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Germany's geographic location at the center of Europe is matched by its political and economic centrality in the European community. For centuries, Germany's historic universities have been among Europe's most famous centers of learning. Students are in a strategic position to study the challenges and opportunities of both a reunified Germany and an emerging united Europe. |
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UNIVERSITY OF MANNHEIM
Mannheim
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Semester and Year Programs
The University of Mannheim is one of the top rated universities in Germany, particularly in the fields of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences. Der Spiegel magazine, the most respected news magazine in Germany, ranks Mannheim's Business Administration program as the number one business program in the country. On an international level, Mannheim holds the first AACSB (The International Association for Management Education, USA) in Germany as an accredited School of Business Administration. The University is also regarded as one of the most beautiful in Germany. Most of its facilities are housed inside the recently renovated Mannheim Palace, which is the largest Baroque palace in the world. There are about 11,000 students at Mannheim. The city of Mannheim is ideally located between Stuttgart and Frankfurt, two of Germany's largest cities. It is also a short train ride away from Munich and Paris. Mannheim has a population of 320,000 and is one of the business and culture centers of Germany.
Academic Areas www.uni-mannheim.de/english/
Mannheim offers courses in English in the following fields:
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Students can also take the other courses at the University that are offered in German, but they must first demonstrate adequate German language proficiency by taking the German Language Exam.
Language Program
Mannheim offers students a 4-week preparatory German language class in August and mid-January to mid-February. The class has a registration fee of about 500 euros.
Prerequisites
At least Sophomore standing. A minimum 3.0 GPA.
Room and Board
The Mannheim International Office will arrange housing for exchange students in residence halls or assist students in finding a room in a private student apartment.
Program Dates
(Excluding the Preparatory language class)
Fall: early September to late December
Spring: early February to mid-June
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Estimated Expenses |
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UM Tuition |
$17,770 $4,000 $300 |
- All expense information is based on our best estimates.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, entertainment, and local transportation are approximately $1,000 per semester. Additional student expenses will vary according to individual spending habits and travel. The total cost of books, supplies, and personal expenses also may increase or decrease depending on the exchange rate at the time of study.
- Tuition costs are based on 2009-2010 UM tuition rates.
