Incoming
School of Business
Incoming
Welcome to Mainz
Welcome to Mainz University of Applied Sciences! We are very happy that you have decided to study as an exchange student in Mainz and would like to spend a semester or an academic year at our School of Business.
Studying in another country and moving out of your comfort zone is an enormous challenge. But you are not alone; you will quickly be integrated into the group of students here. You will also meet many other students from our partner universities from all over the world while studying abroad here in Mainz.
You will no doubt have lots of questions about your “Study in Mainz” project! Continue reading and you will find the most important information below. We will guide you on your journey to our university and are looking forward to hearing from you.
Mainz – Studying in style
At Mainz University of Applied Sciences, you will study in a modern, informal, and individual setting – we focus on your future. Mainz, the city of Gutenberg, has a lot to offer with its historic old town, its picturesque location on the Rhine, and the Mainz 05 soccer club.
Mainz is a popular student city in the heart of the Rhine-Main region. The distances here are short, whether it’s to Wiesbaden, downtown Frankfurt, or the airport. Mainz is also well-known as an interesting media location; ZDF, SWR, and the Rhein-Main publishing group have their headquarters here.
The old town has its own flair with its narrow alleyways and stores. One of the most beautiful places in Mainz is the banks of the Rhine, where many students spend their free time, especially when the sun is shining.
Another special experience is Carnival (Fastnacht) Mainz-style with the Rosenmontagumzug (Rose Monday parade), a must for every newcomer to Mainz.
Soccer fans also get their money’s worth – Mainz 05’s stadium is located right next to the university in an attractive location.
We know our students personally. With around 3,100 students, the School of Business is not too large and, with over 200 industry professionals serving as lecturers, we offer students direct access to real-world insights and wide-ranging expertise. The university offers the right location for studying, for working on projects, or for just exchanging ideas with fellow students.
Your advantages
- Individual learning and support in semester groups (approx. 40 students)
- Open workstations with free wifi
- Library with OpenPlus
- Modern Mensa and cafeteria
- The university’s own tram stop right at the campus
- Great mobility with our semester ticket
We will provide you with information during numerous ZOOM meetings held as you prepare to start your studies here. We accompany your first steps into your studies with numerous events during the orientation week. You will forge your first contacts with students at the university, attend preparatory classes, and receive important tips on student life from the student representatives (AStA, departmental student councils and StuPa). If you have any questions about studying, our International Academic Advisory Services team will be happy to help you.
Starting your studies at Mainz University of Applied Sciences
During numerous ZOOM meetings, we will provide you with information on everything you will need to do before your stay as you prepare to start your studies here.
After you arrive and during the orientation weeks, we will accompany your first steps of your studies. You will forge your first contacts with students at the university, attend preparatory classes, and receive important tips on student life from the student representatives (AStA, departmental student councils and StuPa). We are happy to answer any questions you might have about studying here.
Our handbook provides a lot of information about preparing to come here, and studying and living in Mainz.
Live Video Chat
Wednesday, October 10th, 2024, 01:00 pm (local time Mainz)
Thursday, November 11th, 2024, 01:00 pm (local time Mainz)
The academic year is divided into two semesters: the 2024/2025 winter semenster and the 2025 summer semester.
Semester 1 - Winter semester 2024/25*
Start of lecture period: October 7, 2024
End of lecture period: Januar 31, 2025 (including exam periods)
Orientation week: September 26 to October 4, 2024
Christmas break: December 21, 2024 to January 2, 2025
Semester 2 - Summer semester 2025*
Start of lecture period: March 24, 2025
End of lecture period: July 12, 2025 (including exam periods)
Orientation week: March 17 to 21, 2025
Easter break: April18 to 21, 2025
*subject to change
Exchange students from partner universities are nominated to come here by their home university. Please send nominations to us by email to sabine.klebig (at) hs-mainz.de
The nomination deadline for partner universities:
May 1 for the winter semester
November 1 for the summer semester
Once you have been nominated, you will receive the login credentials for our Mobility online application portal. You can apply online using this portal. You will receive a letter of admission immediately after the application deadline has expired. You can then apply for your visa and request housing.
We look forward to receiving applications for one or two semesters.
We would be happy to get in touch with you before you come to Mainz in our live chats, which we offer on Zoom. You can find the latest dates here.
We look forward to getting to know you in our live chats and answering your questions.
Incoming students choose their classes individually in consultation with their home university. We offer a sufficient number of classes in English. Your semester workload should not exceed 30 ECTS credits. You can find the current selection of all bachelor’s and master’s classes in English under Downloads.
We offer six different levels (from A1.1. to C 1.2 ) in the subject Deutsch als Fremdsprache (German as a foreign language). We recommend that all international students attend one of the language modules to acquire at least a basic knowledge of the language.
If you are looking for a room in a student residence hall, you can contact the Studierendenwerk Mainz. There are 10 different resident halls to choose from.
Enrollment takes place before you arrive. All students must pay a student service fee of approximately €360 per semester for enrollment. Please note that this social contribution is not a tuition fee. All students at the university must pay this fee.
The fee includes the Germany Semester Ticket ( D-Semester Ticket). This D-Semester Ticket is valid nationwide in all public transport modes (Nahverkehr).
The regulations for foreign students in the Federal Republic of Germany are subject to immigration laws. Please contact the German embassy in your home country to find out about the current entry and residence regulations for the Federal Republic of Germany. To enter Germany, you will need a valid passport with a visa or a residence permit for students. We will send you a letter of invitation from our university to apply for this. A tourist or visitor’s visa is not sufficient. You can obtain further information from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.
