Study at Saarland University
Saarbrücken, Germany
by Oliver Dietze
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| Saarland University | |
| Location: | Saarbrücken (Germany) |
| Founded: | 1948 |
| Students: | 17,359 |
| Ranking: |
#146 (Europe) #401 (World) |
| Listed study programmes: | 24 |
Saarland University is a research-oriented public university located in Saarbrücken, Germany, right on the border with France.
Known for its strong international outlook and innovative spirit, it offers a wide range of English-taught programmes, especially in computer science, engineering, and the natural sciences. International students appreciate its welcoming campus environment, close ties to leading research institutes, and its affordable cost of living.
Transcending boundaries is a hallmark of Saarland University no matter whether these are geographical borders, cultural boundaries, barriers between academic disciplines, or outmoded divisions between academia, industry, culture and society.
Saarland University belongs to the top 500 universities in the world and the top 150 universities in Europe.
| Ranking | Year | Rank (in the world) |
Rank (in Europe) |
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| Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 2026 | 501 | 220 |
| QS World University Rankings | 2026 | 635 | 261 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2025 | 401 | 146 |
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