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!
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:
03.09.2024, 9:00–13:00, first semester welcome by the Psychology Student Council, location: B6, 30–32, Building E-F, Room 008.1
05.09.2024, 9:00–12:30, Action tba, Location: Mensa Wiese
- Master Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy:
30.08.2024, 10:00–16:00, Location: B6, 30–32, Building E-F, Room 008.1
- Master Psychology Work, Economy and Society:
30.08.2024, 10:00–16:00, Location: B6, 30–32, Building E-F, Room 008.1
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 2nd 2024, starting at 3:30 p.m. (location tba). More information about the welcome of the first semester students is available online.
Course schedules for students in their first semester
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.
Program manager
Program Management Psychology
Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften
A 5, 6
Bauteil A – Room 4th floor
68159 Mannheim
Leonie Cegla, M.Sc. (she/her)
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 419
68159 Mannheim
Dr. Anika Skotak (she/her)
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 416
68159 Mannheim
Tuesdays, 11–12am:
Online office hour via Teams
Please make an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/online-consultation/anika-skotak/
Wednesdays, 1–2pm:
Open telephone consultation hour
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 09.30am – 2.30pm
Student Services
Sandra Haag (geb. Kiss)
B.Sc./M.Sc. PsychologyUniversity of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1 – Room 123
68161 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
Consultation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (room 120).
In addition, individual consultations take place by telephone or video call. Please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=30549.Departmental student committee
Credit: Laurenz StammbergerDepartmental Student Committee for Psychology
University of Mannheim
Fachbereichsvertretung Psychologie Parkring 39 – Raum 016
68159 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
By appointment, open meetings every tuesday at 7pm