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!
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!
Orientation week
Introductory events take place in the week before the lectures (26.08.2024 – 02.09.2024).
General information to the beginning of your studies and introductory events can be found online.
- Bachelor Students: 29 August 2024, 11:00 o'clock in room B 144 in A5, 6 (Building B)
- Bachelor of Education Students: 28 August 2024, 14:00 o'clock in room B 318 in A5, 6 (Bulding B)
- Master Students: 26 August 2024, 11:00 o'clock in room B 317 in A5, 6 (Building B)
We highly recommend to take part in the orientation events.
On 2 September 2024, 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!
Information material
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/online-beratung/florian-dorner/
Dr. Gledis Londo (she/her)
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 418
68159 Mannheim
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/gledis-londo/
Student Services
Inese Vieško
B.A./M.A. Political Science – Students A-MUniversity of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1
L1, 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 or videoconference. Please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/during-your-studies/studentservices/scheduling-an-appointment-with-student-services/inese-viesko/
Credit: Elisa BerdicaClaudia Stepken
B.A./M.A. Political Science – students N-ZUniversity 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.Pascal Vogel
B.Ed./M.Ed. Teacher Education | Master of Education Extension Subject | Teacher Education (State Examination)Students A-MUniversity 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=16224.Corina Wolf
B.Ed./M.Ed. Teacher Education | Master of Education Extension Subject | Teacher Education (State Examination)Students N-ZUniversity 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
A 5, 6
Building B – Room B012
68159 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
By appointment
Open consultation hours on Tue, 7 p.m.