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Studienkolleg der Universität des Saarlandes
Saarbrücken, Saarland
UniversityPublicAwards doctoratestuition-free for international students
Universität des Saarlandes
Universität des Saarlandes (Saarbrücken, Homburg)
Overcoming borders is the signum of the Saarland University - borders between cultures as well as barriers between disciplines or traditional dividing lines between science, economy, culture and society.
The Saarland University was founded in 1948 as a bilingual university sponsored by France. It is internationally known for IT research and the nano and life sciences. The close relationship with France and the European focus are her trademark: The Saarland University is internationally shaped like hardly any other medium-sized German university. A special feature is the wide range of cross-border courses leading to a double degree or - in cooperation with a third foreign partner - even a triple degree.
Many departments of the university are closely linked in research and teaching. The scientists work intensively with universities around the world as well as with the researchers from the surrounding non-university research institutions. All major science organizations are represented on and near the campus, including two Max Planck Institutes, two Leibniz and Fraunhofer Institutes each, as well as a Helmholtz Center and a Helmholtz Institute.
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Saarland |
|---|---|
| City | Saarbrücken |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Students | ≈ 17,966 |
| Programmes | 20 programmes · 11 bachelor's, 7 master's, 9 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Saarland), international students€0 Semester contribution€412.30
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €412.30 per semester |
| Application | With a VPD from uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Campus Dudweiler, Campus Homburg, Campus Saarbrücken, Standort Meerwiesertalweg |
| Studienkolleg | Studienkolleg der Universität des Saarlandes (own) |
About the university
University of Saarland Profile
Border crossing is a trademark of Saarland University – the boundaries between cultures, as well as the barriers between disciplines or traditional dividing lines between science, economics, culture and society.
Advanced Research
Computer science, nano- and biological sciences, as well as Europe, determine the profile of research at Saarlan University. The successes of computer science at the initiative of the federal government and the numerous internationally recognized projects financed from outside confirm the quality of scientific work across the entire spectrum of subjects.
Internationality
Internationalization is part of everyday life on the campus of the University of Saarland, where people from different countries meet and study, teaching and research are clearly international. This “lively internationalization” can be seen, among other things, in many international curricula, a large number of foreign students and a lot of cooperative international work.
Quality of training and education
High-quality service, modern infrastructure and short distances on campus – Saar University offers optimal conditions for successful studies. In the further development of the teaching offer, he was one of the first universities to successfully complete the accreditation of the system. Ratings such as CHE prove again and again the quality of teaching and teaching in national and international comparison.
Faculties
7 faculties · showing the 6 largest
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
7 programmes
Faculty of Humanities
5 programmes · Campus Saarbrücken
Faculty of Empirical Human Sciences and Economics (HW)
4 programmes
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
2 programmes
Medizinische Fakultät (M)
1 programme
Europa-Institut
1 programme
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. This university has its own college; the others listed here are its partner colleges.
Programmes
All 20 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application with a VPD from uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Saarland), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €412.30 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →Campus Dudweiler
Campus Homburg
Campus Saarbrücken
Universität des Saarlandes, Campus B3 1, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
Standort Meerwiesertalweg
A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Saarbrücken: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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Questions about Universität des Saarlandes
How much does it cost to study at Universität des Saarlandes?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €412.30. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 9 programmes are taught in English.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.07 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 15.07. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.
Do I need a Studienkolleg?
It depends on your certificate, not on the university. If you need one, Universität des Saarlandes has its own Studienkolleg: Studienkolleg der Universität des Saarlandes.
Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.