University of Mannheim
Location:
Mannheim,
Germany
Language of instruction:
English, German
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Mannheim Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- UBC Vancouver Commerce (BCOM) students can study in the school of business at Mannheim
- Other UBC students can study in Mannheim's Faculty of Social Sciences, Humanities, or Economics
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Mannheim Fall semester): late August - late December
- UBC Term 2 (Mannheim Spring semester): early February - mid-June
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
Course availability and restrictions
- Students must take 50% of their credits in one faculty
- UBC- Vancouver Commerce (BCOM) students can study in the school of business at Mannheim
- Other UBC students can study in Mannheim's Faculty of Social Sciences, Humanities, or Economics
Course equivalency Formula
- 2 ECTS = 1 UBC credit
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Wide range of courses offered in English at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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