University of Mannheim

In comparison to other institutions in Germany and Europe, the cost of attending the University of Mannheim is usually generally considered to be affordable. 
 A semester tuition fee of EUR 1,500 is charged to international students who are not citizens of an EU or EEA countries.
 A semester tuition cost of EUR 650 must be paid by students seeking a second degree.

Both domestic and international applicants are not required to pay an application fee to the University of Mannheim except for the Full Time MBA, the application fee for that course is 30 EUR. International students are not required to pay the administrative fee under the exchange agreements between higher education institutions. Additionally, there is no need to pay for the existing student body.

Yes, the University of Mannheim accepts Indian students. The University of Mannheim accepts applications from Indian students, and the institution has particular admission standards for Indian applicants. For the University of Mannheim application, candidates who have finished their schooling in India must provide an APS certificate. Indian students are among the more than 100 other nationalities that the institution accepts as visitors.

Yes, there are various scholarships offered to international students by the university. Some of the scholarships include- Mannheim Scholarship, Bronnbach Scholarship,  Deutschland Scholarship. Along with 12 scholarships for international students, there are several more scholarships, including the DAAD Graduation Scholarship, Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung, Spitzensport-Stipendium, and Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship.

For these courses- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Bsc in Business Informatics, Bachelors in Economics, Master of Science in Business Informatics, Master of Science in Economics, Bachelor in Business Administration, the first year tuition fees is INR 2.7 lakhs. For Master of Comparative Business Law (M.C.B.L.), the first year tuition fees is INR 7.7 lakhs. International students who do not come from a country within the EU or the EEA must pay tuition fees totaling EUR 1,500 per semester. 

International students should choose a programme of interest from the University of Mannheim website and then prepare all the required documents, such as transcripts, CV, letter of recommendation, proof of language proficiency, and APS certificate (if applicable). Students should complete an online application form and upload all the required documents. The application deadline varies depending on the programme and degree level. Admission deadlines for both undergraduate and graduate courses for the fall semester 2023/2024 were July 31, 2023, and May 31, 2023, respectively.

The University of Mannheim is renowned for its business administration and finance programmes, which have been recognised as top programmes in Germany. Some of the popular courses at the University are:
Business Administration
Mathematics and Informatics
Media
Language and Communication
Competition Law and Regulation
Business Informatics
Economics and Business Education
Sustainability and Impact Management
Accounting and Taxation 

University of Cologne and the University of Mannheim are top-ranking universities in Germany and very well known institutions globally, which have their own strengths as well as weaknesses. According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, the University of Cologne ranks #268, whereas the University of Mannheim ranks #454. On the basis of rankings, the University of Cologne has an upper hand.

Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you: