Are you coming to Mannheim from a partner university for one or two semesters and would like to choose your courses? On this website you will find all necessary information about the selection of courses at the School of Social Sciences and the University Wide Electives.
For information about available courses please see the category Social Sciences in the course catalog for exchange students. Please pay attention to the differentiation according to your level of study (bachelor’s/master’s program). Courses taught at the master’s level are only open to students in a master’s program. Only in individual cases can students of a bachelor’s program in their 3rd / 4th year also attend courses designed for master’s students (proof of necessary previous knowledge must be furnished in the form of a transcript of records).
The course catalog for the fall semester is published mid May each year. The courses for the spring semester will be announced by mid November. If the course catalog for the respective semester is not yet available, please refer to the courses of the previous fall or spring semester.
What should I know about the procedure?
Please pay attention to whether the courses that you would like to take are offered in the respective semester of your stay in Mannheim as many courses are not offered every semester.
There are different types of courses: lectures, seminars and exercise courses. While the number of available places is limited in seminars and exercise courses, participation in lectures is always possible. You can attend all courses that are taught in German or English.
Exchange students at the School of Social Sciences must attend at least 50% of their courses at the School. Up to 50% of their courses may be selected from the University Wide Electives.
Each school offers courses that can also be attended by exchange students from other schools and/
Exchange students who have been nominated are automatically contacted by the competent exchange coordinators. If you are going to spend the fall semester in Mannheim, you will receive an e-mail from your exchange coordinator at the end of May/
Course registration will take place from 15 August to 22 August 2023. You will be informed via email.
Do you still have questions on your course registration? Please have a look into our guide.
Please note: Registration for German language courses is organized by the International Office.
The course catalog shows how many ECTS credits you will obtain for each course.
Subject to prior agreement with the teachers, exchange students who need additional ECTS credits in certain courses have the possibility to obtain more ECTS credits through additional coursework and/
Please note that some courses will not be graded. These courses are assessed as passed or failed. If you need a grade, please inform your teacher in the first session.
Exchange students from other schools may only attend courses in Political Science, Psychology or Sociology (beyond the University Wide Electives) on a case-by-case basis and under the following conditions:
If you have any questions, please contact the competent departmental exchange coordinator(s).
Exchange students from other schools may attend courses at the School of Social Sciences that are offered within the context of the University Wide Electives. Please pay attention to the courses offered in your respective semester.
The course catalog shows how many ECTS credits you will obtain for each course.
Subject to prior agreement with the teachers, exchange students who need additional ECTS credits in certain courses have the possibility to obtain more ECTS credits through additional coursework and/
Please note that some courses will not be graded. These courses are assessed as passed or failed. However, if you need a grade, please inform your teacher in the first session.
If you have any questions about studying abroad (e.g. questions regarding course selection and registration), the respective departmental exchange coordinators will be at your disposal. If you have any organizational questions, the International Office will be happy to assist you.
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. They are also the persons to contact for the Certificate of Arrival and Departure and the transcript of records.
The Studierendenwerk Mannheim has been running a Psychological Counseling Services (PBS) for 40 years. Drawing on extensive experience gained over the years, they provide students from the Mannheim region with counseling and short-term therapy that is tailored to their individual needs. The PBS in Mannheim is one of the largest counseling services institutions run by a Studierendenwerk of a German university.