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Information for First-Year Students

Welcome to Mannheim!

We are very happy that you have decided to pursue the M.Sc. in Economics at the University of Mannheim.  In order to help you orienting yourself, we have summarized some useful information about your first semester on this page. We wish you a successful start to your studies and hope you enjoy your time at our university!

Mannheim and the neighboring cities of Ludwigshafen and Heidelberg form the economic and cultural center of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. The city lies on both the Rhine and Neckar rivers. You can reach Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main in around 30 minutes with the high-speed ICE trains. Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and other European capitals are also within reach.

Mannheim has a vibrant, young atmosphere with a variety of cultural facilities. Movie theaters, small theaters, bars, and clubs complete student life in the city. Next to its industrial charm, Mannheim has many green areas along its two rivers, and the palatine area, a wine region ideal for hiking, is at arm’s length. 

Compared to other cities, the costs of living in Mannheim are relatively low, especially when it comes to the rental market. In addition to the city center (the Quadrate), the districts of Lindenhof, Schwetzinger Vorstadt, Neckarstadt, and Jungbusch are very popular. The Studierendenwerk can advise you on how to find a suitable place to live. The Studierendenwerk also manages modern student housing. For further information please visit the central website for prospective students.

Information on your first semester

We have summarized the most important information on your first semester in the M.Sc. Economics program. More information on enrollment, financial aid, the campus, etc. can be found on the central website for first-year students. If you have any questions, Mr. Sebastian Herdtweck will be happy to help you.

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