Erasmus+ staff mobility

Are you thinking about coming to Saarbrücken for a staff exchange or maybe already in the middle of planning your stay? Then please make use of this overview of the most important information that you need to prepare your stay.

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Formalities surrounding your Erasmus+ staff mobility

Before your stay begins, a mobility agreement will be concluded. The sending and receiving institutions conclude a mobility agreement with you, which, in addition to the objectives of the mobility measure, also stipulates key data such as the assignment of content and the duration. It has to be signed by you, the contact person at your university and by our university.

It is followed by a grant agreement, which forms the contractual and financial basis for the stay abroad and must therefore be submitted before the stay begins. The grant agreement contains, among other things, the duration of the funding period, the reporting obligations of the recipients as well as the intended financial Erasmus+ funding and the method of payment. It has to be signed by you and the contact person at the host university.

At the end of your stay, you will receive a confirmation of stay. With this document our university confirms your stay. It includes the following information: day of arrival/ activity days/ day of departure/ hours taught at the university (in case of a teaching mobility). 

 

How to get to Saarbrücken and Homburg

On this website we provide you with an overview of the nearest airports and how to commute from there, as well as the public transport in the city of Saarbrücken and Homburg.

How to get here

If you are travelling by public transport, it may be worth buying a so-called “Deutschland-ticket” for the month of your stay, as it gives access to unlimited regional public transport in Germany. Please do not forget to cancel the subscription for the ticket, it can basically be done right when you sign up for the month that you need the ticket for.

Information on the Deutschlandticket

Exploring the campus

Both Saarbrücken and Homburg have a campus that is worth a visit.
The Saarbrücken campus is set in a green, forested area and combines academic buildings with cafés, sports facilities, and student housing in a compact, lively setting.
The Homburg campus is integrated into the Saarland University Medical Center, bringing together teaching, research, and clinical practice in one place.

Libraries on campus

If you want to visit a library on campus, you actually have a great variety to choose from, in particular on Saarbrücken campus.

The SULB Central Library is located at the heart of Saarbrücken campus and offers books and materials for all subjects and departments, as well as larger rooms to read and study.
But there are several other libraries all over campus, as well as the Medical Library in Homburg.

Overview of libraries

Housing in Saarbrücken and Homburg

For shorter stay, such as Erasmus+ staff mobilities, we recommend that you look into the option of hotels, holiday homes ("Ferienwohnung") or an AirBnB.

In addition, Saarland tourism offers a list of holiday homes: https://tourismus.saarbruecken.de/uebernachten/ferienwohnungen

There are also a few guesthouses that are located close to the campus in Saarbrücken and Homburg. If you require more information on how to find accommodation for shorter stays, do not hesitate to contact us at welcome(at)uni-saarland.de.

Point of contact

Your main point of contact will of course be your host and the faculty or department that you are planning to visit.

Nevertheless, you should know the Welcome Center, a part of the International Relations Department, and it is located inside the International Office on campus Saarbrücken.
The opening hours are Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 12:30 and 13:30 to 15:00. 
You can visit the Welcome Center for questions about the campus or the city and our team will do its best to help you during your stay.

This is especially important for staff coming for a staff exchange with a university from a Erasmus+ partner country - the Welcome Center will handle all paperwork regarding your stay.

How to spend your free time?

Tourist Offices

The tourist office can be a great start to learn about all tourist offers that the state of Saarland has to offer.

Tourist Office Saarbrücken

Tourist Office Homburg

What to see?

Saarland offers a mix of nature, culture, and cross-border experiences that are ideal for short stays. One of the region’s highlights is the Saarschleife, a scenic viewpoint over the Saar River, as well as the UNESCO-listed “Völklinger Hütte”, which showcases the region’s industrial heritage. The state capital Saarbrücken offers a charming old town, cafés, and cultural venues, while nearby France adds an international flair with easy access to French cuisine and culture. 

If you have the time to visit cities in the surroundings of Saarbrücken you could look at a visit to the city of Trier, which is also a partner of Saarland University within the University of the Greater Region.
Due to the proximity of Saarland to the borders of both countries, you can also easily take a trip to France and Luxembourg. Cities such as Metz, Nancy, Strasbourg and of course Luxembourg City are easy to reach by public transport.

Events throughout the year

Spring 

Summer 

Late Summer / Autumn 

  • Wine and regional festivals, especially along the Saar and Moselle regions
  • German Unity Day celebrations (October 03)

Winter