• Duration and start of study: Four semesters (full time), annually in fall
• Language of instruction: English (no German language skills required)
• Possible specializations: Economics, Competition and Regulation Economics, Economic Research (doctoral level)
• Application period: 15 March - 30 April (bewerbung.uni-mannheim.de). All required documents must be submitted in paper form by 30 April at the latest.
• Admission requirements: Undergraduate degree in economics or an equivalent qualification with 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of three years.
• Selection criteria: Transcript of records, letter of motivation, letters of recommendation, academic essay, academic and professional experience
• International perspective: Semester abroad, ENTER Master (double degree program)
• Study contents: Course catalog
• Fees: Semester fees (currently €160.40), tuition fees for international students (please check eligibility to be exempted)
• Download: Program flyer, study plans

At the Department of Economics, we do our best to provide a learning environment that facilitates the academic and personal development of our students. Top positions achieved in national and international rankings repeatedly confirm the high quality of our program. Pursuing a master's degree at Mannheim means joining an international student body. The past four graduation classes comprised students from more than 40 countries. About 40% of each class are international students. Click here if you want more good reasons to study Economics in Mannheim.

In comparison to other large cities in Germany, living in Mannheim is not very expensive. You should budget about EUR 700 to EUR 750 per month (made up of EUR 250-300 rent, about EUR 80 health insurance and the remaining money for groceries, clothing, etc.). Your expenses of course heavily depend on your lifestyle. More information on fees and possible ways to finance your life in Mannheim are available in the "Fees and scholarship" section.

You want further information? In our "FAQ"section you can find a selection of the most frequently asked questions about the program, the university, and life in Mannheim. In case you're looking for more detailed information, please do not hesitate to contact the program manager.