Five students conversing by the statue of Prince-Elector Karl Ludwig on the Ehrenhof of the Palace. Three are sitting on the steps of the monument. Two are standing.

How to Apply

Please read the admission requirements and FAQs carefully before starting the application process.

Applications for the 2024 fall semester are now open. Admission requirements for each center can be found here:

Admission Center for Doctoral Studies in Business

Admission Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics

Admission Center for Doctoral Studies in Social Science

General information

Admission to our programs is highly competitive so we encourage you to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the contents of our website. This will help you prepare the best application possible.

Online application portal

Final application deadline: 31 March 2024

Early applications

Applications handed in before 15 January 2024 will be treated as early applications and reviewed before the final deadline. Applications from candidates that are not accepted in the early round will be reviewed again with all other applications after the final deadline of 31 March.

Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences

University of Mannheim
B 6, 30–32 (2nd floor)
68159 Mannheim