Financing

Depending on the destination, a stay abroad can mean higher expenses in comparison to studying in Germany. To ease the financial burden, there are many scholarship programs and other financial support options available. The International Office is happy to advise you on financing your stay abroad.

Staying abroad on a tight budget?

If you can’t spend a lot of money, you might want to select countries with low costs of living. The country database of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (only available in German) provides an overview. Whether you want to spend your semester abroad in Europe or overseas is an important factor: Stays outside of Europe often entail additional costs for visa, special insurance coverage, bank guarantees, language tests, and high travel expenses. Additionally, the Erasmus grant is almost always included for stays abroad in Europe.

Credit: Anna Logue

Scholarships

Erasmus, Promos, Baden-Württemberg Scholarship and other programs: Most students at the University of Mannheim receive funding for their stays abroad through various scholarship programs. In most cases, these scholarships cover part of the costs of living.

Zwei Peronen sitzen an einem Tisch und führen ein Beratungsgespräch. Student lächelt, Beraterin zeigt mit einem Stift auf ein Blatt Papier, auf dem ein Stundenplan zu sehen ist.

Credit: Anna Logue

BAföG for stays abroad

Not only students receiving regular BAföG (Inlands-BAföG) are eligible for BAföG for stays abroad. Students who fall just under the assessment threshold for Inlands-BAföG can take advantage of BAföG for their stays abroad.

Zwei Personen sitzen an einem Tisch. Weißes Blatt Papier auf dem Tisch. Frau hat Stift in der Hand.

Credit: Anna Logue

Student loans

If no scholarships are available or other financing issues arise, student loan programs might be an alternative. Especially the federal student loan program can be a helpful temporary funding option.

Eine aufgeklappte Weltkarte liegt auf einem Holztisch. Eine Hand hält die Karte fest.

Credit: Anna Logue

Country-specific support

Some funding institutions focus on one region or country. We have compiled a list of funding options for each country.

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/
Credit: Elisa Berdica
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
Credit: Katrin Glückler
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
Credit: Tsvetina Tsonkova
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/
Credit: Julia Geier
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.
Credit: Leah Kratschmann
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.

Financing

Scholarships

BAföG for stays abroad

Student loans

Country-specific support

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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