Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science
Saarland University · Saarbrücken, Germany
Application deadline
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Application deadlines are currently twice a year at the end of April and end of October for the following semester. You may submit your complete application materials any time before the next deadline. Evaluation takes place in selection rounds after the deadline. If you need an early decision for planning purposes, you may submit for the deadline a year before your desired starting semester (please specify).
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
3 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- A very strong Bachelor's degree or a top Master's in computer science or a related field is required. A CV, copies of all diplomas and transcripts, and a convincing statement of purpose must be submitted. Two letters of reference must be submitted directly by the referees. Please note that this is a highly competitive programme. Only applicants who rank amongst the top students of their cohort are likely to succeed.
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Saarland University. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- Application deadlines are currently twice a year at the end of April and end of October for the following semester. You may submit your complete application materials any time before the next deadline.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €790
- Living costs (12 months)
- €12,000
- First year, about
- €12,790
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 Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science seeks to provide an ideal environment for pursuing graduate studies in advanced computer science. We offer a stimulating, top-notch international teaching and research environment covering almost all areas of computer science.
- How it is organised
- The academic programme of the graduate school consists of a preparatory phase of coursework depending on each candidate's entrance qualifications, followed by a qualifying exam, before entering the research and dissertation phase. During the preparatory phase, part-time studies are possible.
- Part-time work
- Jobs as tutors and research assistants are available in the department and cooperating institutes each semester. Openings will be posted on bulletin boards and on respective websites.
- Support for international students
- University Welcome Center University International Office Graduate School Office Student Council for Computer Science
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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