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Universität des Saarlandes

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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

Universität des Saarlandes's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universität des Saarlandes's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität des Saarlandes' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universität des Saarlandes's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Saarland University
Acronym UdS
Founded 1948
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University Location

Address Campus
Saarbrücken
66123 Saarland
Germany
Universität des Saarlandes's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universität des Saarlandes Phone Number +49 (681) 3020
Universität des Saarlandes 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 Universität des Saarlandes'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 Universität des Saarlandes's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universität des Saarlandes'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 Universität des Saarlandes.

Universität des Saarlandes: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universität des Saarlandes's admission information.

Universität des Saarlandes's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universität des Saarlandes's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universität des Saarlandes's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Universität des Saarlandes's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universität des Saarlandes's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus
Saarbrücken
(681) 302 3513


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universität des Saarlandes.

Universität des Saarlandes's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universität des Saarlandes has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universität des Saarlandes's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universität des Saarlandes's Control Type Control Type

Universität des Saarlandes is a public higher education institution.


Universität des Saarlandes's Entity Type Entity Type

Universität des Saarlandes is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universität des Saarlandes's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universität des Saarlandes's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universität des Saarlandes does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

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Universität des Saarlandes's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universität des Saarlandes's Library


Universität des Saarlandes's Housing University Housing

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


Universität des Saarlandes's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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


Universität des Saarlandes'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 Universität des Saarlandes's main services:


Universität des Saarlandes'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.

Universität des Saarlandes's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universität des Saarlandes's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universität des Saarlandes's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universität des Saarlandes's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universität des Saarlandes's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universität des Saarlandes is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur, Saarland


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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 Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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