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ENGAGE.EU Campus – Study Offers @ University of Mannheim

Together with its partners in the ENGAGE.EU alliance (LUISS University, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Tilburg University, Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, University of National and World Economy, WU Vienna, Universitat Ramon Llull), University of Mannheim is participating in the creation of a joint ENGAGE.EU University Campus to offer a range of virtual mobility study opportunities. 

This webpage is dedicated to the offers hosted at the University of Mannheim. Please visit the ENGAGE.EU alliance website to discover the complete offer for learners here:

ENGAGE.EU alliance website



Global Sustainability Management (GSM) – Elective Courses at the University of Mannheim

The GSM program brings together master students from all ENGAGE.EU partner universities and different fields of study. It is a two-semester program, where the first GSM semester is spent at Hanken School of Economics or WU Vienna with GSM Core Courses. The second GSM semester is spent either at the home university or at an ENGAGE.EU partner university with GSM Elective Courses. To learn more about the GSM program, please visit the GSM website here.

GSM students can choose to spend the second GSM semester at University of Mannheim or to attend online/hybrid courses as virtually mobile students. The GSM program coordination at WU Vienna will inform us if you have chosen to study in-presence or online at the University of Mannheim. We will then contact you regarding the registration process. 

GSM Electives Catalog at University of Mannheim

As the first GSM elective semester will be the Fall semester in 2026, the GSM electives offered by the University of Mannheim have not yet been marked in the University Course Catalogue – therefore please refer to this document to get an impression of the in-presence/online/hybrid elective courses we have to offer:

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GSM's second semester at University of Mannheim

Students who choose the University of Mannheim as their destination to spend their second semester abroad can benefit from a broad range of GSM electives offered by the Business School and the School of Humanities. 

If you choose Mannheim as your destination for your second semester abroad, you will be welcomed as an incoming exchange student. Take a look at the webpages for incoming exchange students to learn your To Dos!

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Virtual Mobility during GSM's second semester at University of Mannheim

Students who are not travelling to Mannheim can choose from a smaller number of GSM electives that are offered in an online or hybrid format.

If you choose to attend GSM electives virtually at Mannheim during your second semester, you will be welcomed as an incoming virtual student. We'll inform you about the registration procedure in due time!

Contact

If you have any questions about the GSM Electives at the University of Mannheim, please contact us: gsmmail-uni-mannheim.de


Online Exchange Initiative (OEI) – Fall Semester 2025

Since fall 2020, students from above mentioned partner universities can apply for a range of online courses offered by University of Mannheim within the framework of the ENGAGE.EU Online Exchange Initiative (OEI).

As a participant, you will be part of a virtual and international classroom. Benefit from international learning opportunities and exchange ideas with students from different countries! For more information, please take a look at the FaQs in the Application Process section below!

Application Process (OEI)

  • Requirements – Who can apply?

    The online course offer is available to students studying at the following partner universities:

    • LUISS University
    • NHH Norwegian School of Economics
    • Tilburg University
    • Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
    • University of National and World Economy
    • WU Vienna
    • Universitat Ramon Llull

    Bachelor’s level courses: enrollment in a bachelor’s program at a partner university in the semester of participation. Ideally, you have completed one year of full time studies which amounts to 60 ECTS Credits. Proficiency in the courses' language of instruction at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.

    Master’s level courses: enrollment in a master’s program at a partner university in the semester of participation. Proficiency in the courses' language of instruction at level C1according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.

    Please note: in addition to the above mentioned general admission requirements, single courses may also have special admission requirements such as previous knowledge in the field etc. Please take a close look at the course descriptions and stated requirements in the course catalog below.

  • Application period – Until when can I apply?

    The application period will open on 2 June and will close on 30 June 23:59 CET, 2025. All applicants will be informed about the outcome of their application within two weeks.

  • I am not sure if I get a credit trans­fer approval from my home university before the application period ends – what should I do?

    We encourage you to apply even if you do not have final credit trans­fer approval from your home university at the time of application. Should you find out that credit trans­fer is not possible at your home university and would not like to attend an ENGAGE course at University of Mannheim any more, kindly write an e-mail to oei.engagemail-uni-mannheim.de and state that you would like to cancel your particpation.

  • I got admitted at University of Mannheim – but now I realize that I cannot participate in the course anymore, what should I do?

    Please write an e-mail to oei.engagemail-uni-mannheim.de and indicate which course you would like to de-register from. In case you de-register from all courses you were admitted for, please send a written request for disregistration to the above mentioned e-mail address.

  • Are there any fees?

    Tuition fees and administrative fees for participating students of this initiative are waived. Please note that you have to bear the costs for reading materials and literature if a course requires the like.

  • Trans­cript of Records

    At the end of your virtual mobility,  you will receive an official trans­cipt of records from University of Mannheim. For credit trans­fer options, please check with your home institution.

  • Application – How can I apply and what do I need to submit?

    To begin your application, please complete the following online form. After submitting the form, you will be asked to register with our Mobility Online Portal to complete your application. In our portal, you will be asked to upload

    1. Motivation Letter (template will be provided on our portal)
    2. Confirmation of enrollment at your home university
    3. Trans­cript of records

    In our portal, you will then be able to indicate the courses you would like to apply for. You may list of up to 5 courses you would be interested in (state your priority for each course) and the maximum number of courses you wish to attend. You can attend a maximum of 3 courses.

    The selection will be based on an evaluation of your overall academic performance (trans­cript of records) and the statement of motivation. University of Mannheim will inform its partner universities about the admitted students, so they can confirm the students' selection and enrollment.

    Please note: Enrollment at the home institution during the semester of participation is mandatory for registration as an OEI student at University of Mannheim. Should students lose their enrollment status at the home institution after having been admitted and registered for OEI at University of Mannheim, disregistration at University of Mannheim will also be enforced.

    Application period has closed.

Claudius Werry

Claudius Werry (er/ihn)

ENGAGE.EU Local Work Package Coordinator Campus & Academic Affairs (WP2)
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Eine lächelnde Person trägt ein hellblaues T-Shirt mit dem Logo der Uni Mannheim und steht auf der Mensawiese vor dem Schloss. Die Person heißt Anais Bentayeb..
Ich würde allen Studierenden, die neugierig sind und Lust haben, ihren Horizont zu erweitern, empfehlen an der Online Exchange Initiative teilzunehmen.
Anais Bentayeb / Teilnehmerin Online Exchange Initiative
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„Ich persönlich bin von der Online Exchange Initiative begeistert“ sagt, Marcello, der Online-Kurse an der Universität Mannheim belegt hatte.
Marcello Alexander Gundolf, Wirtschafts­universität Wien