Semester Exchange - University of Mannheim

Semester Exchange - University of Mannheim

Living and studying on a campus surrounding the Schloss Mannheim right at the heart of Europe. This is what students who opt for a semester at the University of Mannheim can expect. The campus really deserves to be called international – one in five students comes to Mannheim from abroad. Numerous rankings confirm that the University of Mannheim is one of the most renowned universities in Germany. Most importantly, the students confirm that a semester abroad in Mannheim always is the right choice.
According to the 2017 QS World University Ranking by Subject, the University of Mannheim is the best German university in Social Sciences (including Business Administration and Economics), and has been ranked number 65 worldwide.  The Mannheim Business School was number one in the German-speaking regions in the 2017 Financial Times Global MBA ranking and ranked number 54 among the top 100 business schools worldwide.

Country

Germany

Type of Program

Exchange

Level of Study

Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Length of Program

6 months

Program Dates

First Semester: August - January
Second Semester: February - July

Language of Instruction

English and German

More than 50 UG courses taught in English

For German-taught courses, a minimum B2 language level is required

Travel Grant

$800

WAM Requirement 

60

Course Information

Course Catalogue

Accommodation

Universitat Mannheim Housing
Mandatory Costs:  Student services fee that currently amounts to 95.40 per semester. This amount is subject to change

Exchange Student Website

Universitat Mannheim Exchange Website
Exchange Student Brochure

Eligibility Criteria

    To be eligible for this program, you must:

    • A WAM of 60 or higher (varies each program),
    • Completion of at least 40cp at the time of application. 60cp to go abroad,
    • Enough credit points remaining to complete the program,
    • Have a nomination from Macquarie University,
    • Meet English or German language requirement for non-native speakers,
    • Students must either be proficient in Ger­man OR have an advanced level of English (at least B2 according to the Common Euro­pean Framework of Reference for Languages. German Language Courses are offered for a fee https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/coming-to-mannheim/exchange-students/courses/courses-on-german-language-and-culture/
    • Comply with the eligibility criteria outlined in the Student Exchange Policy.

How to apply

Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:

Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.

Important notes:

Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.

Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their journey beyond their overseas program. Students will be covered throughout the duration of their exchange program dates. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.

Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.


*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.

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Summary
Located in the heart of the German and European economy, Mannheim Business School (MBS), the umbrella organization for management education at the University of Mannheim, is considered to be one of the leading institutions of its kind in Germany and is continuously ranked as Germany’s #1.

Area of study
Business

Eligibility
No eligibility entered

Tags
Macquarie, Exchange, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, University of Mannheim, School of Business, Business

Benefits
Travel Grant

Value
$800

Phone
No phone entered

Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au

Apply URL
https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6xtWaFwZoUxHDQ9

Level of study
Undergraduate; Postgraduate

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