ecUM – electronic card Universität Mannheim
The ecUM (electronic card University of Mannheim) is a multi-functional smart card which serves as identification card for students, staff members and guests at the University of Mannheim. The ecUM authorizes you to access certain buildings and rooms of the university and serves as your library card. In addition, you can use the ecUM for cashless payment at the Mensa, EO Cafeteria and Café Soleil.
You can use the ecUM
- as University of Mannheim identification card / student ID card / guest ID / guest ID for institutions
- for accessing certain buildings and rooms (application required, see access authorization)
- as library card (with your personal Uni-ID)
- for cashless payment at the Mensa, EO Cafeteria and Café Soleil
- to use the lockers at the University Library
- for different functions at the self-service terminals
- for getting the stamp indicating the period of validity
- to transfer money to your print account
For more information on topping up your card, how to apply for a replacement card as well as information on how to use the ecUM as student ID card, please go to our instructions.
Fees
In accordance with the General Statutes of Fees of the University of Mannheim, you will have to pay a fee in the amount of 15 euros, if you need a replacement card or a guest card.
General Statutes of Fees, as at 17 May 2006 (PDF, in German)
Information on how to use the ecUM
Please read the general information on how to use the smart card as University of Mannheim identification card.
Information on how to use the ecUM