# Universität 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSe (restricted) | Jan 15 | Portal opens end of Nov/beginning of Dec. Restricted-entry programmes only. Unrestricted enrolment: Dec – end of Mar. |
| Winter semester — Bachelor / first degree, restricted admission (local NC) | 15 July | Confirmed for restricted Bachelor programmes. Source: https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/study/application/deadlines-winter.html |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, unrestricted admission (with valid uni-assist VPD) | 30 September | Enrolment window closes end of September for international applicants who already hold a preliminary assessment of their school certificate (VPD). Source: https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/study/application/deadlines-winter.html |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Saarbrücken
- **Region:** Saarland
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** computer-science, natural-sciences, humanities, law, medicine, economics, engineering, international-relations, political-science
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-saarland.de
- **Address:** Campus Saarbrücken, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Saarbrücken sits on the French border in a region built on cross-cultural exchange. The city is compact and student-friendly—affordable housing, efficient public transport, and a mix of students from across Europe and beyond. You'll find the pace slower than Berlin or Munich, which suits focused study.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1 level, programme choices are severely limited.
- Non-EU school leavers often must pass a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) 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.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** 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).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €250–390
- **Private housing:** €390–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Saarbrücken
- **Notes:** 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.

## 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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