University of Mannheim
Mannheim, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #351
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 16,000
- International students
- 22%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1967
Overview
The University of Mannheim is a public research university in Mannheim, Germany, consistently ranked among Germany's top universities in business, economics, social sciences, and law. Founded in 1967, it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across five schools. It is known for its international academic calendar, strong MBA and management programs through Mannheim Business School, and partnerships with over 450 universities worldwide.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- History
- German Studies
- Media and Communication Studies
- Mathematics
- Business Informatics
- Teacher Education
- Romance Languages
- Data Science
- Finance
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall semester (August), Spring semester (February)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- bewerbung@uni-mannheim.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,500 / semester
From about $3,240 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
EU/EEA students are exempt from international tuition fees. Non-EU/EEA students pay EUR 1,500 per semester in addition to the standard semester fee of EUR 194. Some MBA/professional programs (Mannheim Business School) have separate tuition fees ranging from EUR 27,500 to EUR 65,000 total.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Program in Business Administration (opens in a new tab)English, German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | Fall Semester |
| Mannheim Master in Data Science (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Fall Semester, Spring Semester |
| Mannheim Master in Management (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Fall Semester |
| Master of Comparative Business Law (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €8,500 / total | Varies | Fall Semester |
| Master's Program in Economics (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Fall Semester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.