Studying in Saarbrücken
In Saarbrücken our catalogue has 6 universities with 23 programmes (11 in English), including HTW Saar, DHfPG. There are 2 Studienkollegs in the city. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.
- Universities
- 6
- Language schools
- not in our catalogue
- Studienkolleg
- 2 state
- Tuition fee
- none
- Living costs per month
- €1,073–1,123
What to look for in Saarbrücken
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Saarbrücken.
Transport and everyday life
Part-time work
Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.
Health insurance
Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.
Living costs
Costs in detail →A student's month: rent, health insurance, food and transport. The difference is almost entirely in housing.
Room in a shared flat (WG)
€1,073 / mo.
incl. rent €455
Own studio
€1,123 / mo.
incl. rent €505
Universities in Saarbrücken
All 6 universities →
Universität des Saarlandes
University · 20 programmes
University of Applied Sciences in Saarbrücken
Applied sciences · 3 programmes
Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar (Saarbrücken)
Art and music · 1 programme
Language courses
There are no language schools in Saarbrücken in our catalogue. The nearest ones:
Studienkollegs in Saarbrücken
Ausländerstudienkolleg zur Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes
Saarbrücken, Saarland
Saarbrücken and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with the cheapest housing we have data for — a place in a dormitory or a room in a WG.
Saarbrücken · you are here
Living costsfrom €1,073 / mo.
universities HTW Saar, DHfPG
Berlin
Living costsfrom €1,277 / mo.
universities TUB, FU Berlin, HU Berlin
Hamburg
Living costsfrom €1,318 / mo.
universities UHH, UE, SRH
Munich
Living costsfrom €1,018 / mo.
universities TUM, LMU, HM
Other cities of Saarland
All 3 cities of Saarland →Questions about studying in Saarbrücken
How many universities are there in Saarbrücken?
Our catalogue lists 6 universities in Saarbrücken.
Can I study in English in Saarbrücken?
Yes, 11 programmes are taught in English.
Do international students pay tuition in Saarbrücken?
No tuition fee at public universities — only the Semesterbeitrag.
Is there a Studienkolleg in Saarbrücken?
Studienkolleg der Universität des Saarlandes, Ausländerstudienkolleg zur Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes.
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