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Global rank #1203

Saarland University

Saarbrucken, Germany

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About

Saarland University is a public research university located in Saarbrücken, the capital of the German state of Saarland. It was founded in 1948 in Homburg in co-operation with France and is organized in six faculties that cover all major fields of science. In 2007, the university was recognized as an excellence center for computer science in Germany.

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Key facts

Global rank
#1203
Location
Saarbrucken, Germany
Founded
1948
Students
16,250
How to apply
Direct portal

Programmes

Programme details for this university are being added. Visit the official website for current courses.

Scholarships you could use here

  • DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) · DAAD

    India is eligible. Needs a relevant bachelor's degree (usually four years) with results in the upper third, and at least two years of relevant work experience after it.

    Apply directly to the chosen course; deadlines depend on the course.

    Official page
  • DAAD Research Grants: Doctoral Programmes in Germany · DAAD

    Applicants from India with a master's degree (a bachelor's only in exceptional cases), whose latest degree is under six years old at the deadline and who have not lived in Germany for more than 15 months.

    Portal closes 21 October 2026; funding starts October 2027.

    Official page
  • Deutschlandstipendium · German Federal Government and private sponsors, awarded by universities

    Open to students of all nationalities enrolled or starting at a participating German university. Awarded for grades, social commitment and achievement; pays EUR 300 a month for at least two semesters.

    Each university runs its own application and dates.

    Official page