For First-year Students
You can find comprehensive information on the start of your Psychology program here:
The lecture period of the autumn/
General information about the start of studies and the general information events can be found online.
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!
Dear students,
As spokesperson for the Psychology Department, I would like to welcome you on behalf of the professors of the psychology departments! You have an exciting time ahead of you. You are studying one of the most interesting, diverse, and sought-after subjects you can study today. You will actively learn how scientific knowledge about human experience and behavior is gained in psychology. You will also recognize how to responsibly use your skills in psychological applications in a variety of professional contexts. You will become part of the scientific profession of psychology. All of us here at the University and in the Department of Psychology will do our best to support you in this! We wish you joy in your studies, many interesting insights and a successful “arrival”. We look forward to meeting you and working with you!
Subject-specific orientation events
The subject-specific orientation events will take place on the following days this year:
Bachelor Psychology: 05.09.23 to 07.09.23
Master Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy: 01.09.2023
Master Psychology Work, Economy and Society: 01.09.2023
Attendance at the introductory sessions is strongly recommended.
In addition, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Michael Diehl, will welcome all first-year students on September 4th 2023, starting at 3:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall A 001 in Building B6, 23–25, in Component A. More information about the welcome of the first semester students is available online.
As the program is taught in German, the timetables are only available in German.
Examination regulations, module catalog, degree plan
| B.Sc. in Psychology | M.Sc. in Psychology – Work, Economy and Society | M.Sc. in Psychology – Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy |
| Examination regulations | Examination regulations | Examination regulations |
| Module catalog | Module catalog | Module catalog |
| Degree plan | Degree plan |
All documents are in German language.
Services for students
Do you have any more questions? We’re happy to advise you!
If you have any subject-specific questions regarding your degree program (course contents, program structure, stays abroad), don’t hesitate to contact our program manager. If you have any questions on organizing your studies (enrollment, examinations, grades, re-registration, academic leave of absence), please contact the Student Services office II team.
Credit: Karin Glückler
