# Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management

> private · Mannheim · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3000 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | Jul 1 | Rolling; no central application service (uni-assist) (private). Apply by Jul 1 for visa processing time |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Rolling; same rolling process |
| Winter semester — all applicants (private university, no central application service (uni-assist)) | Rolling | Corrected: the university states there is no fixed deadline, not a 1 July cutoff. It recommends applying at least three months ahead of the intake because visa processing can take weeks to months and is outside the university's control. Two yearly intakes: 1 April and 1 October. Source: https://www.hdwm.de/en/study-in-germany/services-for-international-students |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Mannheim
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, social
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.hdwm.de/en/
- **Address:** Oskar-Meixner-Straße 4, 68163 Mannheim
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Mannheim is an industrial and commercial hub in Baden-Württemberg, about 20 minutes from Heidelberg. Living costs are moderate — around €750–850 per month for shared housing and essentials. The city is business-minded; it hosts major corporations (BASF, Boehringer Ingelheim), financial services, and logistics firms. Cultural venues and a riverside setting add appeal.

## Strengths

- At €3,000 per year, tuition is low compared to most private business-focused universities in Germany.
- An IELTS 6.0 threshold makes admission accessible without a near-native English score.
- Business and social sciences are the core fields, directly matching management and economics study goals.
- A German university diploma is recognized across all EU and Schengen countries, supporting long-term mobility.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates search for work without leaving after graduation.
- Mannheim is a major business hub in Baden-Württemberg with strong small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) companies offering internship access.

## Watch out for

- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an extra €1,500 per semester on top of listed tuition, raising real annual costs significantly.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Daily life, housing search, and public offices in Mannheim operate primarily in German, creating a real language barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) before direct bachelor admission in Germany.
- Mannheim's student housing market is competitive; finding affordable accommodation near campus takes time and early planning.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €400–650
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Mannheim
- **Notes:** No campus dorm; partner housing list provided post-admission. Mannheim market is competitive — budget €600+

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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