The campus surrounding Mannheim’s baroque palace is a place where bright minds from across the globe come together to learn, discuss, research, and prepare to make their mark on the world. Every fifth student at the university comes from abroad to pursue their bachelor’s or master’s degree, or doctorate in Mannheim. Students of the Mannheim Business School also come from overseas to obtain a management qualification at one of the top 25 MBA providers in the world. 

The University of Mannheim is known for its practical orientation and its knowledge transfer with society. Numerous researchers are members of national or international bodies, or work at institutes or associations that have an advisory role in business, society, and politics. Students are also active in society. The many organizations and associations on campus give them the chance to help make the world a better place.

Mission Statement

The University of Mannheim is characterized by a distinctive profile in terms of its origins, development, and current structure. With its unique blend of highly renowned economics, business administration, and social sciences on the one hand, and outstanding humanities, law, mathematics, and informatics on the other hand, the University of Mannheim excels in both research and teaching. The schools’ interdisciplinary approach ensures the long-term competitiveness of the university's researchers and graduates both at national and international level.