Program Overview
About University of Mannheim
The University of Mannheim has always been home to excellent Social and Economic Sciences. The history of the university traces back to 1907, when Mannheim’s civil society fostered the foundation of Mannheim’s first School of Commerce.
The University of Mannheim is well known for its distinct profile, its business orientation and its international approach. Various rankings, awards and evaluations indicate the quality of its research and teaching, classifying the University of Mannheim as one of the best universities in Germany.
A typical characteristic of the University of Mannheim is the high level of commitment shown by its researchers, students and employees. The University is committed to educating responsible leaders. Hence, business ethics, corporate social responsibility and social entrepreneurship are among the core elements of teaching and research.
Recently, the University of Mannheim has been elected the most beautiful campus of Germany. It is mainly located in Mannheim Palace - the largest baroque palace in Germany. The lecture halls are in close reach of the city center, which is aligned symmetrically to the Palace. About 3,000 employees and 12,000 students currently enjoy the privileges of this unique setting and its atmosphere.
About Mannheim
Mannheim is a city in the southwestern part of Germany, the third-largest in the German state of Baden-Württemberg after Stuttgart and Karlsruhe. Mannheim is among the twenty largest cities in Germany with a population of approximately 295,000 inhabitants. The city is at the centre of the larger densely populated Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region which has a population of 2.4 million and is Germany's eighth-largest metropolitan region.
Mannheim is unusual among German cities in that its streets and avenues are laid out in a grid pattern, leading to its nickname "die Quadratestadt" ("city of the squares"). The eighteenth century Mannheim Palace, former home of the Prince-elector of the Palatinate, now houses the University of Mannheim.
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Academic
Click Here for a list of courses offered to exchange students.
Term date
- Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
- Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.
Eligibility (for students applying via School of Business and Management)
SBM 4Y students can exchange-out either in Year-3 Fall or Spring or Year-4 Fall. Application periods are usually the year before exchange and are as follows:
- Year-3 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year fall
- Year-3 Spring Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year spring
- Year-4 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 3rd year fall
Exchange CGA Requirements: The minimum CGA criterion for exchange is 2.65 (Past Average CGA for 2014/15)
Application Process
To apply, click the "Apply Now via SBM" button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
Visa Information
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Health Insurance
Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.
