Study Programmes

Finding the right degree programme might not be easy, but it’s a fascinating task nonetheless. We want to help you find the opportunity that suits you best.

All our Bachelor and Master programmes have been successfully accredited and provide graduates with direct access to the higher civil service and/or doctoral studies at other universities. The broad range of programmes available at the Hochschule also includes courses organised jointly with the University of Mannheim, the University of Heidelberg and the Heidelberg University of Education. 

Several Departments also offer different international study programmes and double-degree courses.

The standard period of study for Bachelor programmes at the Hochschule Mannheim is seven semesters. 

This includes one semester of work experience (internship) with a company or as other institution compatible to the course requirements. Many students take advantage of the university’s extensive international contacts to spend this semester abroad. 

The standard period of study for Master programmes is three semesters. Graduates can also attend these programmes on a part-time basis after embarking on a professional career.

Biotechnology graduates have direct access to doctoral study programmes though participation in a time-limited Graduate Research Group (Graduiertenkolleg) involving the University of Heidelberg and the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ Heidelberg).

Hochschule Mannheim offers many courses in English for exchange students. You can find out more about these courses here.

Language requirements

Your application can only be considered if, in addition to the certificate recognition from the Studienkolleg Konstanz, you provide proof that you have passed the German language test for university entrance for foreign applicants. 

We accept DSH-2 or a comparable test (TestDaF in all areas with at least TDN 4, telc German C1 university).

Bachelor Electrical Engineering (EEB): No German language proof neccessary, you only have to hand in a proof for your English language skills (see EEB website).

Master Biotechnology: No German language proof neccessary. For queries concerning the level of English required for admission, contact Richard Baker.

Costs

All students at Hochschule Mannheim pay a semester contribution each semester.

In the winter semester 2024/25, the semester contribution is € 169,60 and consists of the Studierendenwerks fee, the administration fee and the student union fee.

  • Students from the EU and the EEA, or international students who obtained their Abitur or equivalent in Germany, are not required to pay tuition fees. 
  •  International students from countries outside of the EU/EEA are required to pay a tuition fee of 1,500 euros per semester in addition to the semester contribution at all higher education institutions of Baden-Württemberg. There are certain cases, where tuition fee can be waived - please check here.

You can find out more on the website of the state of Baden-Württemberg.