Local clearing scheme

Local clearing scheme for first-degree programmes with restricted entry criteria

If places are still available on certain programmes after the normal allocation process has concluded, these places will be allocated by the university through its local clearing scheme. All prospective students who did not receive a place through the normal allocation procedure or missed the application deadline can take part in the clearing scheme. The clearing scheme allocates places by drawing lots. You will only be notified if you were allocated a place and have been admitted to study at Saarland University.

Registering for the online local clearing scheme

New applicants

Students at Saarland University

Please note: The online application form can only be accessed during admission application periods.

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Application deadlines

Application deadlines for degree programmes with local entry restrictions

  • Winter semester: 15 September
  • Summer semester: 15 March

Application deadlines for restricted-entry degree programmes administered nationally by hochschulstart.de

  • Winter semester: 15 October
  • Summer semester: 15 April


Saarland University may specify different application deadlines, in which case these will be announced through the appropriate channels.

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Admissions Office

Saarbrücken Campus
Building A4 2, Ground floor
Phone: +49 681 302-5491
studium(at)uni-saarland.de

Admissions Office

Central Student Advisory Service

Saarbrücken Campus
Building A4 4, Ground floor
Phone: +49 681 302-3513
studienberatung(at)uni-saarland.de

Central Student Advisory Service