Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
Saarland University · Saarbrücken, Germany
Application deadline
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For the winter semester: Early deadline: Applicants who apply by 15 November for the following winter semester can expect to receive a letter of admission by mid-February. Regular deadline: 15 May. A decision can be expected in August. For the summer semester: Early deadline: Applicants who apply by 15 May for the following summer semester can expect to receive a letter of admission by mid-July. Regular deadline: 15 November. A decision can be expected in January.
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Requirements for application: Bachelor's degree from a German university (at least 180 CP) or an equivalent qualification from a foreign university in computer science, informatics, or a related field Personal statement written by the applicant and indication of two letters of recommendation by people who know the applicant academically and can give evidence of the applicant's particular interest in the subject A level of knowledge and competence that corresponds to that acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme…full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Saarland University. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- For the winter semester: Early deadline: Applicants who apply by 15 November for the following winter semester can expect to receive a letter of admission by mid-February. Regular deadline: 15 May.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €789
- Living costs (12 months)
- There are no tuition fees, and the cost of living in this smaller city with a vibrant cultural scene is moderate.
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC) at Saarland University is one of the top European locations for studying computer science and starting a scientific career. Along with the professors in Saarland University’s Department of Computer Science and Department of Language Science and Technology, scientists from the Helmholtz Center for Information Security (CISPA), the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), the Center for Bioinformatics Saar, the Max Planck…
- How it is organised
- Students are free to choose courses according to their preferences. There is no fixed timetable for courses. Part-time studies are possible. " > PDF Download
- Internships
- Internships are possible, but they are not compulsory.
- Part-time work
- Jobs as tutors and research assistants are available in the department and cooperating institutes each semester. Openings are posted on bulletin boards and on our websites.
- Support for international students
- The International Office provides support in finding accommodation and registering with university and resident authorities and organises social and intercultural tutoring.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Saarbrücken
A small state capital on the French border, with a computer-science campus and a degree-and-language mix you do not find elsewhere in Germany.
Saarbrücken is the capital of the Saarland and sits directly on the border with the French department of Moselle. The city has belonged to France, Prussia, the German Empire and the Saar Territory over the centuries, and the border is still part of daily…
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