The degrees courses offered includes teacher training courses, Bachelor's, Master's and doctorate programmes. In addition, the department offers the Bachelor/Master of Arts in "Culture and Economics" together with the Economics department (Business Administration and Economics). The teaching focus is on contemporary subjects. Literary and linguistic subjects are taught with a strong reference to media. The mixture of basic degree courses and courses that are offered in cooperation with Economics shape the independent profile of the Mannheim Romance Studies department.

The degrees courses offered includes teacher training courses, Bachelor's, Master's and doctorate programmes. In addition, the department offers the Bachelor/Master of Arts in "Culture and Economics" together with the Economics department (Business Administration and Economics). The teaching focus is on contemporary subjects. Literary and linguistic subjects are taught with a strong reference to media. The mixture of basic degree courses and courses that are offered in cooperation with Economics shape the independent profile of the Mannheim Romance Studies department.

As part of the Online Exchange Initiative of the European University ENGAGE.EU, students from the University of Mannheim can study virtually at renowned universities throughout Europe. Network partners: LUISS University, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Tilburg University, Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, University of National and World Economy (UNWE), WU Vienna University of Economics.

The majority of the lecture rooms have the most up-to-date technical facilities thanks to extensive renovations. Items in the department library: 90,000 volumes, media institute with extensive audiovisual materials, an up-to-date language lab and media rooms for PC use.

Focus on French, Italian and Spanish; Focus on the present era and Civilisation Studies perspectives; Incorporation of Media Science aspects in Linguistics as well as Literary Studies

All first semester students receive intensive preparation in the accompanying orientation days at the beginning of studies. After a personal welcome by the study programme manager, the course advisers and university facilities are presented. Individual time table advice is also available.