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.
Starting on 1 July 2025, the ecUM will have a new design. There will no longer be a photo on the front of the card. Please note that the ecUM is only valid with an official photo ID. The change affects all newly issued cards. Existing cards with photos remain valid and can continue to be used.
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 getting the stamp indicating the period of validity
- to transfer money to your print account
How do I get my ecUM when I’m a new employee?
Upon recruitment, you will receive your activated ecUM via internal post.
How can I validate and re-validate my ecUM?
You need to validate your ecUM by printing a stamp of the period of validity on your card. Each semester, you need to re-validate the card. Please validate or re-validate your ecUM at the dedicated validity printers at the university. The locations of the dedicated printers (only validity imprint) are:
- A 5 in the library
- A 3, in the library on the 2nd floor
- Schneckenhof Süd at the InfoCenter
- L 1, 1 Express-Service
- Ehrenhof West, in the librabry on the 2nd floor
At the dedicated printer, you only have to insert the card and it will be printed and ejected again.
Where can I apply for a new ecUM?
If your card is lost, defective, or its status changes, you can apply for a replacement card. To do so, please contact the IT-Service-Desk (InfoCenter) directly. If you suspect that your ecUM has been lost, please block it as soon as possible via the MyUni-ID website.
Paying with ecUM – Where can I top up my ecUM?
Paying with ecUM
In the Cafeterias and the Mensa, you can always use your ecUM card for payment. You can also use ecUM for payment in the institutions of the Studierendenwerk as well as for coffee and washing machines. We recommend that you use ecUM for all payment on campus so that you can benefit from the lowest price. In all Cafeterias and the Mensa, there is at least one register where you can pay in cash, but due to the increased work an extra 25% are added to the price which you would pay using ecUM.Where can I top up my ecUM?
You can top up your ecUM at some of the registers in the Mensa, in the Café Soleil and in the Café EO. We recommend using the Autoload process of the Studierendenwerk Mannheim. Topping up your card at the cashless Autoload terminals (right next to the self service terminals) is fast and comfortable:FAQs autoload ecUMset up autoload
Do you need help? Please contact the InfoCenter of the University IT, if you have problems using the ecUM. We will help you as quickly as possible and in an uncomplicated way. We are located in Schloss Schneckenhof Süd but are also happy to help you by phone at +49 621 181-3027 or via e-mail at id.unituni-mannheim.de .