The University of Applied Management Studies (HdWM) is a private, state-recognized university in Mannheim. It offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in business administration with a focus on consulting, sales management, management, corporate management, international business, psychology and social work.
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University profile
The University of Applied Management Studies is an internationally recognized educational institution accredited by the German Science Council. Since 2011, the HdWM has been offering practice-oriented Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes with a management focus in German and English. The university has a diverse background with students from over 28 countries.
Learn German while studying at HdWM
The collaboration with the Goethe Institute enables international students to learn German alongside their studies. German courses are available at all levels from A1 to C1 and take place at the Goethe Institute, which is located close to the campus. This unique cooperation provides students with a valuable chance to not only enhance their academic skills but also to prepare for the German job market from a linguistic perspective.
Studying in Mannheim
Mannheim is a diverse city in the Rhein-Neckar-Region of southwest Germany. The city offers a wide range of activities and festivals. Students especially love the city's green parks, cafes and museums. Mannheim has a strong economy and numerous opportunities in industries like technology, engineering and healthcare, which makes it an attractive location for students seeking employment.
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Accreditations & awards
HdWM is institutionally accredited by the German Science Council.
Its degree programs are all accredited by the Accreditation Council, FIBAA, or AHPGS, respectively certified by evalag.
Reasons for studying with us
We are happy you are interested in studying at the HDWM. There are lots of great reasons to study with us, including:
- Close supervision throughout your studies
- Individual support with career planning and networking with network partners
- Personal interaction and small course sizes
- Different services for different life situations
- International environment and global university network
- State-recognized university with accredited study programs
More than just a number: at HdWM, we support you individually throughout your studies. Fulfill your professional aspirations and get to know your future career options. We have a range of services to help you with your studies and your current life situation.
At HdWM, you can choose your desired degree course from the various Bachelor's and Master's degree courses with different specialization options. You benefit from the high level of practical relevance and personal support from the teaching staff. Even if things don't go so smoothly during your studies, we are there for you.
We also offer numerous opportunities to support you in your personal development so that you can achieve your study goals.
Information regarding financing your studies
There are several ways how to fund your studies as a student at HdWM. We offer several merit-based scholarships as well as scholarships for social contribution which are open for all HdWM students. The HdWM study model makes it possible to work while studying – and in fact, this is also highly recommended and encouraged! Furthermore, German citizens can also obtain BAföG or a KfW student loan. Under some circumstances, international students can also apply for these financing options.
https://www.hdwm.de/en/study-programmes/specialties/financing-and-scholarships/
During your studies at HdWM, you can apply for the Social Leadership Scholarship. With this programme, scholarship holders receive 300 euros per month for one to two semesters.
The Social Leadership Scholarship is aimed at students with outstanding social commitment. Potential scholarship holders are nominated by HdWM employees and selected by a committee.
In addition to the university's own scholarship, there are numerous other scholarship programs available to students throughout Germany. You can find a list below.
Scholarships
In addition to scholarships available to all students throughout Germany, Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management offers its students its own university scholarships.
