Info about the start of the semester

FSS 2026
Semester: 1.2.2026–31.7.2026
Rückmeldungen: 15.10.2025–1.12.2025
Vorlesungszeit: 9.2.2026–29.5.2026
Osterferien: 30.3.2026–10.4.2026
Prüfungszeit: Ersttermin: 30.5.2026–13.6.2026
Prüfungen Zweittermin: 29.8.2026–5.9.2026

Wichtige Unterlagen rund um den Studiengang finden Sie hier.

Eine genaue Liste der Einführungs- und Informationsveranstaltungen bekommt, finden Sie hier.  (PDF, 235 kB)

Checkliste Studienstart

Die Anmeldung für die Seminare unserer Fakultät (Achtung: nicht die IS-Seminare der Area Information Systems der Fakultät für BWL) im FSS 2026 erfolgt zentral über Portal2. Sie können sich voraussichtlich ab dem 15.01.2026 bis zum 09.02.2026 anmelden. 

Es gibt kein First come – first serve. Allerdings werden Studierende höherer Fachsemester ggf. vorrangig berücksichtigt.

Die Anmeldung finden Sie hier:

Bitte beachten Sie: Sie müssen mind. 3 Prioritäten angeben!

Achten Sie außerdem darauf, dass Sie die Voraussetzungen für die jeweiligen Seminare erfüllen.

Die Zuteilung erfolgt ab dem 10.02.2026.

Welcome at the University of Mannheim!

We are excited to welcome you to the University of Mannheim! The introductory session for new Master students in Business Informatics and Mannheim Master in Data Science will take place on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 from 11:00 on in university building A5, 6 room C015. 

NEW!!!

In addition we will offer an online session via Zoom on Tuesday February 10th from 12:00 on. Please feel free to visit this session for further information and your questions!

We have uploaded presentations for you, which contain essential information about studying at the University of Mannheim as well as subject-specific introductions (see the sections below). We strongly recommend that you review these materials in advance.

During the introductory session on February 5th, we will hold a Q&A segment. Please come prepared with any questions you may have based on the uploaded presentations.

• Course registration: In the FSS26, registration is only mandatory for courses with a limitation on attendance. Make sure to register for your courses within the time frames mentioned below, otherwise, you will not be admitted to them. You can also register for the other courses.
  • You can register for courses with limited attendance from January 15 to February 09, 2026. This only applies to a few courses from M.Sc. Business Informatics and M.Sc. Data Science, the seminars and the team projects. Please note that we cannot guarantee spots for limited courses. Here is a list of courses with limited capacity:
    • IE 694 – Artificial Intelligence Applications in Industry
    • IE 500 – Data Mining
    • CS 668 – Generative Computer Vision Models
    • CS 406 – Theoretische Informatik
    • DS 601 – AI product development
    • IE 686 – Large Language Models
    • IE 692 – Advanced Process Mining
    • SQ 500 – Scientific Research Course
• Attention: The course SQ 500 – Scientific Research will only be offered once during the semester! You can register via Portal2 here.
   
• Please note: The course registration is NOT automatically an exam registration. You must register separately for your exams during the exam registration period.
• There is no first come first serve. The allocation will take place from February 10 on.
• Registration period for Master's courses of the Business School with obligatory registration and restricted course capacity: please take care of differnt deadlines according Portal2.

Registration for the seminars offered by our faculty (Note: not the IS seminars from the Information Systems Area of the Faculty of Business Administration) in the Summer Semester 2026 (FSS 2026) is managed centrally via Portal2. You can register from approximately January 15, 2026, until February 9, 2026.

It is not first come, first served. However, students in higher semesters may be given priority.
 

You can find the registration portal here.

All seminars offered by the IS Department must be applied for directly at the chair.
e.g.

• IS 752 – Process and Management Analytics (Prof. Rehse)
• IS 723 – Seminar Data Science II: Empirical Studies (Prof. Strohmaier)
• IS 712/ IS 918 – New Frontiers in Digital Transformation – (Prof. Heinzl)

Please note: You must specify at least 3 preferences!

