Master of Science Economics
From program, tuition and financial aid resources to what you can expect from campus life, our website for "Prospective Students (M.Sc.)" points you to information about essential elements of the graduate experience at the University of Mannheim.
Important dates and events
- Spring 2025: lecture period: 10 February – 30 May | first examination period: 31 May – 14 June | second examination period: 23 – 28 August
- Welcome session for incoming students: 6 February, 12:00 (noon), L7, 3–5, S031
- MCPF: 13 February, 17:15, S031 | Anastasia Shchepetova (Oxera): Towards an Effective Use of Economics in the Enforcement of Article 102 TFEU to Exclusionary Abuse of Dominance
- MCPF: 13 March, 17:15, S031 | Jasper Haller (Compass Lexecon): Efficiency arguments in horizontal mobile telecommunications mergers: the case of Vodafone UK/
Three UK - Plurale Ökonomik: 18 March, 19:00, O 135 | Panel discussion with Dr. Sebastian Camarero Garcia
- MaCCI Career Day: 19 March, 12:00 – 18:45, University campus | Flyer
- MCPF: 20 March, 17:15, ZEW | Pablo Ibáñez Colomo (LSE): Towards the end of the Ordoliberal Compact in EU Competition Law?
- MCPF: 27 March, 17:15, S031 | Kai Brauneisen (Judge, Regional Court Mannheim): Evidentiary value of economic, in particular econometric, evidence in civil litigation
- Special Departmental Seminar: 28 March, 11:00 – 12:30, SN 169 | Joshua Angrist (MIT)
- MCPF: 3 April, 17:15, S031 | Griet Jans (Belgian Competition Authority): Competition policy in regulated industries
- MCPF: 8 May, 17:15, TBA | Luigi Malferrari (European Commission): TBA
- MCPF: 22 May, 17:15, S031 | Daniela Seeliger (Linklaters): TBA
Information for first-year students
We want you to have a smooth start and make the most of your time at the University of Mannheim. From enrollment and residence permit to course schedule and examination regulations – on our website for "First-Year Students" you can find helpful information about your first semester.
Program regulations
We know that getting started in a new study program can be very challenging. In our "Study guide" section we have summarized the most important regulations of our M.Sc. Economics.
Mentoring Program
Which job is the right one for me? What kind of firms and organizations are suitable for me? How can I plan the best transition into the working world?
The ABSOLVENTUM mentoring program brings together students (mentees) and experienced mentors from the community. In addition to developing professional, personal, and social skills of the mentees, the mentors also assist their protégés with questions concerning their studies, careers, and life plans. Further information can be found on the website of ABSOLVENTUM.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Contact Information
Sebastian Herdtweck (er/ihn)
Abteilung Volkswirtschaftslehre
L 7, 3–5 – Raum 405
68161 Mannheim
Persönliche Sprechstunde: Di und Mi, jeweils 9:30 – 11:30
Telefonische Erreichbarkeit: Di und Mi, 9:30 – 16:30