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Office of Study Abroad and Outreach

University of Mannheim


University of Mannheim Exchange Program

The University of Mannheim is located in Mannheim’s palace, the largest baroque palace in Germany. The lecture halls are close to the center of the city and only a five minute walk to the banks of the Rhine. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 800 scholars and 11,000 students enjoy the privileges of this unique setting and atmosphere.


Overview
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Term Ìý Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Credit Ìý Accountancy, Finance, Information Systems, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥, Marketing, History, Philosophy, Business, Law, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Media & Communication, Mathematics, Computer Science
Classes HeldÌý On-site
Housing Ìý Residence Hall
Passport RequiredÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Program Eligibility
GPA 2.5
Grad credit Not available
Non-WIU Ìý No
Pre-requiste No previous proficiency required
Student Year Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Program Details

General:ÌýYou are REQUIRED to follow the COVID-19 policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA. It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies. If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies. Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and WIU. The University of Mannheim is located in Mannheim’s palace, the largest baroque palace in Germany. The lecture halls are close to the center of the city and only a five minute walk to the banks of the Rhine.Ìý´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 800 scholars and 11,000Ìýstudents enjoy the privileges of this unique setting and atmosphere.

Semester Programs:ÌýStudents can participate in a semester or academic year exchange at Mannheim where they will have opportunities to take coursework in English in a variety of disciplines. Students will also have access to German language courses.Ìý

Summer Program:ÌýThe Summer School is a three-week summer program where students can take courses in the humanities. Students will choose 2 courses and complete 6 semester hours during this program. More information about the summer program can be found on theÌý.

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Intensive German Language Program: Students can take intensive German language courses at any time of the year. The courses are month-long and are a great option for students looking to improve their German language skills or complete a minor. More information about this program can be found on the

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Housing and Meals:ÌýAccommodation is available in student dormitories. More information about housing options can be found .

Entry Requirements:ÌýUS citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany but will apply for a residence permit after arrival.Ìý

Health Insurance:ÌýIt is a university policy that all WIU students who study abroad are either covered under WIU student health insurance OR have purchased the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance plan through .

Costs (Comparative Table)

Semester Program
ITEMS WIU Mannheim
Tuition 12 semester hours, plan T 4,506.00 4,506.00
Application Fee Ìý 75.00
Health Insurance 842.00Ìý 200.00
Passport Ìý 135.00
Housing and Meals 4,365.00 3,000.00
Books and Supplies 400.00 200.00
Total 10113.00 8,116.00*

Ìý *Students will arrange their own airfare.Ìý

SUMMER Program
ITEMS WIU Mannheim
Tuition 6 semester hours, plan T 2,253.30 2,600.00
Application Fee Ìý 75.00
Health Insurance Ìý 200.00
Passport Ìý 135.00
Housing and Meals 1,280.00 1000.00
Books and Supplies 100.00 50.00
Enrollment Fee Ìý 165.00
Total 3,653.00 4,225.00*

Ìý *Students will arrange their own airfare.Ìý

INTENSIVE GERMAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM (MONTH-LONG COURSE)
ITEMS WIU Mannheim
Tuition 4 semester hours, plan T

1,502.00

1,600.00
Application Fee Ìý 75.00
Health Insurance Ìý 100.00
Passport Ìý 135.00
Housing and Meals 820.00 800.00
Books and Supplies 50.00 100.00
Total 2372.00 2,810.00*

Ìý *Students will arrange their own airfare.Ìý

Financial Aid and Scholarships are available.ÌýÌý

Semester Dates

Fall: Late August-Mid-December

Spring: February-Mid-June

Summer: July

Intensive Language: Start dates vary, see for updated schedule.

You can find out more information about Mannheim by visiting theirÌý.

Academics

Exchange students are eligible to take courses from the Business and Humanities programs as well as from the list of university-wide electives.Ìý

Students can find information on available courses by accessing the course .

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Office of Study Abroad and Outreach


StudyAbroad@wiu.edu

Memorial Room 348

309-298-2504