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Master your future at Saarland University.
Our international Master's degree programmes are designed to help you acquire knowledge and skills of real-world relevance and to foster your academic and personal growth. Join us at Saarland University and take the next steps of your education journey. With around 16,000 students, 24% of whom are international students, Saarland University is known for its innovative study programmes, outstanding research landscape and comprehensive range of student support services. With numerous green spaces and surrounding woodlands, the Saarbrücken and Homburg (Faculty of Medicine) campuses provide an attractive study environment, while also giving students access to a vibrant city life and a rich variety of cultural and recreational options.
What to expect if you study with us:
- Teaching excellence: You'll benefit from practice-oriented modules, small-group learning and research-led course content.
- No tuition fees: For most degree programmes, you only pay a relatively modest semester fee – and the cost of living here is lower than in many other European cities.
- Promising career prospects: Strong business and industry networks and a vibrant culture of entrepreneurship, gives you access to projects with real-world relevance as well as internships and support for start-ups.
- A lively campus: University sports, cultural programmes, student events and a wide range of leisure and recreational activities.
Here's everything you need to know to get your Master's at Saarland University off to a great start.
Support from day one
From your first day in Saarbrücken to the start of your career, Saarland University offers comprehensive support, helping you transition smoothly into your studies, feel at home in Saarland and succeed academically and professionally.
Get ready
The Welcome Center has all the information you need to get off to a great start at Saarland University. They offer international students support with finding housing, exploring funding options and navigating administrative processes, ensuring you can begin your studies without stress.
Settle in
Feeling at home is essential for success. A wide range of activities and events put on by the General Student Committee (AStA) and Centre for International Students (ZiS) help you get involved with the campus community and connect with fellow students.
Succeed
When you are ready to start taking the first steps in your career, the Career Center can help you find internships and student jobs and explore career paths. They also offer workshops, networking events and career counselling, helping you gain the skills and confidence to launch your career in Germany.
Advisory services
Not quite sure what you would like to study? The experts at the Central Student Advisory Service offer free, no-obligation consultations to prospective students.
Central Student Advisory
Jump start your career
Ready to begin your journey at Saarland University? Apply today! We look forward to welcoming you.
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Information for international students
Our international student website provides detailed information about our study programmes, admission requirements, and the application process.
For international students
Rayhanul Rumel
Full-stack Software Developer
Studying for my Master’s in Computer Science at Saarland University was a transformative experience that shaped my technical skills and career path. The close proximity of leading research institutes like DFKI, CISPA and the Max Planck Institutes enabled me to gain hands-on experience as a Student Assistant in the HCI [Human Computer Interaction Lab] department and later at CISPA [Helmholtz Center for Information Security], which was crucial for my development as a software developer.
As an international student, I felt welcomed from day one. Support from the Student Council made the transition to studying in Germany smooth, and with students from over 120 countries, no tuition fees and affordable living costs, Saarland University truly feels like a home away from home.
Shrestha Ghosh
Postdoctoral Researcher
“My time at Saarland University was highly formative in shaping my career. I have made lifelong friends and had amazing colleagues during my Master's programme and subsequently as a PhD. The campus truly provided all-round support in terms of resources and infrastructure.
As a nature lover, I absolutely enjoyed and deeply cherish the innumerable walks I've taken in the surrounding woods to relax or to think – it is a rare luxury!”