International

Information for Foreign Students


Where is Mannheim?
Mannheim is located in the south west of Germany. The cities of Heidelberg, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe are close by. France, Holland and Switzerland are easily reached by train. Paris (about 5-6 hrs.), Amsterdam (about 5 hrs.) Zürich (about 3.5 hrs.),
Berlin (about 4 hrs.)

About the Department of Design
The Department of Design is one of several departments at the University of Applied Sciences Mannheim. The campus is situated in Mannheim, close to the Central Station. There are about 250 students in the department. The winter semester lasts from the beginning of october until mid-february. The summer semester from mid-march until mid-july.

The Department of Design offers courses in print and non-print areas at undergraduate and graduate (bachelor and master) levels.
Course descriptions in drawing, graphics, typography, photography, video, animation, interactive media and design theory can be found here.

Language requirements
The teaching language is German. A good proficiency in German is highly recommended to study at the Department of Design. “Zertifikat Deutsch” tests can be taken at any Goethe Institute and should be included in the application. Further language courses can be taken at the University of Applied Arts and Sciences Mannheim during the stay.

Financial requirements
Living expenses should be calculated with 600 to 900 Euros per month.

How to apply
Prospective exchange students are asked to apply for a specific subject area or planned project. Exchange students are accepted on the basis of an application portfolio and the complete papers listed below. We strongly advise interested students to apply as early as possible.

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