Coming to Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg stands out as a state that provides excellent opportunities for studying. The universities' academic diversity is recognized both at national and international level. Through the BW/NC program, students from North Carolina have the opportunity to do an exchange at one of the nine research universities in Baden-Württemberg. On the following pages, you can learn more about the individual universities and get to know your future place of study in greater detail.

For more information on the application process to the BW/NC program, please contact the Global Engagement Office at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Advantages of the BW/NC Program

One-time scholarship payment of EUR 710

9 host universities to choose from

Networking between Baden-Württemberg and North Carolina

Universities in Baden-Württemberg

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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is “The Research University in the Helmholtz Association”. As the only German university of excellence with a national large-scale research sector, the KIT offers its students, researchers, and employees unique learning, teaching, and working conditions.

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University of Freiburg

Founded in 1457, the University of Freiburg is situated right in the heart of the city. As one of the ten best universities in Germany, offering a full spectrum of disciplines at eleven schools, it has received numerous awards in nationwide competitions for its excellent research and teaching.

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Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University is Germany’s oldest university and one of the strongest research universities in all of Europe. With its aspiration of connecting traditional academic values with future-oriented scientific concepts in research and teaching, the university is building bridges to the future. In terms of educating students and promoting promising early-stage researchers, Heidelberg relies on research-based teaching and outstanding, well-structured training for doctoral candidates.

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University of Hohenheim

The University of Hohenheim, the oldest University in Stuttgart, is unique in its strong specialization. Founded in 1818 after devastating famines, the University of Hohenheim is not only engaged in intensive basic research but has traditionally also been committed to developing innovative solutions for some of society's pressing problems. To do so, the University of Hohenheim engages in a combination of academic disciplines that is unique among German universities.

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University of Konstanz

Top-level research, excellence in teaching and study, internationality as well as interdisciplinary collaboration have been the hallmarks of the University of Konstanz since its foundation as a reform university in 1966. This clear and distinctive focus soon led to a profile characterized by quality, innovation, and creativity in all aspects of work.

University of Mannheim

For generations, the University of Mannheim has been preparing students to take on leadership roles in business, academia, and society. One of the university’s strengths is its profile that is characterized by Economics, Business Administration and Social Sciences. In these fields of research, the University of Mannheim has repeatedly been ranked as one of the top 20 research institutions in Europe for years.

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University of Stuttgart

Visionary since 1829: The University of Stuttgart stands for exceptional, world-acclaimed research and first-class teaching in one of Europe’s most vibrant industrial areas. The university is a reliable employer, partner for technology transfer and focuses on interdisciplinarity.

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University of Tübingen

Innovative. Interdisciplinary. International. These three words sum up what makes the University of Tübingen one of Germany's top universities. The university provides excellent research and teaching aimed at finding solutions to future challenges in a globalized society. With some 200 study programs, it offers its students a broad spectrum of subjects.

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Ulm University

Ulm University was founded in 1967 as the youngest university in Baden-Württemberg and has kept evolving dynamically ever since. An attractive and future-oriented range of programs and subjects, high quality of education, internationality, interdisciplinarity, and cutting-edge innovative research have become the university’s trademarks.

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Contact

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Lukas Dausend (he/him)

Team Lead | Study Abroad and Bilateral Agreements (USA, Canada, Israel)

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 105
68161 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-1137
E-mail: lukas.dausenduni-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