Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences
The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim provides graduate training in empirical and quantitative methods as well as their application to business, economics, and the social sciences.
Doctoral programs
Rankings
Our 11 full-time three to five year doctoral programs provide access to world-class teaching and a vibrant and international faculty at the forefront of cutting-edge research.
#1 in Germany
in Accounting & Finance and #2 in Economics & Econometrics and Business & Management – QS University Rankings 2024 (ranking by subject)
#1 in Germany
in Economics & Econometrics and #2 in Social Sciences – Times Higher Education Ranking 2023 (ranking by subject)
#2 in Germany
in Psychology, Sociology and Political Science and #3 in Finance – Shanghai Ranking 2023 (ranking by subject)