stays abroad are not only fun, they may also yield some ECTS credits.

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Internships abroad

Completing an internship abroad is a great alternative to studying abroad: You will get to know the world of work of another country, work in teams formed by people from different cultures, and develop your subject knowledge. Prospective teachers may also do an internship at a school abroad in order to become acquainted with another education system.

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Information Regarding Funding of Exchange Programs with the United Kingdom

ERASMUS scholarships for the UK for the 2022/23 academic year are still available despite the UK withdrawal from ERASMUS program.

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Rate Increase for Erasmus Students

Good news for Erasmus students who will be studying abroad starting during the Fall Semester 2022: the funding rates will increase by approximately EUR 150 per country group per month. There is also an additional grant (top up) of EUR 250 per month for students whose parents or caregivers do not ...

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Special announcement: remaining exchange spots for Europe for spring 2022

Students of the School of Humanities, Law, Business Informatics and Mathematics as well as Bachelor students of Economics can apply by 30 April 2021 for remaining exchange spots for spring 2022 from the European application process of 31 January 2021.

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Reports

The reports of former outgoing students of the University of Mannheim provide you with exciting insights and tips about studying at one of our many host universities. You can find them in our database of partner universities.

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“Studieren weltweit (studying around the world)”:

First ideas and exciting insights into their experiences abroad such as semesters abroad, internships, free mover stays or summer schools are provided by the correspondents of the DAAD campaign “Studying worldwide”.

We are happy to help you!

Study abroad advisor for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Austria
Gela Wittenberg (she/her)
Study Abroad Advisor
Working from home every Wednesday and Friday; available only via E-Mail on these days.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 160
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1466
E-mail: erasmus-staffmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
You can book an appointment for a virtual consultation: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad/
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Study abroad advisor for France, Italy, and Switzerland
Kerstin Bach (she/her)
Study Abroad Advisor
Available Monday-Thursday, working from home every Monday and Thursday; available only via E-Mail on these days.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 160
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1160
E-mail: kerstin.bachmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad
Study abroad advisor for Northern and Eastern Europe
Ann Mandel (she/her)
Study Abroad Advisor
Available Monday-Thursday, working from home every Wednesday and Thursday; available only via E-Mail on these days.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 105
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1157
E-mail: ann.mandelmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad
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Study abroad advisor for USA, Canada, and Israel
Lukas Dausend (he/him)
Team Lead | Study Abroad Advisor
Working from home every Thursday and Friday as well as Wednesday in odd calendar weeks; available only via E-Mail on these days.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 160
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1137
E-mail: lukas.dausendmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
You can book an appointment for an individual consultation: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad
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Study abroad advisor for Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand
Louisa Tsouvallas (she/her)
Study Abroad, Bilateral Agreements and Nomination/Application Procedures (Asia, Africa, AUS, NZ)
Working from home every Monday, Friday as well as Wednesdays in even calendar weeks; available only via E-Mail on these days.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 102
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1207
E-mail: louisa.tsouvallasmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad/
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Study abroad advisor for Spain, Portugal and Latin America
Vania Fundinger-Sawant (she/her)
Study Abroad, Bilateral Agreements and Nomination/Application Procedures (Portugal, Spain, Latin America)
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 102
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1455
E-mail: vania.fundinger-sawantmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
You can book an appointment for a virtual consultation: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad/

Office hours:
Working from home every Wednesday and Thursday; available only via E-Mail on these days.
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Advice on selecting courses and recognition of examinations and coursework
If you have any questions regarding your stay abroad, here you can find the respective competent contact person at your school. They will advise you on any study-related aspects of your stay abroad, including the question of when a stay abroad can be best integrated in your degree program.

Going Abroad

Step by Step: Applying for the university's exchange programs

Degree programs with integrated stay abroad

Business Administration Bachelor with integrated study abroad component

IBEA study option in the Bachelor of Business Administration

Double and Joint Degree Programs

Bachelor Romance Languages, Literatures and Media

Other opportunities to go abroad

Going abroad as a free mover

Summer and Spring Schools

Internships abroad

News

Let us inspire you

Reports

“Studieren weltweit (studying around the world)”:

We are happy to help you!

Study abroad advisor for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Austria

Gela Wittenberg (she/her)

Study abroad advisor for France, Italy, and Switzerland

Kerstin Bach (she/her)

Study abroad advisor for Northern and Eastern Europe

Ann Mandel (she/her)

Study abroad advisor for USA, Canada, and Israel

Lukas Dausend (he/him)

Study abroad advisor for Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand

Louisa Tsouvallas (she/her)

Study abroad advisor for Spain, Portugal and Latin America

Vania Fundinger-Sawant (she/her)

Advice on selecting courses and recognition of examinations and coursework

International Office

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