Study Abroad with ENGAGE.EU
The alliance comprises higher education institutions spread across the continent and thus reflects Europe’s diversity. In addition to the University of Mannheim, it includes the universities Luiss Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (Italy), NHH Norwegian School of Economics (Norway), Tilburg University (Netherlands), University of National and World Economy (Bulgaria), Université Toulouse 1 Capitole (France), and the Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria). As of October 2023, the Hanken School of Economics (Finland) and the Universitat Ramon Llull (Spain) have joined the alliance as partner institutions. As a joint European University, ENGAGE.EU is the academic home of more than 100,000 students, researchers, and employees, working and innovating together with great passion and enthusiasm, sharing their interdisciplinary and cross-cultural knowledge.
You can find all ENGAGE.EU learning opportunities for students here:
This webpage (below) gives special information for students of University of Mannheim who would like to participate in one of the listed study offers:
Study Abroad with ENGAGE.EU
ENGAGE.EU Online Exchange Initiative (OEI)
Since the fall semester 2020, students of the University of Mannheim can study virtually at our ENGAGE.EU partner universities within the Online Exchange Initiative (OEI). As a participant, you will be part of a virtual and international classroom. Benefit from international learning opportunities and exchange ideas with students from different countries! Students may choose from the partner's online course offer and can apply for usually up to three online courses per semester which they take parallel to their studies at University of Mannheim. This includes taking exams and receiving ECTS credits – depending on the study program, recognition of credits at University of Mannheim is possible.
Application Phase for Fall Semester 2025: 2. – 30. Juni 2025! Important information for UMA students to be found here!
| Next offer | Fall 2025 |
| Application Phase | 2. – 30. June 2025 |
| Target Group | Bachelor- and Master |
| Type of Mobility | Virtual Mobility |
| Duration | Semester |
| ECTS | yes |
| Financial Support | no costs |
Global Sustainability Management (GSM)
The GSM program is open for MMM and MAKUWI Philosophy and History students. This two-semester program combines current topics in sustainability research with an international experience through interactive workshops, immersive learning and hands-on project work. You will benefit from the expertise of our ENGAGE.EU top academics and sustainability practitioners – building your professional network.
| Next Offer | Spring 2026 |
| Application Phase | 30. September 2025 |
| Target Group | MMM, MAKUWI Geschichte, MAKUWI Philosophie |
| Type of Mobility | Exchange Semester + Virtual Mobility |
| Duration | 2 Semesters |
| ECTS | 60 |
| Financial Support | Erasmus-Funding for Exchange Semester |
ENGAGE.EU Joint Programme in Digital Transformation
The world is changing fast. The Joint Programme in Digital Transformation Programmes equips you with the latest technology skills and knowledge to understand data, leverage digital disruption, create societal impact, prepare yourself for a digital future that is happening now, and become a digital change maker. In this programme, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the largest tech and digital companies in innovative case studies and workshops. As a culmination, the programme ends with an in-person summer seminar at one of the seven partner universities, where you will meet your cohort, practically apply your knowledge from the courses, and expand your network.
| Next Offer | Spring Semester 2026 |
| Application Phase | Approx. October 2025 |
| Target Group | Master |
| Type of Mobility | Blended Mobility (Online Courses + UMA On-Campus Week) |
| Duration | Spring Semester + Summer Session in June (on-site UMA) |
| ECTS | 20 |
| Financial Support | No cost for UMA students |
ENGAGE.EU Summer / Winter Schools
The ENGAGE.EU Summer- and Winter Schools are an intensive, two-week summer programs taught by ENGAGE.EU professors and lecturers. The programs aims to provide a forum for interdisciplinary academic exchange and learning, preparing students with hard and soft skills they can use as they pursue graduate studies and future careers.
| Next Offer | Winter Schools in February 2026 | NHH Bergen and WU Wien |
| Application Phase | 15.9. – 15.10.2025 | |
| Target Group | Bachelor- und Master | |
| Type of Mobility | Blended Mobility (Online- und Präsenzphase) | |
| Duration | 1–2 Wochen | |
| ECTS | 3–6 | |
| Financial Support | Erasmus-Funding for Travel Expenses |
ENGAGE.EU Study Tours
The study tour includes a three- to five-day stay at one of the nine ENGAGE.EU partner universities. The trips are organised together with students from the host university and include an academic component (at least a one-hour session) and optionally a professional component.
The study tour aims to create new mobility opportunities in addition to traditional semester exchanges and Summer/
| Next Offer | November 2025 at Tilbrug University | |
| Application Phase | tba | |
| Target Group | Bachelor- und Master | The format is particularly aimed at those students who, for financial or personal reasons, do not have the opportunity to participate in other stays abroad. |
| Type of Mobility | Short Term Mobility | |
| Duration | 3–5 days | |
| ECTS | no | |
| Financial Support | Reimbursement of Travel and Housing Costs (capped) |
ENGAGE.EU Expedition Weeks
“Expeditions” are programs where, together with students from partner universities, companies, and research institutions, you take on a challenge in one of the cities belonging to the alliance
| Next Offer | tba |
| Application Phase | tba |
| Target Group | Bachelor- and Master |
| Type of Mobility | Short Term Mobility |
| Duration | 1 week |
| ECTS | no |
| Financial Support | Reimbursement of Travel Costs (capped) |
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