MSc High-Performance Sport

This master's focuses on elite and high-performance sport, training science, diagnostics, and applied sport-science methods. It combines scientific training with practical relevance for coaching, management, and performance-related sport contexts.

Academic requirements

International degrees will be verified for equivalence according to KMK regulations. Grades will be transferred into the German grading system via the modified Bavarian formula.

Minimum GPA

At least German grade 2.5 or ECTS grade B according to the current official programme page.

English requirements

The official programme page requires English at CEFR B2. Accepted examples listed are TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 5.5, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, native language, or a qualifying English-medium school or degree background.

Accepted bachelor fields

The official programme page requires an undergraduate degree in sport science or a related field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

394.30 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Saarland University semester-fee page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 394.30 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Saarland University semester-fee page.

Graduates have the opportunity to gain sport and discipline-specific knowledge as well as experience that is important for future appointments in sports science support and/or academia.

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