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Saarland may be one of Germany's smaller regions, but it has a lot to offer. Between its easy access to nature, vibrant food culture and wide range of leisure and recreational activities, Saarland has a lot to offer. The region has a strong sense of community and the people of Saarland are known for being open and friendly. Saarland also has an undeniable international flare. Living in Saarland often means that a visit to France or Luxembourg is only a short bike, bus, tram or train ride away. Saarland's close proximity to its neighbours has also shaped its international outlook and strong academic and research landscape. Come to Saarland to study and you just might find yourself a new home.
Saarbrücken is the state capital of Saarland and the state’s political, economic and cultural centre. With over 180,000 residents and over 30,000 students, Saarbrücken is a lively and diverse university town that boasts a wide range of restaurants and variety of cultural and leisure activities that shape the character of the city and enrich student life.
Living in Saarbrücken
Compared with other large cities, Saarbrücken boasts a relatively low cost of living. According to a German report on the cost of living in student cities, the average cost of a regular apartment in Saarbrücken comes in at €496 – significantly lower than the German average.
Besides the apartments or house shares available on the private market, student residence halls are a particularly good choice for first-year students. A nationwide semester travel ticket is included in the university's modest semester fee, meaning students can travel throughout Germany on regional public transport and do not need to have a car.
Culture and leisure in Saarbrücken
In the heart of Saarbrücken, the Sankt Johanner Markt square is surrounded by restaurants, cafés, bars and nightclubs, making the city centre the perfect place to spend a night with friends. Nearby, the streets of Nauwieser Viertel are lined with cosy bars and cafés that are particularly popular among students. During the summer months, the Nauwieser Festival (Nauwieser Viertel-Fest), the Old Town Fair (Altstadtfest) and the Saarspektakel – a popular event held on the banks of the Saar – attract big crowds from the local region and from neighbouring France. Lovers of culture will also find their place here in Saarbrücken with exciting events such as the Max Ophüls Film Festival – an important festival celebrating up-and-coming talent in German-language film – and the Franco-German Perspectives theatre festival. The Saarland State Theatre also offers an inspiring theatre, music and dance programme throughout the year.
Forschung & Karriere
An der UdS liegt die internationale Spitzenforschung direkt vor deiner Hörsaaltür. Mehr als 14 renommierte Top-Institute, darunter zwei Max-Planck-Institute, das DFKI und das CISPA Helmholtz-Zentrum, sind direkt auf dem Campus angesiedelt. Diese enge Vernetzung von Forschung und Lehre bietet dir während deines gesamten Studiums tolle Chancen: Du findest leicht spannende Stellen als studentische Hilfskraft, schreibst praxisnahe Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten und knüpfst schon früh wertvolle Kontakte zu regionalen wie internationalen Arbeitgebern.
Land der kurzen Wege
Die besondere Lage im Dreiländereck macht das Saarland zu einem Land der kurzen Wege. Mit der Saarbahn oder dem Bus fährst du ganz unkompliziert direkt über die Grenze nach Frankreich, während der TGV dich in unter zwei Stunden nach Paris bringt. Auch das Nachbarland Luxemburg liegt nur rund 100 Kilometer entfernt und bietet einen großen Vorteil für Ausflüge: Der gesamte öffentliche Nahverkehr mit Bus, Bahn und Tram ist dort für alle komplett kostenlos. Ob Ausflüge nach Metz, Kurztrips Richtung Belgien oder internationale Projekte an der Uni: Der Blick über die Grenze gehört hier ganz selbstverständlich zum Alltag.
Entdecke das Saarland
Wer nach den Vorlesungen und Seminaren raus ins Grüne möchte, hat es nicht weit. Genieße den Panoramablick über die Saarschleife vom Baumwipfelpfad, erkunde den grünen Urwald vor den Toren der Stadt oder gehe am Bostalsee paddeln. Das imposante Bergbaudenkmal Saarpolygon belohnt dich mit spektakulärem Weitblick, das Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau mit seiner artenreichen Natur. Ob Biken auf abwechslungsreichen Trails, Wandern auf dem Saar-Hunsrück-Steig oder gemeinsames Abschalten am idyllischen Saarufer: Der ideale Ausgleich zum Studium wartet überall in der Region.
Lebensgefühl und Kulinarik
Im Saarland trifft echte Herzlichkeit auf französisches Flair. Die bewegte Geschichte der Region hat eine weltoffene Identität geformt, die von starkem Zusammenhalt, Gastfreundschaft und Geselligkeit geprägt ist. Getreu dem Motto „Hauptsach' gudd gess“ gehört gutes Essen hier einfach dazu, was auch ein Blick auf die Gastronomie unterstreicht: Gemessen an der Einwohnerzahl besitzt das Saarland die höchste Michelin-Sterne-Dichte Deutschlands. Ob gehobene Küche, gemütliche Altstadt-Bistros, entspanntes Grillen am Saarufer oder sommerliche Campusfeste, Genuss und Miteinander prägen das Lebensgefühl.
Saarbrücken Campus
The main university campus is located in a pleasant woodland setting only a few kilometres from the centre of Saarbrücken. The campus has plenty of cafés and lawns that are ideal for meeting up with friends or relaxing between classes. In addition to the Mensa, which is the university’s main student canteen, the Mensa Café and the Mensa food truck, the campus is also home to other smaller restaurants, such as AC Café, COMAME Campus and the Philo Café. Nearby forests and an open-air animal park ('Wildpark') provide the perfect place for a walk or a jog after class. With over 60 different types of sports and a fully equipped gym, our UNISPORT Centre offers plenty of opportunities to stay active, meet new people, and maintain a healthy study-life balance.
Homburg campus
The medical school and Saarland University Medical Center are located 30 kilometres away (about 19 miles) in the town of Homburg, where around 2,000 students study medicine, dentistry, human and molecular biology and bioinformatics. The Saarland University Medical Center plays a leading role in teaching, research and clinical care and its reputation extends well beyond Saarland's borders. Students at the Homburg campus also enjoy access to UNISPORT Centre facilities in Homburg and the two campuses are connected by a direct shuttle bus that runs multiple times daily.
Studying at Saarland University
Saarland University is defined by its excellent research, practice-oriented teaching and international environment. Saarland University's 16,000 students hail from over 120 different countries and enjoy the university's broad spectrum of innovative degree programmes, a comprehensive range of student support services and a lively campus.
- Diverse degree programmes: From computer science and engineering to medicine, psychology, law, languages and teacher training programmes, Saarland University students can choose from a broad spectrum of degree programmes, with opportunities to combine different subjects and tailor their studies to their individual interests.
- An international environment: Around 24% of our student population comes from outside Germany, creating a campus enriched by many different perspectives.
- Personal Support: Individual counseling and guidance provided by the Central Student Advisory Service, the Welcome Center, and the AStA.