German Studies Department

The Department for German Studies offers a variety of bachelor's and master's courses in linguistics and literature with an orientation towards cultural, economic and media studies. The courses qualify humanities scholars and cultural scientists for numerous fields of work, for example in the media, education, cultural management or research.

Studierende in einer Vorlesung in Schloss

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Student Affairs and Teaching

Study offer and counselling

Eine Weltkugel liegt auf einem weißen Tisch

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International Partnerships

International partnerships and counselling

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New Partner University in China

New Partner in Hong Kong, China.

Mourning for Dr. Jürgen Landwehr

The University of Mannheim and the School of Humanities mourn the loss of Dr. Jürgen Landwehr, who passed away on 3 March 2025 at the age of 83

Ein Plüschpanda sitzt in einem farbenfrohen Spielzelt auf bunten Schaumstoff-Puzzlematten. Vor ihm ist ein aufgeschlagenes, illustriertes Buch, in das er scheinbar vertieft liest.

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Childcare for Saturday Exams

To make it easier for students and examination supervisors to take part in Saturday exams, the Department of Equal Opportunity and Social Diversity and kinderlandnet gGmbH have launched a new childcare service. On the four Saturdays, on which examinations will take place, (8 June, 15 June, 24 August ...

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Prof. Dr. Christian Mann receives “Opus Magnum” scholarship

The Volkswagen Foundation has awarded the Mannheim historian the “Opus Magnum” fellowship for his book “Ancient Sport: A Social History”.

German Studies Department

Student Affairs and Teaching

International Partnerships

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Dekanat der Philosophischen Fakultät

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