# Technische Hochschule Mannheim

> public · 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, restricted (NC) programmes, registered via the central clearing system (hochschulstart.de) | 15 July | Stated as an annual standing rule, independent of any specific year. Source: https://www.hs-mannheim.de/bewerbung.html |
| Summer semester — Bachelor, restricted (NC) programmes, registered via the central clearing system (hochschulstart.de) | 15 January | Stated as an annual standing rule, independent of any specific year. Source: https://www.hs-mannheim.de/bewerbung.html |
| Both intakes — named open-admission (zulassungsfrei) Bachelor programmes: Chemische Technik, Elektrotechnik, Informationstechnik/Elektronik, Ingenieurpädagogik, Maschinenbau, Mechatronik, Nachhaltige Technische Prozesse, Verfahrenstechnik | Rolling | These programmes have no fixed cutoff — applications are accepted up to the day before lectures begin, effectively rolling admission within the semester window. Source: https://www.hs-mannheim.de/bewerbung.html |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Mannheim
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, business
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.th-mannheim.de
- **Address:** Paul-Wittsack-Straße 10, 68163 Mannheim, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Mannheim is a Rhine-valley city with serious industrial heritage and a grid-layout downtown that makes navigation simple — student housing runs €380–520, and the city is efficiently organized without feeling sterile. There's a working atmosphere here, genuine employer presence, and direct access to the small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) of Baden-Württemberg.

## Strengths

- At €3,000 per year, tuition is very low compared to most private German and European universities.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English.
- Engineering, computer science, and business are fields with strong employer demand in Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- Mannheim is a major Rhine-Neckar economic hub with a dense concentration of industrial and tech companies for internships.
- A German university degree is recognised across the EU and Schengen area, expanding graduate mobility.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates structured time to convert studies into employment.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; confirm which programmes are genuinely English-medium before applying.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent bridge programme before university admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a visa — plan this well in advance.
- Students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, which limits earning capacity to supplement living costs.
- Mannheim's rental market is competitive; student housing cannot be guaranteed and private rents in the Rhine-Neckar area are above the German average.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €170–340
- **Private housing:** €400–650
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Mannheim
- **How to apply:** Apply online via the Studierendenwerk Mannheim housing portal (stw-ma.de/wohnen/bewerbung-online) at any time, up to 4 months before the desired move-in date. The admission letter (Zulassungsbescheid) can be submitted after the initial application; contact wohnen@stw-ma.de for questions.
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Mannheim provides roughly 3,000 dormitory places across 15 residential buildings for all Mannheim public HE students, including THM; competition is high and rooms are not guaranteed, so apply as early as possible and keep a private-market backup.
- **Source:** https://www.stw-ma.de/wohnen/wohnhaeuser

## 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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