Overseas Exchange

You can find the Saarland University courses online in the LSF directory.
The courses for the respective semester are only published a few weeks before the semester begins. You do not need to log in to see the course lists in the LSF directory to see the classes.
You can use previous semesters as a guide to get an initial idea of the courses on offer. For example, if you would like to come next winter semester, check the courses from the previous semester in the LSF directory. The courses will not be completely identical, but it will give you a good initial orientation.

to the  LSF course catalogue

Students from all programs and all subjects can also take part in the Europaicum courses.  Here you will find courses in German and English on European topics, media and culture.

Guide to course selection

Yes, we even recommend it!
As an exchange student in the “weltweit” programme, you have three different options for your German course:

• A semester-long intensive German course with which you can earn up to 32 ECTS points. For exchange students the course is free of charge.
• A study-accompanying German course that takes place one or two days a week. This course s free of charge for exchange students.
• An intensive course in the months of March or September. This course costs 180 EUR for freemover students.

On the ISZ Saar website you will find information on German courses in general.

No, you cannot obtain a degree during your stay at Saarland University. You need a regular degree-seeking study place for this.

Accommodation is guaranteed for students in the Worldwide Exchange Program. However, you still have to fill in the application form, otherwise we cannot offer you a guaranteed room!
The deadlines for the dormitory application are always 15.07 for the next winter semester and 31.12 for the next summer semester.

Application form for exchange students

If you do not wish to live in a hall of residence, you are welcome to look for accommodation yourself on the private market. Please note that in this case no guaranteed room can be allocated.

Weltweit exchange students receive a room in one of our student residences. Please note that you must complete the application for a room in order to be guaranteed accommodation. Further information can be found on the application pages for exchange students.

Winter semester:

Start of the intensive German course: Mid-September
Official start of the semester: October 01 
Start of the lecture period: mid-October
End of the lecture period: Beginning of February
Official end of the semester: March 31

Summer semester:

Start of the intensive German course: Mid-March
Official start of the semester: April 01
Start of the lecture period: mid-April
End of the lecture period: End of July
Official end of the semester: September 30

You can study at Saarland University for a maximum of two semesters. An extension is generally possible for exchange students. Freemovers and scholarship holders cannot extend their stay.

The Center for International Students (ZiS) at Saarland University will help you to quickly find your feet and make new friends.

Please find detailed information about the results and your transcript of records here:

Transcript of Records