# Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes

> public · Saarbrücken · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — regular deadline | 15 July | Standard application deadline for the winter semester. Source: https://www.htwsaar.de/studieren/studienbewerbung/fristen-und-termine |
| Summer semester — regular deadline | 15 January | Standard application deadline for the summer semester. Source: https://www.htwsaar.de/studieren/studienbewerbung/fristen-und-termine |
| Winter semester — extended deadline (open-admission programmes, higher semesters, auditing students) | 30 September | Applies to programmes without a restricted number of places (zulassungsfrei), to students entering a higher semester, and to auditing students (Gasthörende) — not to the main restricted-admission (NC) intake. Source: https://www.htwsaar.de/studieren/studienbewerbung/fristen-und-termine |
| Summer semester — extended deadline (open-admission programmes, higher semesters, auditing students) | 31 March | Same exception group as the winter-semester extended deadline above. Source: https://www.htwsaar.de/studieren/studienbewerbung/fristen-und-termine |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Saarbrücken
- **Region:** Saarland
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, business
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.htwsaar.de
- **Address:** Goebenstraße 40, 66117 Saarbrücken, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Saarbrücken is a small city (population ~180k) on the French border, which gives it a bilingual character and strong Franco-German cultural identity. Living costs are very low (€350–400/month), and the pace is relaxed. The Saarland region is industrial but adapting: former coal mines and steelworks are being repurposed for culture.

## Strengths

- No tuition fees for international students — rare even among German public universities and a major financial advantage.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid upper-intermediate English.
- Engineering, computer science, and business programmes align with Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) industrial economy and strong graduate demand.
- A German EU diploma is recognised across all 27 member states, opening the European labour market after graduation.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving you time to convert your degree into a work permit.
- Saarbrücken sits on the French border, offering unique cross-border internship and career options unavailable in most German student cities.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German — confirm your target programme offers English-medium instruction before applying.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or have a recognised university entrance qualification — factor in one extra year.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for the visa — plan this capital well in advance.
- Saarbrücken is a mid-size city with a smaller local job market than Frankfurt or Munich, which may limit part-time and internship options.
- International students may work only 120 full days or 240 half days per year, capping income from student jobs during studies.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €250–390
- **Private housing:** €390–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Saarbrücken
- **How to apply:** Apply directly on the Studierendenwerk im Saarland housing portal (stw-saarland.de) with a CV, photo and proof of enrollment; placement follows waitlist order by application date, and applicants must periodically re-confirm to stay on the list.
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk im Saarland explicitly lists htw saar (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes) among the institutions eligible for its dormitories, alongside Universität des Saarlandes, Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar and Hochschule für Musik Saar. Rooms are scarce with a typical 1–2 semester waiting list, so apply immediately after enrollment is confirmed.
- **Source:** https://www.stw-saarland.de/en/living/

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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