Saarland University
Saarbrücken, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #176
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
- 19%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Saarland University is a public research university in Saarbrücken, Germany, founded in 1948 with a strong European and international mission. It is one of Germany's most international universities with approximately 19% international students from over 120 countries. The university is particularly research-active, ranking among Germany's most third-party-funded universities according to the DFG-Förderatlas. It holds system accreditation from the Akkreditierungsrat since 2012 and participates in the European University Alliance 'Transform4Europe'. Key research areas include computer science and informatics, biomedicine, materials science, and interdisciplinary European studies.
Fields of study
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Law
- Economics
- Business
- Humanities
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Languages
- Education
- Social Sciences
- European Studies
- Materials Science
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Sports Science
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studium@uni-saarland.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
No general tuition fees (Studiengebühren) are charged for undergraduate and consecutive Master's degree programmes. Students pay only the semester contribution (Sozialbeitrag, Verwaltungskostenbeitrag, student union fees) which includes a semester ticket.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (English) (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Cybersecurity (English) (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.