University of St Andrews

At a glance

Founded in 1907, the University of Mannheim has developed a reputation as one of Germany's leading institutions for business, economics, and social sciences. The Mannheim Business School, which serves as the University's umbrella organisation for management education, is internationally recognised for academic excellence, a strong practical orientation, and close links with industry. The Business School is among a select group of institutions worldwide to hold the prestigious “Triple Crown" accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, reflecting the highest standards in business education.

Photo credit: Xenia Muensterkoetter
Established : 1967
Student Population : 12790
History : Located within the historic Mannheim Palace, one of the largest Baroque palaces in Europe, the University offers a distinctive academic environment that combines centuries of history with modern teaching facilities. The Business School is home to approximately 4,100 students studying business-related subjects and welcomes hundreds of exchange students from around the world each year, creating a highly international campus community.

Students can choose from a wide range of courses taught in English, particularly in business administration, management, finance, economics, marketing, and related disciplines. Mannheim's strong reputation among employers and its location within one of Germany's most economically significant regions provide students with valuable insight into European business and industry.

Website and links

Website : University of Mannheim website

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at University of Mannheim:

Single Honours Management students: Semester Two only. Full year and Semester One exchange are not permitted due to over-crediting constraints in 4th year.

Full year exchange: Joint Honours only.

Semester One exchange: Joint Honours only.

Semester Two exchange: Single and Joint Honours

• Management (Business School)

Semesters Available

• First Semester
• Second Semester
• Full Year

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad adviser

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Adviser.

Your studies abroad

St Andrews academic requirements

• Minimum Credit in Academic year : 48
• Minimum Credit in Semester : 24
• Maximum Credit in Academic year : 60
• Maximum Credit in Semester: 30
• Module Weighting : 3,5,8

St Andrews academic requirements

• Minimum Credit in Academic year : 48
• Minimum Credit in Semester : 24
• Maximum Credit in Academic year : 60
• Maximum Credit in Semester: 30
• Module Weighting : 3,5,8

Partner Course Catalogue : Mannheim Course Catalogue

Module are available in English.

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : The number of places will be confirmed during the selection process. 

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

Mannheim is a city of approximately 300,000 residents located in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg in south-west Germany. Situated at the meeting point of the Rhine and Neckar rivers, it forms part of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, one of Germany's major economic centres. Its central European location makes it an excellent base for exploring Germany and neighbouring countries, with destinations such as Heidelberg, Frankfurt, Strasbourg, and Paris easily accessible by rail.

Known as the “City of Squares" due to its unique grid layout, Mannheim offers a vibrant student atmosphere with a mix of cultural attractions, music venues, cafés, restaurants, museums, theatres, and green spaces. The city is highly international, with residents from more than 160 nationalities, creating a welcoming environment for visiting students.

Getting around Mannheim is straightforward thanks to an extensive network of trams, buses, and regional trains. The city centre is compact and walkable, while public transport provides convenient access to residential areas, neighbouring towns, and regional airports. Many students also choose to cycle around the city.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through both student residences and the private rental market. The University works closely with Studierendenwerk Mannheim, which operates numerous student residences across the city and reserves a limited number of rooms for exchange students. Students may also choose private accommodation, shared flats, or purpose-built student housing. As housing demand can be high, students are encouraged to begin their accommodation search as early as possible.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.