Germany · Bachelor's
University of Mannheim
Bachelor in Economics
University of Mannheim
Course Overview
Mannheim's BSc in Economics is the leading German economics undergraduate degree — Mannheim consistently ranks #1 in Germany for Economics and Business (CHE, FAZ, Handelsblatt) and top-30 globally in Economics by QS. The department's research strengths in microeconometrics, behavioural economics, and macroeconomics feed directly into the curriculum, and the Mannheim Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) is one of Europe's leading economic policy think tanks.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants choose Mannheim over UK options because Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500/semester (€3,000/year) — a fraction of UK Russell Group economics fees (£28,000-32,000/year) — and the programme is taught in English on the international track. The three-year curriculum covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, mathematical economics, finance, and policy electives. Year 3 includes a mandatory bachelor's thesis and many students intern at ZEW, the Bundesbank, ECB Frankfurt (45 min by train), Deutsche Bank, or SAP (headquartered in nearby Walldorf).
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: ABB-AAA across three subjects including Mathematics at A.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 A passes including Combined Mathematics / Mathematics at A (Physical Science or Commerce stream).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 32-36 points including HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches or Applications) at 5+.
- check_circle uni-assist application required for international applicants — submit transcripts plus VPD.
- check_circle Motivation letter and CV. Interview not required.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle German not required for the English-track BSc.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €3,000 | Rs. 1,035,000 |
| Living Expenses in Mannheim (12 months) | €11,000 | Rs. 3,795,000 |
| Health Insurance & Semester Contribution | €1,500 | Rs. 517,500 |
| Books, Materials & Travel | €1,000 | Rs. 345,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €16,500 | Rs. 5,692,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Mannheim economics graduates progress into Master's at Mannheim, LSE, Bocconi, Tilburg, or to direct employment in Germany — the 18-month post-study job-search visa applies. Big employers include SAP (Walldorf, 30 min from Mannheim), Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, BASF (Ludwigshafen), Roche, the Bundesbank, ECB Frankfurt, McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC. Median starting graduate salary €48,000-58,000 + EU Blue Card eligibility for graduate-level offers. Sri Lankan returnees route into ACCA / CIMA-aligned analyst roles at HSBC, Standard Chartered, Hatton National Bank, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the Big Four.
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