Studying in Mannheim

Mannheim is the second largest city in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg and impresses visitors with its many urban highlights. Even if the cityscape is not always aesthetically pleasing, the city is especially charming in the summer, as about half of the city area is covered by green spaces. The city's largest park is the Luisenpark. It is not completely free of charge, but here you can see tropical plants and exotic animals, float across a pond in a gondoletta or discover a walk-through underwater world newly built for the Federal Garden Show 2023. But even if you just want to relax a little, you can do so under the mighty old trees. Or you can take a walk along the Rhine and Neckar.

If you'd rather dive into the shopping hustle and bustle, the Planken, Mannheim's shopping mile, is the perfect place to do so. Here and in the neighbouring streets you will find well-known brands, but also small boutiques and specialised shops. Directly adjacent to this pedestrian zone is Friedrichsplatz, where Mannheim's landmark, the water tower, stands. Surrounded by green spaces and promenades, you can relax here or watch the illuminated water features on summer evenings. And it's also worth stopping by in the winter when the Christmas market is held here.

If you want to explore the rest of Germany (or even Europe), you've come to the right place. Mannheim central station is an important transport hub in southern Germany and you have virtually hourly connections to almost all major German cities. And there is a direct train to Paris several times a day – in just three hours you could be snacking on a croissant by the Seine!

Bicycles and cars, both were invented in Mannheim. Thus, the people of Mannheim have quite rightly earned a reputation in Germany for being down-to-earth and pragmatic. The city's economy is strong and if you are looking for exciting internships or a job after graduation, you will certainly find what you are looking for.