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How much does University of Business and Management Mannheim (HdWM) cost for international students?
HdWM is a private university, so every programme charges tuition, set in its own fee regulations. Students from outside the EU pay higher monthly rates than EU students for the English-taught programmes. Tuition is charged for every month of the programme, including breaks and the internship semester. Non-EU students get a 10 percent discount if they pay a full year at once.
| Item | Cost for non-EU students |
|---|---|
| B.A. Management in International Business (English) | 764 EUR per month |
| M.A. Business Management (English, 3 semesters) | 884 EUR per month |
| M.A. Business Management with Digital Leadership (English, 4 semesters) | 875 EUR per month |
| MBA International Business (English, 1 year) | 15,000 EUR in total |
| Admission fee (one-time) | 250 EUR |
EU students pay 590 EUR (Bachelor's) and 690 EUR (English Master's) per month. The fee regulations list no semester contribution and no transport ticket. A leave semester costs 10 percent of the monthly fee, and early termination of the contract costs 390 EUR. Payment is by direct debit from a German bank account, which you must open by the start of studies. The rates are from the fee regulations of 25 June 2025, so confirm them in your study contract.
The tuition fee comes on top of the proof-of-funds requirement. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
HdWM publishes no application deadline for any applicant group. Applications open up to one year before the start of studies and go directly to the university online or by email; after admission you sign a study contract within 14 days.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | Winter (1 October) / summer (1 April) | No fixed deadline |
| Master | Winter (1 October) / summer (1 April) | No fixed deadline |
| MBA International Business | October, January, April, July | No fixed deadline |
Visa processing can take weeks to months, so apply as early as possible if you need a visa, and confirm the latest practical date with HdWM's International Office.
How many programmes are taught in English?
Three degree programmes are taught in English, all full-time on campus in Mannheim:
- Management in International Business (B.A.)
- Business Management (M.A.), as a 3-semester programme or a 4-semester variant with Digital Leadership (counted once)
- MBA International Business (one year; requires one to three years of work experience)
Classes run on 2.5 to 4 days a week. English at B2 level is required, and German skills are recommended for international students. The other programmes are taught in German.
About University of Business and Management Mannheim (HdWM)
HdWM (Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management, in English also University of Applied Management Studies) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 2011 and accredited by the German Science Council. Its majority shareholder is the Internationaler Bund, a non-profit education provider. It teaches business management, business psychology and social work, mostly full-time, and its study model includes a case study and an internship with partner companies. It is a separate institution from Mannheim Business School and TH Mannheim.