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International

As Germany’s best university in the field of social sciences, we take great pride in our international orientation. Spend one or two semesters abroad at one of our excellent partner universities all over the world or come to the University of Mannheim to contribute to the international flair on our campus. We are happy to advise you on any questions concerning topics such as spending a period of study abroad, completing an internship abroad, voluntary services, or research and teaching mobility.

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Studying Abroad

Expand your specialist knowledge, improve your foreign language skills, and immerse yourself in a new culture.

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Internships Abroad

Gain international experience by doing an internship abroad!

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Exchange Students

Learn more about topics such as application, course selection, and accommodation.

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Prospective Students from Abroad

Read about our degree programs and attend our online seminars.

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Researchers and Teachers from Abroad

The School of Social Sciences provides an extraordinary international environment.

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Database of Partner Universities

Choose from up to 100 exchange programs offered by the School of Social Sciences.

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Courses for Exchange Students

Find out about courses held in German and English.

Our services

Do you have any more questions? We’re happy to advise you.

Subject-specific questions

Exchange coordinators at the School of Social Sciences
Florian Dorner (he/him)
Coordinator Outgoing B.A. Political Science
University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 414
68159 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-2790
E-mail: politicalsciencemail-uni-mannheim.de
Web: www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/
Consultation hour(s):
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/online-consultation/ba-political-science/
Program Management Psychology
B.Sc. Psychology – Florian Dorner ; M.Sc. AWG and KuK – Leonie Cegla, International Coordination – Anika Skotak
University of Mannheim
Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften
A 5, 6
Bauteil A – Room 4th floor
68159 Mannheim
E-mail: psychologiemail-uni-mannheim.de
Web: https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de
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Leonie Cegla, M.Sc. (she/her)
Departmental Exchange Coordinator Psychology (Bachelor and Master's Program Work & Organisational Psychology
University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 419
68159 Mannheim
E-mail: psychologiemail-uni-mannheim.de
Web: www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/
Dr. Claudia Eckhardt-Kamps (she/her)
Departmental Exchange Coordinator Sociology
University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 417
68159 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-2188
E-mail: sociologymail-uni-mannheim.de
Web: www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/
Consultation hour(s):
Please note: Only online consultations are offered currently. Please make an appointment at https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/claudia-eckhardt-kamps/
General exchange coordinator for international relations
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Janina Heker, M.A. (she/her)
Internationalization
University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 414
68159 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1981
E-mail: international.sowimail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Online consultation: https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/consultation/international/
Office hours:
Please contact me via email.

General questions

Advising for international degree-seeking students
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Solrun Graham-Parker (she/her)
Advisor Study Success International Degree-Seeking Students, Coordinator Made in Mannheim – FIT for Studies
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 108
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1133
E-mail: graham-parkermail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Book an appointment for an individual consultation:
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/consultation-hours-international-degree-seeking-students/
Office hours:
Visit my office without an appointment on Tuesdays from 9–11 a.m. (open office hours).
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Angela Dörflinger (she/her)
Team Lead International Degree Seeking Students
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 108
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1155
E-mail: angela.doerflingermail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Book an appointment for an individual consultation:
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/consultation-hours-international-degree-seeking-students/
Office hours:
Visit my office without an appointment on Tuesdays from 9–11 a.m. (open office hours).
Advising for exchange students
Exchange students are also welcome to contact the International Office. Our colleagues will be happy to answer any organizational questions you may have regarding your application, visa, accommodation, insurance, and the orientation week.
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Nadja Kindinger (she/her)
Team Lead International Exchange Students
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 110
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1153
Fax: +49 621 181-1161
E-mail: kindingermail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
You can book an appointment for a consultation: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-int-exchange-students/
Office hours:
Working from home every Monday and Friday as well as every other Thursday.
Advising for outgoing students from Mannheim
Gela Wittenberg (she/her)
Study Abroad and Bilateral Agreements (UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg and Austria)
Working from home every Wednesday and Friday; available only via E-Mail on these days.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 160
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1466
E-mail: wittenbergmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad/
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Ann Mandel (she/her)
Study Abroad and Bilateral Agreements, Northern and Eastern Europe, Turkey
Available Monday-Thursday, working from home every Wednesday and Thursday; available only via E-Mail on these days.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 105
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1157
E-mail: ann.mandelmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad
Kerstin Bach (she/her)
Erasmus Institutional Coordinator / Erasmus Staff Exchange / Study Abroad and Bilateral Agreements (France, Italy, Switzerland)
Available Monday-Thursday, working from home every Monday and Thursday; available only via E-Mail on these days.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 160
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1160
E-mail: kerstin.bachmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad
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Louisa Tsouvallas (she/her)
Study Abroad, Bilateral Agreements and Nomination/Application Procedures (Asia, Africa, AUS, NZ)
Working from home every Monday, Friday as well as Wednesdays in even calendar weeks; always available via phone and E-Mail.
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 102
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1207
E-mail: louisa.tsouvallasmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroad/