Language of instruction
Limited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.
Since 1907, the Business School of the University of Mannheim has displayed a remarkable success story and is today considered not only the number one Business School nationally but also as one of the leading institutions in Europe.
Mannheim has a lot to offer when it comes to culture. The UNESCO Creative City impresses with its numerous concerts, museums, theatres, and festivals.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | February–June |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
View the University of Mannheim academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
The University of Mannheim has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
- University of Mannheim Fact Sheet (PDF, 353.4 KB)
- Incoming exchange student information
- Campus life, including student clubs and societies
- Buddy program
- Living and Studying as an International Student at the University of Mannheim
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- B Advanced Finance and EconomicsSemester 1, 2023
My highlight was the people I got to meet and the friendships I made throughout the experience.
- B Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) / Dip LanguagesSemester 2, 2022
- B Civil Engineering/Commerce & Dip LanguagesSemester 1, 2019
You'll cry twice during your time in Mannheim. First when you arrive and you realise how ugly Mannheim is and second when you leave and you realise you've grown to love it!
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at the University of Mannheim is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at the University of Mannheim.
Study Options
50 per cent of your courses at the University of Mannheim must be from the School of Business. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the University of Mannheim course catalogue.
Additionally, you can look through the courses offered in English each semester.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
There are multiple housing options available for exchange students at the University of Mannheim. The University's International Office provides a limited number of dorm rooms for exchange students and offers support in finding private rooms.
Cost of living
Comparative to other German towns, Mannheim is not an overly expensive place to live.
Mannheim University recommend that you should budget about EUR 780 to EUR 830 per month (made up of EUR 315-440 rent, about EUR 80 health insurance and the remaining money for groceries, clothing, etc.). Your expenses of course heavily depend on your lifestyle. Factor in some additional expenses during your first months in your new home as you will need to buy many new things, such as dishes or books. There is also a mandatory semester fee of EUR 110.30.
Study in Germany provide some general information regarding average living costs to help you plan your budget.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students studying at Mannheim may be eligible for the Baden-Württemberg Scholarship, and may consult the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to find further information on scholarship possibilities or apply for any other financial aid they may be eligible for.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All students in Germany are required to have a health insurance policy. You will not be enrolled at the university without providing proof of your health insurance coverage. International exchange students who are not from an EU country may become exempted from compulsory health insurance. The conditions of this exemption will be checked by a representative of a public health insurance company in Mannheim.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
The University of Mannheim has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the German Federal Foreign Office for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)