Department of Sociology - Sowi

Studying at the University of MannheimMannheim‘s palace is more than a relic of the past -it houses the city’s prestigious University whichcombines state-of-the-art facilities with excellentdepartments and faculties to offer the best possibleeducation to its students.International OfficeThe International Office provides a wide range ofservices dedicated to the needs of internationalstudents to make them feel at home the momentthey arrive.www.uni-mannheim.de/aaaExcellent Conditions for International Students• ERASMUS-Quality award 2012 for outstandinginternational exchange (German Academic ExchangeService/DAAD)• One of the leading Universities in Germany formulticulturalism, student social activities andstudent services (International Student Barometer2011)• The University of Mannheim‘s palace was rankedthe second most beautiful campus buildingworldwide out of 238 universities (InternationalStudent Barometer 2011).Student AccommodationThe International Office helps international studentsto find accommodation in one of our dormitories.By visiting our sublet forum, exchangestudents can also look for rooms on offer fromoutgoing students.VISUM e.V.VISUM is a student organisation that is dedicatedto helping international students to adapt tostudent life in Mannheim. In their buddy programresident students help with initial problems, answerquestions and give friendly advice.www.visum-mannheim.de