Information for Applicants
Whether in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Business Informatics, Computational Linguistics, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems, Language and Communication Technologies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Media Informatics, the Teacher Training Program or Visual Computing, and as a bachelor’s or a master’s degree, Saarland University offers a computer science degree program to suit every taste.
Guidance and Information for Students
What is the meaning of this passage in the study regulations? Is it possible to write a master’s thesis externally, at a company? Can I get credit for courses taken abroad? We are happy to advise you on these and other issues.
Courses and Lecturers
The lectures of the individual programs are listed on the “Teaching, Research, Study” (German abbreviation: “LSF”) portal. Students register there for exams and tests. The “collision table” makes conflicts visible at a glance.
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Examinations
The staff of our examination office can answer any of your questions about examinations, credit points, or bachelor’s and master’s theses. Please have a look at the website of the examination office for further information and forms.
Job Opportunities
From internships to professorships, job opportunities at the Saarland Informatics Campus are wide-ranging. Whether during your studies, or as the next step in your career, the SIC as an employer offers excellent prospects to gain your footing on our campus.
Selected Highlights:
Active contribution to research and teaching, including basic lectures in computer science, is expected.(…) more
Reference number W1518, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scale, pay grade E13: summer 2019 (negotiable), the position will be open until filled, duration of employment (possibility of renewal): 2 years, employment: 100 % of standard working time.(…) more
Reasons to Study Computer Science in Saarbrücken
The best mentoring
Nowhere else in Germany do students have better support than in Saarbrücken: there is one researcher for every four students.
The Saarland
That it borders on France is clear right away: high quality of life, good food, varied cultural and natural attractions, and above all the warm and open Saarlanders.
The best financial support
Teaching assistantships allow you to earn money and academic credits. Merit scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate studies.
In English, please!
From the fifth semester, all courses are in English; the master’s degree program is completely in English. The campus therefore has an international flair.
Six top institutes
Six world-renowned computer science institutes make the Saarland Informatics Campus a unique place to study in Europe.
Thinking outside the box
Computer science, cybersecurity or bioinformatics? Saarbrücken offers variety like nowhere else.
Information for Pupils
Ever taught a robot to drive, or built a scanner to capture objects in three dimensions? We want to make students aware of the computer science field at an early age, and therefore offer several programs, lectures and workshops. Why not sign up? It only takes a few clicks!
From Studying to Research and Careers
Science, industry, or start-ups? We offer many services to help graduates and research- or industry-based employers to get in touch.
Library
The Campus Library for Computer Science and Mathematics is the common library of the on-campus Max Planck Institutes, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Departments of Computer Science and Mathematics at Saarland University. In addition to 120,000 computer science and mathematics publications, the library also offers individual and group work spaces.
Opening Hours
Mo–Fr: 8:00–20:00
Technical Support
To allow scientists to focus on their research, Technical Support is ready at their side with information technology advice and assistance. The computer support group handles the IT infrastructure in the Computer Science buildings, installs and maintains the computers in the student workrooms (PC Pools), and offers help regarding frequently asked questions about computer access, applications and printers.