University of Mannheim, Business School

Mannheim
Germany

Language of instruction

English
German

   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 SemesterHost SemesterDates
Semester 1Spring SemesterFebruary–June
Semester 2Fall SemesterAugust–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:

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)

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. 

Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only. 
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Advertising
Business information systems
Economics
Finance
Law
Leadership and Management
Marketing
Postgraduate
Advertising
Business information systems
Economics
Finance
Law
Leadership and Management
Marketing

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)

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)

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)