Quick Summary
Since 1967, Universität Mannheim has been one of Germany's prominent publics, based in Mannheim. Ranked #454 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 11600 students including 18% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Business & Management, Economics, Social Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked as Germany's #1 Business School with a strong quantitative focus and exceptional corporate network.
Subject Strengths
Business & ManagementEconomicsSocial SciencesAccounting & FinancePolitical Science
Founded1967
TypePublic
Total Students11600
Intl Students18%
Faculty Ratio45
CampusUrban / Palace Campus
Campus Size15 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#454
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#155
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, State Examination, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES), Center for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA2.5
GRE155
GMAT600
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
High quantitative scores in GMAT/GRE and a strong GPA in relevant undergraduate courses are critical for business and economics admissions.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€3,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€11,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€3,000/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€14,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableDeutschlandstipendium, Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship, DAAD Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$3,900
Financial AidBAföG for domestic students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, State Examination, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| M.Sc. Management | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| M.Sc. Economics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mannheim Master in Data Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$68,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExcellent
Industry Connections
SAPBASFDeutsche BankPwCEYDeloitteKPMG
Notable Alumni
Henning Kagermann, Claus E. Heinrich, Bruno Sälzer
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Institute of Sports (D2)
Student Clubs
Over 50 clubs including Model United Nations and Q-Summit
Library Resources
University Library Mannheim (BWL-Bibliothek), Law Library
Exchange Programs
Over 450 partner universities worldwide
Summer Programs
Mannheim Summer School in Social Sciences