Studying at the School of Humanities is your gateway to the world! Numerous international cooperations and our flexible degree plans enable you to spend part of your studies abroad. Whether you choose one of our partner universities, decide to study as a free mover or prefer to do an internship abroad to enter the international working world – a stay abroad is always an exciting experience!
What is the selection process like?
At the University of Mannheim, the selection process for placements abroad is centrally coordinated by the International Office. Thus, at the end of the selection process, you will ideally receive a message from our colleagues at the International Office offering you a place at the university of your choice. The International Office will then provide you with information on all further administrative steps. In addition, the dean's office of the School of Humanities is your point of contact for all academic matters:
The two semesters I spent in Quebec were an intense and sometimes even challenging experience that I would not want to miss. My stay at the Université Laval, the oldest francophone university on the American continent was the perfect answer to my desire get to to know a part of the French-speaking world outside Europe during my year abroad. Quebec, the capital of the province of the same name, with its picturesque old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offered me the ideal setting to immerse myself in the “culture québécoise”. However, the most beautiful memories of my stay certainly originate from some trips to the absolutely breathtaking Canadian countryside. And don’t be deterred from spending a semester abroad in Quebec by the long and harsh Canadian winter lasting for about five months – back in Mannheim, I even miss the snowy and icy weather.
Myriam Haber, student of the bachelor’s program in Romance Languages, Literatures and Media, Université Laval (Canada) / Photo credit: Privat
Other options for a stay abroad
Of course, we do not just support you with regard to spending a period of study abroad. If you have any questions regarding other options to go abroad, please do not hesitate to contact us! We also offer advice on internships abroad, summer schools, summer jobs, and language courses. Perhaps our overview of current opportunities in an international context will serve as an inspiration for you?
Advising and contact
Whether before your departure, during your stay abroad, or after your return: The International Affairs Team of the School of Humanities and the departmental area representatives responsible for recognition requests as well as the International Office will be happy to provide advice and support with all questions concerning your stay abroad.
