Universität des Saarlandes

International applicants from non-EU/EEA countries apply through the uni-assist platform for credential verification. The university accepts students from over 120 countries across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, as well as exchange and preparatory programmes. For German-taught bachelor's programmes: German language proficiency at DSH-2 or equivalent (TestDaF TDN 4 in all parts) is required. Academic credentials are assessed via uni-assist; applicants from countries requiring the APS certificate (India, China, Vietnam) must present a valid APS certificate as part of their application. An international foundation programme (VSI/Studienkolleg pathway) and preparatory German language courses are available for applicants who do not yet meet direct entry requirements. For master's programmes: requirements vary by programme; applicants should consult the specific programme's website for language requirements, GPA thresholds, and deadlines. Application is generally handled through the university's SIM portal or uni-assist depending on the programme.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are published on individual programme pages. Master's programme deadlines differ per course. Prospective students should check the specific programme website or contact the Admissions Office ([email protected], +49 681 302-5491) for current deadlines. The university lists deadline updates under its application news section.

uni-assist VPD required, then application via Saarland University's SIM portal. uni-assist checks documents of international applicants who did not acquire their higher education entrance qualification in Germany and issues preliminary review documentation (VPD) confirming eligibility for direct undergraduate access (or recommending Studienkolleg). After receiving the VPD, applicants must apply to Saarland University via the SIM application portal by the deadline - deadlines are strict, no uploads after expiry; uni-assist requests take four to six weeks, so apply early. The admission decision is taken by Saarland University itself, not uni-assist. A five percent quota on restricted-entry programmes is reserved for non-EU/EEA applicants. Some English-taught programmes (e.g. Computer Science B.Sc., Cybersecurity B.Sc., Franco-German Studies, Droit francais et allemand) have separate procedures. Sources: uni-saarland.de 'Preliminary review documentation from uni-assist', FAQ and restricted-entry pages.

Most undergraduate programmes are taught in German. German language proficiency at DSH-2 level (or equivalent: TestDaF TDN 4 in all parts, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, KMK Deutsches Sprachdiplom Stufe II) is required for German-taught programmes. A growing number of master's programmes are taught in English; individual programme pages list the specific language of instruction. The Telc C1 certificate is explicitly not accepted as a German proficiency proof.