Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Saarbrücken, Germany
Fields
computer-science, natural-sciences, humanities, law, medicine, economics, engineering
Why this works
- Zero tuition for international students makes it one of the most affordable public universities in Germany.
- A broad field portfolio covers computer science, engineering, medicine, law, economics, humanities, and natural sciences.
- An EU degree from a German public university is widely recognised across Europe and internationally.
- Saarbrücken's low cost of living eases the financial pressure beyond the €11,904 blocked-account requirement.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving time to convert studies into a career.
- International students may work up to 120 full days per year, helping offset living costs during studies.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1 level, programme choices are severely limited.
- Non-EU school leavers often must pass a Studienkolleg foundation year before direct university admission.
- Saarland is a small industrial state — internship and graduate job options are narrower than in Frankfurt or Munich.
- Students must prove funds via a German blocked account (Sperrkonto), requiring roughly €11,904 upfront before visa issuance.
- Admission to medicine and some competitive programmes is centralised and highly selective, regardless of tuition being free.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Saarland. Single rooms ~€300–310/mo; rooms in small shared flats ~€258/mo; new campus residences (opened WiSe 2025/26) from €275/mo. Deposit €595–1,000 depending on facility.
Scholarships
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.