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Saarland University

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world rank  473

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Overview

Founded in 1948, the Universität des Saarlandes (Saarland University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Saarbrücken (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saarland. This institution also has a branch campus in Homburg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur, Saarland (Ministry of Education and Culture of Saarland), Universität des Saarlandes (UdS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Universität des Saarlandes (UdS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 76-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UdS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Saarland University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Saarland University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Saarland University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Saarland University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Saarland University
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Campus Location

Address Campus
Saarbrücken
66123 Saarland
Germany
Saarland University Phone Number +49 (681) 3020
Saarland University Fax Number +49 (681) 302 2609
Other locations Homburg

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Saarland University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Saarland University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Saarland University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Saarland University.

Saarland University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
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International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Saarland University's admission information.

Saarland University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Saarland University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Saarland University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Saarland University's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Saarland University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Saarland University's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus
Saarbrücken
(681) 302 3513


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Saarland University.

Saarland University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Saarland University has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Saarland University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Saarland University's Control Type Control Type

Saarland University is a public higher education institution.


Saarland University's Entity Type Entity Type

Saarland University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Saarland University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Saarland University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Saarland University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Saarland University's main facilities:


Saarland University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Saarland University's Library


Saarland University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Saarland University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Saarland University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Saarland University's main services:


Saarland University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Saarland University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Saarland University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Saarland University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Saarland University's Career Services Career Services

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Saarland University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Saarland University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur, Saarland


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Saarland University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Saarland University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Saarland University's Facebook page Saarland University's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Saarland University's Twitter page Saarland University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Saarland University's YouTube channel Saarland University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Saarland University's Instagram page Saarland University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Saarland University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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