Winter Academy
Join our Winter Academy and experience the German language and culture alongside fellow students from all over the world!
The International Winter Academy is way more than just a regular language course!
The four week program will provide you with top tier intensive German lessons rounded off by a variety of Seminars and Workshops all around and about Germany and its culture! Come get to know Germany through one of our various leisure programs!
Important Information
When will the International Winter Academy 2026 take place?
Mon, 12th of January, 2026: Start of Winter Academy
Fri, 6th of February, 2026: End of Winter Academy
When is the registration deadline for the International Winter Academy?
Registration deadline: 15.12.2025
What costs does the participation in the Winter Academy entail?
Course fee: 685 €
What would my daily schedule look like?
Every day you will receive five lesson units of general language instruction at all levels of the CEFR (= Common European Framework of Reference) from zero beginner (A 1.1) to (almost) perfect speaker (C1). Attendance is compulsory.
The language of instruction is German from the beginning.
Communication and grammar seminars, intercultural training, Every day you will receive five lesson units of general language instruction at all levels of the CEFR (= Common European Framework of Reference) from zero beginner (A 1.1) to (almost) perfect speaker (C1). Attendance is compulsory.
IWA Program
Mon, 12th of January, 2026: Welcome and Lecture “Mannheim – Your City”
Tue,13th of January, 2026: classes start
Fri, 6th of February, 2026: classes end
Registration
Please register for the International Winter Academy using the online form.
Registration deadline: 31.12.2025
Attention: Exchange students of the University of Mannheim can only register via the International Office.
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Leisure Time
2025 offers an exciting and varied range of leisure activities: Excursion to romantic Heidelberg, Mannheim’s unknown sides, hiking in the Odenwald, wine tasting, etc.