Information on course registration

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.

When can I register for courses?

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/beginning of June. If you start your studies in Mannheim in the spring semester, you will receive an e-mail at the end of November/beginning of December. The e-mail contains all information about the selection of courses and the registration procedure. 

Course registration for the spring semester takes place from 15 January 2027 to 25 January 2027, and for the fall semester in August. You will be informed by e-mail.

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.

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.