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For First-year Students

Welcome to the School of Social Sciences at the University of Mannheim!

I am delighted that you have chosen our university. You are about to enter a new stage of your life full of opportunities, but also challenges. The dean’s office of our School will provide you with services and support during your studies, from the beginning to the end. We hope you will make the most of your time here with lots of pleasant experiences to look back to. I wish you a great start at the university and in Mannheim and all the best for your studies!

Prof. Michael Diehl, dean of the School of Social Sciences

Welcome to the University of Mannheim!

We will get to know each other during the orientation week, and I will be at your side while you are studying and having a wonderful time at the university. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any program-related questions. I will be happy to help you and contribute to your personal success!

Gledis Londo, program manager and academic advisor

Orientation week

Introductory events take place in the week before the lectures (28.08.2023 – 04.09.2023). 

General information to the beginning of your studies and introductory events can be found online.

  • Bachelor Students: 31 August 2023, 11:00 o'clock in room B 144 in A5, 6 (Building B)
  • Bachelor of Education Students: 30 August 2023, 14:00 o'clock  in room B 318 in A5, 6 (Bulding B)
  • Master Students: 28 August 2023, 11:00 o'clock in room B 317 in A5, 6 (Building B)

We highly recommend to take part in the orientation events. 

On 4 September 2023, Prof. Dr. Michael Diehl, the Dean of the School of Social Sciences, will welcome all first semester students.

We wish you a good start and all the best for your studies!

Services for students

Do you have any more questions? We’re happy to advise you!

If you have any questions regarding your degree program (course contents, program structure, stays abroad), don’t hesitate to contact our program managers.

You can find more informationen on the website of the Departmental student comittee.

Florian Dorner

Florian Dorner (he/him)

Program Manager B.A. Political Science
University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 414
68159 Mannheim
Consultation hour(s):
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/florian-dorner/
Please call me on my office number during the week or book an appointment for online consultation, emails take longer due to a very high amount of emails. Thank you!
Dr. Gledis Londo

Dr. Gledis Londo (she/her)

Program Manager B.Ed./M.Ed. and M.A. Political Science
University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 418
68159 Mannheim
Consultation hour(s):
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/gledis-londo/
  • Student Services

    Claudia Stepken

    Claudia Stepken

    B.A./M.A. Culture and Economy: Media and Communication Studies | B.A./M.A. Media and Communication Studies (Digital Communication) | B.A./M.A. Political Science – students N-Z
    University of Mannheim
    Division II – Student Affairs
    Student Services II
    L 1, 1 – Room 127
    68161 Mannheim
    Phone: +49 621 181-1193
    Fax: +49 621 181-1176
    E-mail: stepkenmail-uni-mannheim.de
    Consultation hour(s):
    Consultation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    In addition, individual consultations take place by telephone. Please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=16228.
    Ines Schäfer

    Ines Schäfer

    Mannheim Master in Management | Mannheim Master in Business Research
    University of Mannheim
    Division II – Student Affairs
    Student Services I
    L 1, 1 – Room 129
    68161 Mannheim
    Phone: +49 621 181-1413
    Fax: +49 621 181-1176
    E-mail: master-bwlmail-uni-mannheim.de
    Consultation hour(s):
    Consultation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    In addition, individual consultations take place by videoconference. Please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=27499.
  • Departmental student committee

    Do you prefer to ask your senior fellow students for information on the campus, living in Mannheim, and extracurricular activities you can join?

    Departmental Student Committee for Sociology and Political Science

    Departmental Student Committee for Sociology and Political Science

    University of Mannheim
    Departmental Student Committee for Sociology and Political Science
    A 5, 6
    Building B – Room B012
    68159 Mannheim
    Consultation hour(s):
    By appointment
    Open consultation hours on Tue, 7 p.m.