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About UMA
University of Mannheim (UMA) — public non-profit institution. It is located in Mannheim, Germany. UMA is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country, as it was established in 1763.
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-490 in the world. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 199 place among top institutions.
UMA offers master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Mannheim, Germany
- Establishment year
- 1763
- Students
- 7,641
- International students
- 1,910
- Female students
- 56%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | 81 |
Social Sciences & Management | 136 |

UMA tuition fees
The academic year at UMA is continuous. It means that students have no break between courses. However, for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Education at UMA is free for everyone. However, students must pay a semester fee — 1,000 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Continuous
Study programs at UMA
Applied Sciences & Professions
Sociology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration - ESSEC and Mannheim
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Part-time
Business Administration Part-Time
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Part-time
Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Comparative Business Law
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Business Administration - ESSEC and Mannheim
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Part-time
Political Science
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Sociology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Psychology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Management
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Marketing
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Operations Management
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Taxation
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Political Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Psychology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Sociology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Accounting
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at UMA
You cannot enter a German university after the 11th grade, because schooling there lasts longer than 11 years. First, you need to eliminate the academic difference. To do this, foreign students go through a preparatory year in special educational institutions — Studienkollegs.
Master's degree at UMA
It is impossible to enter UMA for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 90 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
- TOEFL PBT
- 577
Doctorate degree at UMA
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 100 points.
- TOEFL iBT
- 100
- TOEFL PBT
- 600
UMA campus
The university campus is located within Mannheim. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. The university provides students with many opportunities to play sports and maintain their own physical fitness. For this, the university has sports grounds and clubs.
- Library
- Yes
- Sport Facilities
- Yes

What to do after graduation
It is possible to stay in Germany for an additional 18 months after graduation. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work without providing an offer from an employer. Graduates of UMA find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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