City guide
Mannheim
Everyday places around the city centre for a student arriving from India — from OpenStreetMap, plus what the universities themselves say about living here.
90
Supermarkets within 4 km
12
Indian / Asian groceries
8
Indian restaurants
41
Pharmacies within 3 km
1
Temples & gurdwaras
Main station: Mannheim Hauptbahnhof (1.1 km from the centre)
Indian & Asian groceries
Found by their names in OpenStreetMap (e.g. 'India', 'Asia', 'Spice', 'Bazaar'). Check opening hours and what they stock before you go.
Supermarkets
90 supermarkets within 4 km of the centre, by chain.
Indian restaurants
Hospitals
In an emergency call 112 (ambulance, fire) — free, 24/7.
Public universities in Mannheim
University of Mannheim
7 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) Approx. 850 to 900 EUR per month to cover all personal expenses
Accommodation (university's description)
The International Office offers support in finding dorm rooms and private accommodation. Student halls of residence are the ideal place to get to know not only German students but also fellow students from all over the world. Depending on the hall, you will live with two to eight fellow students in a shared apartment. Every student has their own room, but kitchen, bathroom, and toilet are communal. Additionally, the International Office offers a very limited number of one-bedroom apartments with a small in-room kitchen and bathroom. The kitchens are fully equipped with cooking facilities and a refrigerator.
Heidelberg University
2 coursesLiving costs (university's estimate) Approx. 750-850 EUR per month
Accommodation (university's description)
Please note that the lectures mostly take place in Mannheim . Therefore, we recommend that you search for accommodation in Mannheim. Probably one of the cheapest options that you may consider: Studierendenwerk Heidelberg: You can apply for accommodation using the following links: • https://www.studentenwerk.uni-heidelberg.de/en • https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/en/node/95 We suggest that you complete the following entries with the provided information: • Location of university: Mannheim • Available choices of our student residences: Pettenkoferstrasse 19 • University: Universität Heidelberg