Saarland University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #350 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #140 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #29 of 369 | In Germany |
| #1 of 4 | In Saarland |
| #1 of 4 | In Saarbrucken |
| #66 of 3,009 | For Computational Linguistics |
| Top50% | For 189 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 36%
- Enrollment
- 16,250
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.uni-saarland.de
- Languages
- German;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Abitur) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 16,250 |
We've calculated the 36% acceptance rate for Saarland University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Saarland University is a world-class research university with 65,804 scientific papers published and 1,783,251 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Genetics, Biochemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Organic Chemistry.
Saarland University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 476 | 6441 |
| 1994 | 539 | 6431 |
| 1995 | 658 | 7272 |
| 1996 | 748 | 7583 |
| 1997 | 733 | 8069 |
| 1998 | 849 | 8990 |
| 1999 | 794 | 9843 |
| 2000 | 955 | 11322 |
| 2001 | 947 | 12604 |
| 2002 | 1333 | 15552 |
| 2003 | 1214 | 18620 |
| 2004 | 1163 | 21267 |
| 2005 | 1363 | 25128 |
| 2006 | 1466 | 29487 |
| 2007 | 1521 | 33034 |
| 2008 | 1645 | 37178 |
| 2009 | 1658 | 40719 |
| 2010 | 1817 | 45991 |
| 2011 | 1980 | 50105 |
| 2012 | 2157 | 56601 |
| 2013 | 2132 | 60239 |
| 2014 | 2301 | 66592 |
| 2015 | 2468 | 70607 |
| 2016 | 2565 | 72958 |
| 2017 | 2384 | 78173 |
| 2018 | 2525 | 84131 |
| 2019 | 2762 | 96122 |
| 2020 | 2927 | 113738 |
| 2021 | 3009 | 130222 |
| 2022 | 2903 | 125156 |
| 2023 | 2835 | 128070 |
| 2024 | 2358 | 126890 |
| 2025 | 2118 | 113563 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | In some postgraduate programmes; normal course per semester 300 first year, 1,000 each following year (EUR) |
|---|
Saarland University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Saarland University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | TBD | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | American Studies, Archaeology, Art Education, Art Management, Artificial Intelligence, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Business Administration, Business Computing, Business Education, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, English, English Studies, European Studies, French, French Studies, Geography (Human), German, Germanic Studies, History, Italian, Latin, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Music, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Phonetics, Prehistory, Protestant Theology, Psychology, Romance Languages, Safety Engineering, Spanish, Sports, Telecommunications Engineering, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Master | American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Business Education, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Educational Technology, Engineering, English, English Studies, European Union Law, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, French Studies, German, Germanic Studies, Health Administration, History, International Law, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Musicology, Nanotechnology, Philosophy, Physics, Prehistory, Protective Services, Psychology, Religious Studies, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Speech Studies, Sports, Sports Management, Telecommunications Engineering, Translation and Interpretation |
| PhD | Cultural Studies, Economics, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology |
| Habilitation | Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology |
Saarland University alumni
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Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, sometimes referred to by her initials of AKK, is a retired German politician who has been serving as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation since 2026. She served as Minister of Defence from 2019 to 2021 and as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 2018 to 2021.
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Heiko Maas
- Enrolled in Saarland University
- 1989-1993 studied jurisprudence
- Occupations
- ministerpoliticiantriathleteforeign ministerjurist
- Biography
-
Heiko Josef Maas is a German lawyer and former politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who served as the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs (2018–2021) and as the Federal Minister of Justice and Consumer Protection (2013–2018) in the cabinet of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Since 2022, he has been practicing as a lawyer.
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Juli Zeh
- Enrolled in Saarland University
- In 2010 graduated with Doctor of Laws
- Occupations
- essayistjudgewriterscience fiction writerjurist
- Biography
-
Juli Zeh is a German writer and judge. She is known for novels such as The Method (2009), Unterleuten (2016) and About People (2021).
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Peter Altmaier
- Enrolled in Saarland University
- 1980-1988 studied jurisprudence
- Occupations
- juristpolitician
- Biography
-
Peter Altmaier is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who served as Acting Minister of Finance from 2017 to 2018 and as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy from 2018 to 2021. He previously served as Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety from May 2012 to December 2013 and Head of the German Chancellery and as Federal Minister for Special Affairs from December 2013 to March 2018. Altmaier is widely seen as one of Chancellor Angela Merkel's most trusted advisors and advocates for her more centrist wing of the CDU. He is known for his "compromising style" and was described in 2017 as "the most powerful man in Berlin".
Saarland University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Humanities I | Art History, Catholic Theology, History, Music, Theology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities II | American Studies, English, German, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages |
| Faculty : Humanities III | Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Sports |
| Faculty : Law and Economics | Business Administration, Economics, Law, Statistics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Health Sciences, Medicine |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences and Technology I | Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences and Technology II | Mechanical Engineering, Physics |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences and Technology III | Biotechnology, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Pharmacy |
General information
| Alternative names | Universität des Saarlandes |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Accreditation | Akkreditierungsrat |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 151150, Im Stadtwald Saarbrücken, 66123 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 184,000 |