University of Mannheim
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Location 🌎 |
Language of instruction 💬 |
Eligible faculty 🎓 |
| Mannheim, Germany | English and German |
Highlights
The University of Mannheim is the first public higher education institution in Germany to align its academic calendar with the international academic year with the semester starting in September and February, respectively. With excellent global rankings, the University of Mannheim is one of the most renowned universities in Germany.
Its location offers the opportunity to learn and study in one of the largest and most beautiful baroque palace buildings in Europe, surrounded the Schloss Mannheim.
Important information
- Students from the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science at McGill can apply to the School of Humanities, the Department of Economics, and the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics, and the School of Social Sciences at University of Mannheim.
- Students from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill can apply to the Business School at University of Mannheim.
- Special Note: 2025-2026 Fact Sheet Business School
- Please note that all Exchange students traveling to Germany must pay the mandatory Studierendenwerk fee. This fee is required by law for all students (including exchange students) studying in higher education institutions in Germany. For more information, please contact the University of Mannheim directly.
Term dates
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| September - January | February - July |
*Semester and exam dates may vary from year to year. Please consult the Host institution's fact sheet, the Host institution's website, or the Host institution directly to confirm.
Contact information
University of Mannheim - International Office
L 1, 1
68131 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181 1151
Incoming Student Support
E-mail: incomings [at] uni-mannheim.de
Phone: + 49 621 181-1151
