Orientation week
Introductory events take place in the week before lectures start (31.08.2026 – 04.09.2026).
General information to the beginning of your studies and introductory events can be found online.
- Bachelor Students: 3 September 2026, 11 a.m. in room B 144 in A5, 6 (Building B)
- Bachelor of Education Students: 2 September 2026, 2 p.m. in room B 318 in A5, 6 (Bulding B)
- Political Science as a Minor Students: 3 September 2026, 2:30 p.m. in room B 244 in A5, 6 (Building B)
- Master Students: 2 September 2026, 11 a.m. in room B 318 in A5, 6 (Building B)
We highly recommend taking part in the orientation events.
We wish you a good start and all the best for your studies!
Information material
M.A. Political Science
Orientation Week Schedule MA Political Science 2026
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!
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 (he/him)
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 414
68159 Mannheim
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/online-consultation/ba-political-science/
Dr. Gledis Londo
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 418
68159 Mannheim
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/online-consultation/gledis-londo/
Student Services
Credit: Elisa BerdicaClaudia Stepken
B.A./M.A. Political ScienceUniversity of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1 – Room 127
68161 MannheimConsultation 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.Izabela Maj
B.Ed./M.Ed. Teacher EducationUniversity of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1 – Room 122
68161 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
Consultation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In addition, for individual consultations please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=16120Corina Wolf
B.Ed./M.Ed. Teacher Education | Master of Education Extension SubjectUniversity of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1 – Room 122
68161 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
Consultation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In addition, for individual consultations please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=16103.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
Parkring 39 – Room 107
68159 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
By appointment
Open consultation hours on Tue, 7 p.m.