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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

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.

Dr. Gledis Londo

Program Manager Political Science

University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 418
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181–1826
Fax: +49 621 181–1997
E-mail: polsowi.uni-mannheim.de
Web: www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/

Consultation hour(s):
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/gledis-londo/
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!

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Student Services

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: stepken verwaltung.uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Consultations currently take place by telephone or video conference. Please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=16228.
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Ines Schäfer
B.A./M.A. Political Science – students A-M | B.Sc./M.Sc. Psychology | Master of Comparative Business Law (M.C.B.L.) | Master of Laws (LL.M.)
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181–1195
Fax: +49 621 181–1176
E-mail: ines.schaefer verwaltung.uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Consultations currently take place by video conference. Please book your appointment by sending an email.
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
University of Mannheim
Departmental Student Committee for Sociology and Political Science
A 5, 6
Building B – Room B012
68159 Mannheim
E-mail: fbvsopo uni-mannheim.de
Web: www.sopofbv.uni-mannheim.de/en/
Consultation hour(s):
By appointment
Open consultation hours on Tue, 7 p.m.

Dr. Gledis Londo

Student Services

Claudia Stepken

Ines Schäfer

Departmental student committee

Departmental Student Committee for Sociology and Political Science