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Academic studies

31.650 students in the winter semester 2018/19

31.650

students in the winter semester 2018/19

University foundation culture

Computer science – excellent teaching initiatives

The University of Saarland was successful twice in the Excellence Initiative of the Federation and Regions. As the only university in Germany it obtained both a ‘cluster of excellence’ and graduate school approval in computer science. The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science is currently supporting around 375 graduate students on their way to a doctorate. Using a structured programme, it allows talented students to pursue the objective of a doctorate as early as possible.

Excellent teaching initiatives at the University of Saarland

Saarbrücker Graduate School of Computer Science

World-class teaching & research

Computer science - excellent teaching initiatives

Finding university places

Study guide

Saarland universities

Studying at a top international level

Franco-German University

A total of 25 bi- or tri-national courses run under Franco-German management at the university.

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German University of Prevention and Health Management (DHfPG)

As the only accredited private university in the Saarland, the DHfPG specialises in dual Bachelor and degree programmes in the fields of health economics, sports economics, health management, fitness training and nutritional counselling as well as prevention and health management.

dhfpg.de

Saarland University of Fine Arts

The Saarland University of Fine Arts offers a wide range of possible degrees from fine art to product design.

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Saarland University of Music

The university was founded in 1947 as a conservatoire using the French model and is now internationally recognised as a musical training centre for artists and educators.

hfm.saarland.de

Saarland University of Applied Sciences (HTW)

Application-oriented and business-relevant, the Saarland University of Applied Sciences specialises in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, social sciences and engineering.

htwsaar.de

University of the Saarland

The focus of the University of the Saarland lies in the areas of European competence, computer science and NanoBioMed. In addition, there is a wide range of humanities, natural and engineering sciences.

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Saar Academy of Economics (ASW)

The three-year bachelor's degree course at the professional academy in St. Ingbert is based on a dual concept with alternating theoretical and practical phases in the fields of business administration, engineering, industrial computer science and industrial engineering.

Saar Academy of Economics (ASW)

Professional Academy for Health and Welfare Saarland (BAGSS)

The youngest professional academy of the Saarland offers bachelor's degree programmes in the fields of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing and management in the organisation of the health service.

Professional Academy for Health and Welfare Saarland (BAGSS)

University of Administration (FHVW)

The University on the Göttelborn campus trains future civil servants for the higher civil service in the Saarland.

University of Administration (FHVW)

Research

Top names in research

The computer science facilities around the Leibniz Centre for Computer Science, the two Max Planck Institutes for computer science and software systems as well as the German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) are among the world’s top names.
Non-university research is also impressive: the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering, the Fraunhofer Institute for Non-Destructive Testing and the Leibniz Institute for New Materials mean that there are on hand renowned university-related establishments, which are active in basic research, applied research and prototype development. Also the newly established Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland and the newly founded Centre for Mechatronics are meeting places for elite researchers.

Pioneer in many key areas

Outstanding researchers are found among the world's best - and therefore in the Saarland. Whether in IT, healthcare and medical technology, in pharmaceutical and drug research, nanotechnology and biotechnology, materials science, mechatronics or automotive and supplier technology. Often the recipient of awards, our researchers also receive above-average funding.

Top names in research Top names in research

Computer science

Nano-Bio-Med

Materials Science & Mechatronics

Study organisation

Combining study and family

Keyword student counselling

Personal student counselling

Information about: 'Studying without A levels'

Information for disabled students

Information about part-time study

Student finance

Student finance? Your funding options in the land of rich opportunities.

To promote the young talent and young professionals of tomorrow, things are made possible at a national and regional level: with capital of six million euros, the Studienstiftung Saar (Saar Academic Foundation) alone has so far financed more than 800 scholarships. Funding areas are MINT (mathematics, IT, natural sciences and technology), economics and law, sports and health, music arts and languages, cultural and social sciences. There are a number of other academic financing and funding opportunities including BAFöG and federal foundations.

Information on student finance

BAföG - Saarland student union

The Saarland student union provides students in the region with comprehensive information on BAföG.

BMBF guide to scholarships

The scholarship database of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research helps nationwide in finding suitable scholarships.

Initiative myStipendium.de

Currently the largest and most detailed academic database in Germany.

Scholarships - Saarland University

The website provides information on funding opportunities from federal, regional and private foundations, as well as information centres for student financing.

StudienStiftungSaar

The Saar Academic Scholarships Foundation offers not only financial incentives, but also funding programmes such as workshops, seminars, mentoring, coaching and contacts with industry.

Studienpioniere Saarland (Study Pioneers Saarland)

Since 2009, the StudienStiftungSaar (Saar Academic Foundation) has been awarding scholarships in order to promote gifted pupils and students.

University with entrepreneurial spirit

As one of only three German universities, the University of the Saarland EXIST is permitted to call itself an entrepreneurial university. The title was awarded to the university for its particular entrepreneurial spirit, which is a feature not only of its students, doctoral candidates and researchers, but also of its professors and their staff.

"University start-up culture"