Also, ensure that you fulfill the prerequisites for the respective seminars.
 

Allocation of places will begin on February 10, 2026.

• The Presentations of the team projects is on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, 1:45 PM-3:30 PM via Zoom (ZOOM-Lehre-107). Here is the link to the event.
• The slides for each project will be uploaded afterwards at the end of this page.
• The registration for the team projects will start after the presentation. You can register via Portal² from February 11, 2026 until February 15, 2026 with at least 3 priorities. The link for the registration will follow after the presentations. 

Planning your Master's thesis is a crucial step in your academic journey. To ensure you have ample time for preparation, we are providing you with key information on the application process and how to secure a supervisor.

Your Responsibility in the Process

Please note that finding a supervisor for your Master’s Thesis is your own responsibility. You must independently contact suitable chairs or professors to secure supervision. This proactive approach is the standard expectation at our school.

When should I apply? 

You may begin writing your Master’s Thesis once you have completed 60 ECTS. We strongly recommend reaching out to potential supervisors several months in advance of your intended start date, as popular chairs may have limited capacity.

Where should I apply?

Your choice of chair depends on your study program:

• Master’s students in Business Informatics may write their thesis in either Business Informatics or Informatics. You can apply to a chair in the Department of Computer Science or the Area Information Systems.
• Students in the Mannheim Master in Data Science (MMDS) can be supervised by any professor teaching in the MMDS program. Supervision by professors from other schools or departments is also possible, provided the topic aligns with the MMDS curriculum—this must be confirmed by the examination board.

For a full list of chairs and professorships in the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics, please visit:
https://www.wim.uni-mannheim.de/fakultaet/lehrstuehle-und-professuren/

Tip: Chair websites often include contact details, research interests, and specific application guidelines. Some professors also list potential thesis topics.
For example, the Data & Web Science Group provides detailed information here:
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/dws/teaching/thesis-guidelines/

Requirements to Fulfill

Each chair or professor sets individual requirements for supervision. You must ensure you meet these prerequisites before applying.

An overview of presumed requirements can be found here:
wim.uni-mannheim.de/media/Fakultaeten/wim/Dateien_Studium/Studienorganisation/Wifo_M.Sc/Master__s_Thesis/Requirements_of_all_chairs.pdf/flipbook

Important: If requirements are not marked with “or/oder”, all listed conditions must be met. This list is updated irregularly—always verify current requirements directly with the chair.

How to Apply

Once you have selected a chair and confirmed you meet their requirements, prepare your application according to their specific guidelines. Common requested materials include:

• A brief explanation of why you chose the chair or department
• A description of your preferred topic or research area
• Your CV
• Transcript of Records
• The Master Candidate Profile Form (available here:
  https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uni-mannheim.de%2Fmedia%2FEinrichtungen%2Fdws%2FFiles_Teaching%2FTheses%2FMaster-Candidate-Profile-DWS-2019.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK)

What If I Cannot Find a Supervisor?

If you are unable to secure a supervisor through your own initiative, an alternative application process will open on January 15, 2026, via Portal 2 (Anmeldung Masterarbeit). In this process, you must prioritize at least three chairs from the Department of Computer Science whose requirements you fulfill. Please note that chairs from other departments (including Area Information Systems) do not participate in this process.

Further Questions?

If you need additional support, please contact us at:
Studienberatung.wimmail-uni-mannheim.de

We wish you every success in your Master’s thesis journey!

To help you get off to a great start at the University of Mannheim, we've prepared an essential presentation that covers everything you need to know about studying here, including detailed subject-specific introductions. It's crucial that you review this presentation before our introductory session on February 5th, 2026. This will ensure you're well-prepared and able to make the most of the session by addressing any remaining questions you might have. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your academic journey at the University of Mannheim!

Welcome at the University of Mannheim!

To help you get off to a great start at the University of Mannheim, we've prepared an essential presentation that covers everything you need to know about studying here, including detailed subject-specific introductions. It's crucial that you review this presentation before our introductory session. This will ensure you're well-prepared and able to make the most of the session by addressing any remaining questions you might have. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your academic journey at the University of Mannheim!