Mannheim, Germany · Since 2011
Practice-oriented. International. State-approved. Here, management isn't just taught — it's experienced, with lecturers from professional practice and a degree that prepares you for the working world of tomorrow.
01 — Programs
All our programs combine solid academic knowledge with real-world practical experience.
24/7 answers about programs, application steps, scholarships, visas, deadlines and life in Mannheim — in your language.
02 — Global Reach
International experience isn't an add-on here — it's a fixed part of the curriculum from the first semester. Through voluntary exchange programs and field trips worldwide.
HdWM is an officially accredited Erasmus+ university. Students can spend a semester at one of our partner universities across Europe — funded and credit-transferable. This is possible within all Bachelor's and Master's programs.
Through our global network of partner universities, students can study abroad for a full semester. Over 30 partner institutions welcome HdWM students each year.
Two degrees, one course of study — no problem here! With our Double Degree program you earn a dual qualification from two European universities. To make that possible, we work together with renowned universities across Europe.
03 — The Network
04 — Campus Life
Our graduates show how a practice-oriented degree at HdWM lays the foundation for a wide range of career paths. Let their stories inspire you.
Our graduates show how a practice-oriented degree at HdWM lays the foundation for a wide range of career paths. Let their stories inspire you.
Read all success stories05 — Blog & News
Mannheim, September 2026 – The Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management (HdWM) has entered into a new strategic cooperation agreement with the Deutsch-Türkisches Institut für Arbeit und Bildung (DTI) and Jobnet.AG – marking an important step towards bridging academic excellence, labour market expertise and digital innovation. The agreement, signed in September 2026, brings together three organisations with complementary strengths: HdWM contributes academic expertise, teaching and research; DTI brings labour market, transfer and integration knowledge; and Jobnet.AG adds technological platforms, data-driven applications and AI-supported labour market solutions.
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Mannheim/Heppenheim – The Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management (HdWM) and the District of Bergstraße (Kreis Bergstraße) are starting a new practice partnership. From 1 April 2027, qualified educators can work at the district’s Youth Welfare Office in Heppenheim and study for a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at HdWM at the same time. The Kreis Bergstraße covers the tuition fees.
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Mannheim – The University of Applied Sciences for Management (HdWM) and the INtem® Group have been working together successfully for eleven years. Together, they train sales trainers to meet high professional and pedagogical standards. Since spring 2026, six new trainers have completed their certification, two of whom are from Austria and Switzerland. And the partnership continues to grow: In HdWM’s new MBA program, both partners are now jointly designing the curriculum.
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From 1 to 11 September 2026, the Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management (HdWM) in Mannheim welcomed a group of students and accompanying faculty from Chitkara University, Punjab, India for the HdWM Indian Summer Programme 2026 – ten enriching days of academic learning, cultural exploration, and cross-border friendship.
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From 3 to 14 August 2026, the University of Applied Management Studies in Mannheim was delighted to once again welcome a group of students from The chonqQing College of Mobile Communication from China, for our Summer School Programme 2026. Around 80 participants travelled from Frankfurt Airport to spend two inspiring weeks with us, diving into academic learning, cultural discovery, and cross-border friendship.
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